John from Riverside Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 I am wondering why if he was having a problem with his takeoff why was he not getting his weight down to close to what our other DE plays at...... Trim the fat kid On 5/29/2018 at 6:18 AM, 26CornerBlitz said: Shaq Lawson Out to Prove Doubters Wrong as Buffalo Bills Training Camp Nears Shaq Lawson has traveled a bumpy road since being selected with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Injuries have limited him to just 21 of a potential 32 games played and his role within former coach Rex Ryan’s defensive scheme probably wasn’t ideal for his skill-set. Furthermore, his weight fluctuated as he was asked to play different roles. Drafted as a traditional defensive end, Lawson dropped weight to play outside linebacker before he was asked to bulk up again to move back to end. His body couldn’t get up to speed with the constant weight fluctuation. It’s difficult to remove all blame from Lawson, but these issues definitely played a role in the former ACC Defensive Player of the Year’s slowed development. Didnt we have another former 3rd round pick that was constantly being moved positions (and eventually it didnt work out?) Hoping Shaq can get this worked out.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 ...coming back healthy, I like the sound of this commitment....but he better fulfill his commitment AND produce...... Bills DE Shaq Lawson said he's committed to getting into better shape, and that he has lost 12 pounds. Lawson is now tipping the scales at 263. He wants to get down to 260. "I knew what I had to do," Lawson said after again struggling with injury last season. "(Sitting) back and watching our playoff game I was like, ‘I’ve got to stay on the field. Whatever I have to do to stay on the field I’m going to do it.’ I’ve got to be the best I can be and what they drafted me to be." Lawson claims he's faster, and that he feels "more fluid." 2018 is shaping up as a make-or-break year for the 2016 first-rounder after he tallied just six sacks between 21 2016-17 appearances. May 31 - 5:31 PM Source: buffalobills.com
26CornerBlitz Posted June 13, 2018 Author Posted June 13, 2018 Just heard Chris Brown say that Shaq in noticably quicker off the ball thus far in OTAs and now in the 1st day of minicamp.
oldmanfan Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 Good for him. Like to see this kind of dedication and drive. Hope it translates to better play for him.
HappyDays Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) Credit to McDermott for pushing Shaq and not gifting him the starting role. In the Whaley/Rex years spots weren't earned. If they were still around, the excuse would be that Shaq is a former 1st rounder entering his 3rd year and he would be expected to start. Instead McDermott and Beane worked to bring in legitimate competition and they have him running with the 2s. By all accounts this has pushed him to be better. That's the kind of culture change we've needed for 20 years. Edited June 13, 2018 by HappyDays
Royale with Cheese Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Credit to McDermott for pushing Shaq and not gifting him the starting role. In the Whaley/Rex years spots weren't earned. If they were still around, the excuse would be that Shaq is a former 1st rounder entering his 3rd year and he would be expected to start. Instead McDermott and Beane worked to bring in legitimate competition and they have him running with the 2s. By all accounts this has pushed him to be better. That's the kind of culture change we've needed for 20 years. I think Shaq is going to have to dominate to leap from Trent Murphy which I don't expect. He's fighting for a roster spot now and hopefully this weight cut helps and he can be an integral part of the rotation.
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 Honestly, this is like finding money in the washing machine. Anything he gives us is a bonus. He’s a solid run defender but seems to lack explosion as a pass rusher. But I’d rather take a chance on him “getting it” than give him away like they did Ragland. 1 1
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Author Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) Shaq Lawson has heard those trade rumors. And he's ready to... By Matthew Fairburn ORCHARD PARK, N.Y — On the first day of Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp last week, Shaq Lawson made a play he should have been making a lot more often since the team drafted him No. 19 overall in 2016. The result of the play was simple: Lawson swatted a Nathan Peterman pass at the line of scrimmage. It was just one rep at practice and a play an athlete of Lawson’s caliber should make all the time. But it was how he made it that stood out. After practice, Lawson walked over to Peterman and told him he knew exactly what was coming. “It was a boot play, and I actually knew the tendencies of the play from the whole OTA,” Lawson said. “I knew what the offense has been giving us, so I knew it was going to be a boot because the tight end blocked out and left me on an island. He wanted me to go all the way down. I just knew it was a boot at the time.” Edited June 20, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz
GreggTX Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 Don't tell Shaq, but they signed Murphy to replace him.
John from Riverside Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/13/2018 at 11:52 AM, C.Biscuit97 said: Honestly, this is like finding money in the washing machine. Anything he gives us is a bonus. He’s a solid run defender but seems to lack explosion as a pass rusher. But I’d rather take a chance on him “getting it” than give him away like they did Ragland. I dont know if a 4th round pick is exactly a "give a way" That is pretty solid territory to find a offensive linemen......which we need
GreggTX Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/13/2018 at 11:43 AM, oldmanfan said: Good for him. Like to see this kind of dedication and drive. Hope it translates to better play for him. I'd be very surprised if it didn't. How can it not? Injury (knock on wood) is about all I can think of. We know he has all the measurables.
Dopey Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 On 4/18/2018 at 7:52 PM, Buffalo30 said: Haven't understood the hate for Lawson. Most DE's don't get 10 sacks in their first season. He provided us with solid run defense. We were missing a player like Star. Jumping ship after two seasons for the position of defensive end is too fast for me. I think Lawson would play a nice role with Trent Murphy in the mix. Look at how long it took Clowney. We and Shaq were missing a real coach and d coordinator. We had Fat Rex and fully pregnant Rob. I am hoping year 2 for Shaq in our current scheme with our current defensive coaches makes a difference.
Aussie Joe Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 16 hours ago, John from Riverside said: I dont know if a 4th round pick is exactly a "give a way" That is pretty solid territory to find a offensive linemen......which we need A 4th round pick two years down the road... Its a disappointing return for what they (Whaley) gave up for him ( Ragland) - a 2nd and two fourths...
John from Riverside Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: A 4th round pick two years down the road... Its a disappointing return for what they (Whaley) gave up for him ( Ragland) - a 2nd and two fourths... Yes if you look at what we spent I don’t blame beane for that though
Aussie Joe Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 51 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Yes if you look at what we spent I don’t blame beane for that though Agree ... hence why I specifically mentioned Whaley...( also Rex had his involvement as well.) According to a Rodak article Whaley apparently tried to move up higher to get Ragland... wonder what he was offering move up to pick 32? http://www.espn.com.au/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/24451/2016-buffalo-bills-draft-picks-analysis-for-every-selection Bills worked the phones Friday: Whaley said the Bills wanted Ragland so badly that they started calling every team in the second round, starting with the Browns at No. 32, looking for a trade partner to move up and select Ragland. They found an eventual match with the Chicago Bears at No. 41. Part of the reason Ragland might have slipped into the second round was an enlarged aorta, NFL Network reported this week, although Whaley said the Bills have medically cleared Ragland, and Ragland said on a conference call that a heart specialist told him that he is "fine." What a shocking draft 2016 turned out to be...two years later Shaq and Washington are the only survivors I believe, and they had both want to show some improvement to be here next year.....
CommonCents Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Aussie Joe said: Agree ... hence why I specifically mentioned Whaley...( also Rex had his involvement as well.) According to a Rodak article Whaley apparently tried to move up higher to get Ragland... wonder what he was offering move up to pick 32? http://www.espn.com.au/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/24451/2016-buffalo-bills-draft-picks-analysis-for-every-selection Bills worked the phones Friday: Whaley said the Bills wanted Ragland so badly that they started calling every team in the second round, starting with the Browns at No. 32, looking for a trade partner to move up and select Ragland. They found an eventual match with the Chicago Bears at No. 41. Part of the reason Ragland might have slipped into the second round was an enlarged aorta, NFL Network reported this week, although Whaley said the Bills have medically cleared Ragland, and Ragland said on a conference call that a heart specialist told him that he is "fine." What a shocking draft 2016 turned out to be...two years later Shaq and Washington are the only survivors I believe, and they had both want to show some improvement to be here next year..... I lost my mind that night, the board was falling in the Bills favor and Whaley went full bozo on that draft board. SEC defensive player of the year Deion Jones was sitting in plain sight but no he needed Ragland because the Alabama guys looked at Ragland as a leader in the huddle or some other silliness. Dear Doug, Did you go blind from watching all that porn? 2
Pete Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 Shaq sets his sights on Pro Bowl. I set my sights on Kate Upton. Let's keep it real
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