26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 How Shaq Lawson Bought In and Renewed His Commitment It’s the day before the Bills home game against the Titans. Shaq Lawson is on a plane ready to head back to Buffalo from South Carolina. He got permission from head coach Sean McDermott to attend memorial services for his good friend and former Clemson teammate C.J. Fuller, who died unexpectedly the previous Wednesday. Lawson’s heart is heavy, but he’s thinking about what he missed at the Saturday morning practice session. Before takeoff he texts Jerry Hughes for updates. “He flew out Friday and came back Saturday and caught the night meetings and was still plugged into the game plan,” said Hughes. “He’s flying back and texting us and asking questions about what he missed. It’s great to know that he’s locked in.” Forced to watch last year’s AFC Wild Card game from his couch due to a season-ending injury, Lawson resolved to be a more dedicated and committed player. One whose daily work ethic would have him making a difference in games rather than being a spectator. In the 2018 offseason the defensive lineman got in the best shape of his life. He got his body fat percentage to an all-time low and dropped 15 pounds before reporting to training camp. A strong preseason followed. 4 2
BringBackOrton Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 A strong preseason followed with a return to weak season form. 2 1
ghostwriter Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Losing someone sucks, I wish I had some wise advice but I got nothing, some people handle it better than others. 5
1st&ten Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, BringBackOrton said: A strong preseason followed with a return to weak season form. I thought he was playing pretty good ? 3
Boca BIlls Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Just now, 1st&ten said: I thought he was playing pretty good ? He is 10
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2018 Author Posted October 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, 1st&ten said: I thought he was playing pretty good ? Has has been very good. 1
stevewin Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 He was on my son's flight out of Buffalo to CLT Sunday after the game
IgotBILLStopay Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) There are games when he shows his first round potential and there are games where he lays an egg. The overall trend this season is positive though. Strangely enough, our best defensive game was the one he missed (v. Vikings). But that may not not mean anything. Edited October 11, 2018 by IgotBILLStopay
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Has has been very good. ..pretty freakin' sad bud how quickly the TBD pundits pull out the bust label when every damn player has their own timetable to adjust and mature...."patience as an adversary" is the TBD evaluative calling card......"warm 'n fuzzy" about being drafted by Buffalo and facing the "TBD Gauntlet"?....hell, I'd stay in school for THREE Masters and TWO Phd's......LESS painful IMO..... 4 2 2
MJS Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 He's been a lot better this year. Hopefully he continues to progress. 2
Patrick Duffy Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Yes he has been pretty good thus far. Hope he keeps it up. The D has been looking sharp the past few weeks.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Geeze what’s in the water there?
Utah John Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 He's rounding into form just as his rookie contract approaches its end. So a guy can tank it for a couple of years, then find religion and improve a lot in order to cash in on free agency.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2018 Author Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Utah John said: He's rounding into form just as his rookie contract approaches its end. So a guy can tank it for a couple of years, then find religion and improve a lot in order to cash in on free agency. He's under contract next year and can be retained by the Bills through 2020 if they decide to exercise the 5th year option. He was young coming out of Clemson as a Junior, so it's not exactly shocking that he's taken on a more mature approach in his 3rd season. Edited October 11, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz
Success Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 He’s been playing well - a couple of huge plays last week.
Mark Vader Posted October 11, 2018 Posted October 11, 2018 Is he still lining up as a Defensive End, or has he been moved to the interior?
26CornerBlitz Posted October 12, 2018 Author Posted October 12, 2018 43 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: Is he still lining up as a Defensive End, or has he been moved to the interior? He's been playing both. 1
26CornerBlitz Posted October 12, 2018 Author Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Day one starter, right off the bus.... 2016 wants its tired quote back. Edited October 12, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 1 3
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