MrCincinnati Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Sorry for not posting a link, but I saw this on rotoworld. Marvin Lewis has given huge praise to Carl Lawson, saying he will be "unleashed" this year. http://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/27424/marvin-lewis-carl-lawson-is-going-to-get-unleashed It's no secret Lawson has been having a good camp. But you have to wonder about the pecking order at the DE and LB positions, and my logic tells me he's going to be buried at the bottom his rookie year. Could this mean maybe a surprise cut like Michael Johnson could happen? Is this a sign that hes going to be on the field alot this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco4pres Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 we can hope, but only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 He looks like the real deal in videos I've seen. Kinda like a Von Miller type of player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCincinnati Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, johndeere1707 said: He looks like the real deal in videos I've seen. Kinda like a Von Miller type of player Lewis said he reminds him of a David Pollack, which seems pretty accurate. Pollack could play both DE and LB, and get to the QB. And the injury thing to Pollack ruined him, which is also Lawson's biggest question mark that could hold him back from his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 12 hours ago, MrCincinnati said: Lewis said he reminds him of a David Pollack, which seems pretty accurate. Pollack could play both DE and LB, and get to the QB. And the injury thing to Pollack ruined him, which is also Lawson's biggest question mark that could hold him back from his potential. He's a lot faster and quicker than David Pollack. Maybe in terms of motor, but Pollack was more of a strength and technique guy. Von Miller is a good comp, though obviously Lawson has a way to go to prove that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 If he is half as good as Miller, I'll take it in a heartbeat. Miller is so good that he draws double and triple teams all of the time, allowing others to feast as well. Imagine a DL of Atkins, Dunlap, Willis and maybe Hardison/Billings/Williams along with Lawson coming from LB. As long as our CBs don't fall off a cliff, that should be more than enough to get the opposition off the field on third downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Maybe like a Von Miller/Justin Houston hybrid. Lawson does look super quick. I don't know why they wouldn't just rush with him every play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheVillain112 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 On 8/5/2017 at 11:50 AM, johndeere1707 said: Maybe like a Von Miller/Justin Houston hybrid. Lawson does look super quick. I don't know why they wouldn't just rush with him every play. This is going to annoy me to no end this season. He should be starting instead of Michael Johnson. Instead, we're going to be running him around in coverage and use him as a run stopper. Then when he's good and tired tell him to rush the passer. We need to wise up and just let him rush the passer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 4 hours ago, TheVillain112 said: This is going to annoy me to no end this season. He should be starting instead of Michael Johnson. Instead, we're going to be running him around in coverage and use him as a run stopper. Then when he's good and tired tell him to rush the passer. We need to wise up and just let him rush the passer... So pessimistic. But yeah it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INbengalfan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 15 hours ago, TheVillain112 said: This is going to annoy me to no end this season. He should be starting instead of Michael Johnson. Instead, we're going to be running him around in coverage and use him as a run stopper. Then when he's good and tired tell him to rush the passer. We need to wise up and just let him rush the passer... But they are playing him at SAM. Hopefully Willis starts taking snaps from Johnson with Lawson coming off the edge as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 3 hours ago, INbengalfan said: But they are playing him at SAM. Hopefully Willis starts taking snaps from Johnson with Lawson coming off the edge as well. They were actually talking about this on the BBP (kind of). Reading between the lines, it sounds like he's playing LB on 2nd and 3rd team. He's playing 1st team DE on 3rd downs. So at least initially, we'll just see him rushing the passer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 minute ago, theJ said: They were actually talking about this on the BBP (kind of). Reading between the lines, it sounds like he's playing LB on 2nd and 3rd team. He's playing 1st team DE on 3rd downs. So at least initially, we'll just see him rushing the passer. Hopefully it stays that way. We badly need a better pass rush than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochocinco4pres Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 51 minutes ago, theJ said: They were actually talking about this on the BBP (kind of). Reading between the lines, it sounds like he's playing LB on 2nd and 3rd team. He's playing 1st team DE on 3rd downs. So at least initially, we'll just see him rushing the passer. They did seem to talk like he will be starting on clear passing situations which is great. I didnt expect it honestly, but maybe they are learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVillain112 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, theJ said: They were actually talking about this on the BBP (kind of). Reading between the lines, it sounds like he's playing LB on 2nd and 3rd team. He's playing 1st team DE on 3rd downs. So at least initially, we'll just see him rushing the passer. I figure I should ask now, what is BBP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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