RD 1, Pick 19: DE Shaq Lawson, Clemson University

[3rdand12]

This is spot on.. I've been on campus for the past couple years and these guys don't really get away with anything under dabo. I also agree that everyone will end up loving this pick.

Yes, we had a good defense as some have said but Shaq was still the focal point, getting the most attention from the O. For those who watched the breakdown against Stanley, that game alone shows his versatility that will translate to our scheme very well. He lined up as a 4-3 DE, 3-4 DE, and played some OLB as well. And another highlight is that he LIKES dropping into coverage when asked, and looked pretty natural doing it.

Something I feel everyone will notice quickly is his run defense, setting the edge. His high motor allows him to effect the play even if he doesn't get to the ball.

Anything could happen, but after watching him for a couple years in person I thought it was a great choice. (I personally thought we had no chance to get him)

Thanks so much for your insight

 

[C.Biscuit97]

I want To like this pick more but it drives me crazy that we like a really good DE go to replace him with a 1st round pick. I think Shaq is a good player but this is another example of a spinning your wheels pick by the Bills.

 

Hopefully, he balls out this year and he seems like a good kid.

[The Wiz]

Shaq_meets_Jack_Eichel

 

Stayin

It's said that I feel for it earlier today and then did it again after going through the thread.

[TPS]

I want To like this pick more but it drives me crazy that we like a really good DE go to replace him with a 1st round pick. I think Shaq is a good player but this is another example of a spinning your wheels pick by the Bills.

 

Hopefully, he balls out this year and he seems like a good kid.

while true, it had to be done. They paid Mario a boatload to get him here and hopefully change the culture about ufas going to buffalo (in a way, they did the same with shady). Keeping him meant no way to keep all of Glenn, incognito, and Gilmore.

 

Going forward, I think they are closer to the point where they will be continuously re-stocking rather than filling a hole of their own doing. Get your sun glasses ready, the future is bright...

[John from Riverside]

I'm getting pretty excited about Shaq, but I do feel we missed out on an opportunity with Doctson on the board. It's a really offensive league nowadays and we just don't have much outside of Sammy.

That late round wr we took looks interesting

I want To like this pick more but it drives me crazy that we like a really good DE go to replace him with a 1st round pick. I think Shaq is a good player but this is another example of a spinning your wheels pick by the Bills.

 

Hopefully, he balls out this year and he seems like a good kid.

C its time to move on and put the Mario jersey in the attic man

 

He cost too much

 

He was lazy as hell last year

 

He threw a temper tantrum when he didnt like what RR asked him to do

 

It was causing problems in the locker room

 

Families break up.....dont you watch Opera?...

[C.Biscuit97]

That late round wr we took looks interesting

 

C its time to move on and put the Mario jersey in the attic man

 

He cost too much

 

He was lazy as hell last year

 

He threw a temper tantrum when he didnt like what RR asked him to do

 

It was causing problems in the locker room

 

Families break up.....dont you watch Opera?...

Haha. I will move on. And I will try to fight comparing him to Mario.

 

I still hate letting players go and using a high pick to pick their replacement.

[John from Riverside]

Haha. I will move on. And I will try to fight comparing him to Mario.

 

I still hate letting players go and using a high pick to pick their replacement.

Thats just the salary cap world

 

They have to weight Mario's salary against

 

Keeping Glenn

Keeping Gilmroe

Possible QB worth paying now on the roster

[DrDawkinstein]

Haha. I will move on. And I will try to fight comparing him to Mario.

 

I still hate letting players go and using a high pick to pick their replacement.

 

This is just how the NFL works. Its not just us. All 32 teams use their high picks to fill holes. That's the whole point.

[26CornerBlitz]

Lawson Had Feeling He Could End Up with Bills

Rex Ryan was telling Shaq Lawson the Bills had their eye on him all along. Lawson wasn't sure if the coach was serious until he received his draft call with the 19th overall pick.

 

Draft Diary: Shaq Meets Rex in Buffalo

Come along for the visit as the newest member of the Buffalo Bills Shaq Lawson touches down in Buffalo to tour the Bills facility and meet head coach Rex Ryan.

 

[Ralonzo]

https://vine.co/v/iPdQU7Z6xgW

Check this out, Shaq whips Stanley

So that's why they call the position "Offensive Tackle"

[SACTOBILLSFAN]

Man all the amateur scouts on this board pretty much make this place unbearable and why I barely come here anymore.

 

If the Bills had the Bears doctors I would be concerned about the shoulder.

 

Getting a great prospect (doomsday scouting notwithstanding) at 1/10th of the cost to replace an aging veteran is basic sports economics. Saving that money allows allocation elsewhere. I watched a ton of Clemson games. and I while I can't spout off scouting terms that I once read on the internet, like all the other "draft gurus" who are somehow not employed by an actual NFL organization and instead post on a message board, I can tell you the kid makes plays. I'm excited about the pick and the Bills rarely get me excited anymore.

[purple haze]

Haha. I will move on. And I will try to fight comparing him to Mario.

 

I still hate letting players go and using a high pick to pick their replacement.

Mario replaced himself. If you don't want to do the gig, somebody else has to be brought in who wants to do the gig. Simple as that.

[ALF]

Strange questions at combine

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15428832/bills-de-shaq-lawson-asked-combine-how-kill

[26CornerBlitz]

@JoeBuscaglia

What exactly are the #Bills getting in Shaq Lawson? 7 parts to his game (with GIFs) that fans should get to know: https://t.co/wnoebTd4QN

 

[NoSaint]

Strange questions at combine

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15428832/bills-de-shaq-lawson-asked-combine-how-kill

 

I get asking weird questions to throw a guy a little off balance from scripted answers but come on.....

[26CornerBlitz]

@TBNSports

Shaq on Shaq: @SHAQ excited to see what @Shaq_Lawson90 can do for #Bills. @ByTimGraham: http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/05/02/originator-oversized-name-shaquille-oneal-eager-see-shaq-lawson-can-bills/

[26CornerBlitz]

Behind the Scenes: Lawson's Journey to Buffalo (3:47)

 

Take a look behind the scenes at the NFL Draft in Chicago, as Buffalo's first round pick Shaq Lawson makes the trip from the draft stage to Orchard Park.

[3rdand12]

@JoeBuscaglia

What exactly are the #Bills getting in Shaq Lawson? 7 parts to his game (with GIFs) that fans should get to know: https://t.co/wnoebTd4QN

 

 

Some nice highlights in there.

Great hustle

[26CornerBlitz]

Some nice highlights in there.

Great hustle

 

No more two steps and quit in 2016

[3rdand12]

 

No more two steps and quit in 2016

This kid has a hell of a motor and nose for the ball