Will Lawrence make a difference
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:35 am
IRVING, Texas – He’s not even officially on the roster yet, but I’m tabbing this to be a big debut opportunity for DeMarcus Lawrence. The Cowboys need to generate a pass rush, and there’s no time like the present for the rookie to help out.
On top of that, I think the Cowboys need to utilize a quick passing game if they’re going to neutralize this Arizona pressure scheme. I think a big component of that is going to be the often-overlooked Cole Beasley.
Let’s get into my breakdown of this week’s two biggest matchups:
Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence against Cardinals OT Jared Veldheer
This will be the first professional action for Lawrence and his availability couldn’t have come at a better time for this defense. When training camp opened, I believed Lawrence was going to play his way into this starting lineup, but with him breaking those bones in his foot -- it was a disappointing set back to say the least.
If there is a silver lining to Lawrence being out, these first eight games of the season it has allowed him to physically remake his body in the weight room. In his rehab time away from the game, it has allowed him to put on ten good pounds of muscle, which most scouts were concerned he sure could have used.
With the added strength and lack of seasonal wear and tear on his body, he will be ready to provide a much needed pass rush to a defense that has been good in providing pressure but doesn’t have the sack numbers to show for it. Jermey Mincey will continue to be the starter at the right defensive end, but instead of Anthony Spencer or Laver Edwards as the backup it will be Lawrence off that edge.
Another benefit with Lawrence returning is that it will also allow Mincey to play down inside in the nickel, where he has shown the ability to get that pressure when he lined up over the guard. Putting two pressure players on that right side should generate some really nice opportunities against Jared Veldheer and guard Ted Larsen.
So does any of you think he makes any kind of difference, before the bye week?
If no. any of you think he will make any kind of difference the rest of the year?
On top of that, I think the Cowboys need to utilize a quick passing game if they’re going to neutralize this Arizona pressure scheme. I think a big component of that is going to be the often-overlooked Cole Beasley.
Let’s get into my breakdown of this week’s two biggest matchups:
Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence against Cardinals OT Jared Veldheer
This will be the first professional action for Lawrence and his availability couldn’t have come at a better time for this defense. When training camp opened, I believed Lawrence was going to play his way into this starting lineup, but with him breaking those bones in his foot -- it was a disappointing set back to say the least.
If there is a silver lining to Lawrence being out, these first eight games of the season it has allowed him to physically remake his body in the weight room. In his rehab time away from the game, it has allowed him to put on ten good pounds of muscle, which most scouts were concerned he sure could have used.
With the added strength and lack of seasonal wear and tear on his body, he will be ready to provide a much needed pass rush to a defense that has been good in providing pressure but doesn’t have the sack numbers to show for it. Jermey Mincey will continue to be the starter at the right defensive end, but instead of Anthony Spencer or Laver Edwards as the backup it will be Lawrence off that edge.
Another benefit with Lawrence returning is that it will also allow Mincey to play down inside in the nickel, where he has shown the ability to get that pressure when he lined up over the guard. Putting two pressure players on that right side should generate some really nice opportunities against Jared Veldheer and guard Ted Larsen.
So does any of you think he makes any kind of difference, before the bye week?
If no. any of you think he will make any kind of difference the rest of the year?