BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 31s32 seconds ago Whaley says Lawson is the "day-one starter opposite" Jerry Hughes. I would hope so.
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 31s32 seconds ago Whaley says Lawson is the "day-one starter opposite" Jerry Hughes. yep. He's a perfect fit.
SDS Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 I had Lee to the Jets in an early mock.... I never knew that about Shaq…
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 @SportsCenter "This day is 5 years since my dad was killed in a car accident. So this day is special for me." Shaq Lawson
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 @bytimgraham Bills GM Doug Whaley says Bills medical staff signed off on him and they're OK with shoulder issues. 1
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Hughes is the speed rusher, so the Bills needed the power rusher to out-perform Mario Williams. This power rusher —let's call him “Shaq”, shall we? —can work from a variety of positions—from the stand-up 3-4 OLB spot, from the five-technique DE spot (head up over the tackle), or from inside at a three-technique (between the Guard and Tackle). A successful (<b><a href="http://on.nfl.com/23UlwGo"target="_blank" >and confirmed healthy</a></b>) Shaq would have toughness, size, explosiveness, instincts, and athleticism. This is not a mere replacement. This is the <i>upgrade</i>. This Shaq finished 5th in the nation in sacks (12.5) in 2015. <b><a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/15/shaq-lawson-nfl-detroit-lions/83081858/" target="_blank" >“Shaq Lawson made Ronnie Stanley look like an undrafted Free Agent”</a></b>. However, what really stands out is that this Clemson guy topped the nation with 25.5 tackles for loss, and was second in the nation in "stuffs" for D-Linemen with 17. Film suggests that ACC opponents countered by running away from Shaq consistently, so his success behind the LOS is even more impressive. Another Lawson makes lots of sense. But we'll go with Shaq instead of Manny this time. Grade: A+ Thanks for the sneak peak Astro!
TakeYouToTasker Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Very pleased with this pick. Did not think he'd be here at 19.
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Adam Benigni @AdamBenigni 57s57 seconds ago #Bills GM Whaley: He was there as a top rated guy and he was "sticking out like a sore thumb... we never thought we'd get a sniff at him." 1
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 @Shaq_Lawson90 #BillsMafia, here I come! Can't wait to rock the Blue & Red for the @BuffaloBills, @TideNFL #OurColors #ad
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 31s32 seconds ago Whaley says Lawson is the "day-one starter opposite" Jerry Hughes. Honest question for people: what kind of front are we looking at if Hughes is opposite Lawson, and we are "fully pregnant"?
SDS Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Do we comment on the rest of the draft in this thread? No! Every selection will have its own thread. We like to keep the discussion focused on each individual player. Use other threads for general discussion.
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 2m2 minutes ago Whaley - don't intend to use Lawson much in space. Can do it on occasion but we've got DBs to cover. #Bills
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 @chrisbrownbills Whaley -we never even thought we'd have a chance to get this guy. We had a couple of calls but it wasn't worth it for us to move out. #Bills
KOKBILLS Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Shaq Lawson @Shaq_Lawson90 38s38 seconds ago #BillsMafia, here I come! Can't wait to rock the Blue & Red for the @BuffaloBills, @TideNFL #OurColors #ad Welcome Shaq!!! Go Bills!!!
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 25s25 seconds ago Whaley - converting speed to power and a repertoire of pass rush moves is what makes Lawson so tough to stop as a pass rusher. #Bills
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Great pick. Can't wait to see him coming off one edge and Hughes off of the other.
Blokestradamus Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 Wrote about Shaq for BillsMafia in January - http://buffalofambase.org/2016/01/04/2016-nfl-draft-potential-bills-target-clemson-edge-shaq-lawson/ Great pick, still devastated for Myles though.
FLFan Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) so my concern is that a pass rushing de is not that important to rex ryans d compared to a coverage jack linebacker and safety play. yes, the best safety's were gone but linebacker and wr will still add more to the team - treadwell? - than lawson in 2016 and likely 2017 after his surgery. this is... not super amazing but i'm not displease.d If you watched Mario underperform this position last year to,the overall detriment of the defense, I am not sure how you can make this comment. It is a very important position. It was just not played very well (really at all) by Mario. They still have a hole at LB. however, I am confident they can find someone to outplay Bradham's horrible performance last year. Lawson is a great pick, great fit. Edited April 29, 2016 by MDFan
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