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| With Lawrence's arrival, Tomlinson and Lawrence are getting the chance to show they can trade spots - ultimately that could be within series, play-to-play or dependent on game plans week to week. "Me, Dex and B.J. are learning and playing all three positions, just in case, and we can all play both end spots, the nose or the shade or the 3-tech, depending on what defense we're in, it's going pretty well right now," Tomlinson said. "I like the freedom to line up everywhere." |
The DT and DE spots in 3-4 do the dirty work of making fits happen to free up LBs. Pass rushing is an added benefit. Any sacks from them would be a bonus to me.
I agree. I enjoy his columns.
I have never seen a defensive line with so many players over 300#.
Tomlinson is 317
Hill is 311
Lawrence is 342
Jenkins is 327
McIntosh is 297
These are large athletic players who are strong and can move.
They are the "hog mollies" of the defense.
Even the backups are large.
Opposing teams will have a difficult time controlling the line of scrimmage. This should protect the linebackers and safeties giving them space to excel.
Yeah!
Well...except for 2016, when he was 2nd Team All-Pro.
i would not bring him back after his initial contract ends
Right now the Big 3 are Hill, Tomlinson, and Lawrence. But McIntosh will undoubtedly be a part of the D-Line rotation, and Shurmur had some nice things to say about him yesterday.
So it's by definition 100x more variable than a classic 3/4 with regards to dl
It was a thyroid condition that caused him to lose weight. However else it might have affected him, I don't know, but even before it was discovered at the Combine, most analysts said he needed to get stronger (and most suggested he should have stayed in school for another year). But if you read what Shurmur said about him yesterday, it appears that he has gotten stronger, which should bode well for him.
As for his illness, he did get in a few games at the end of last season, so it looks like that problem had been resolved and hopefully it won't be a recurring thing.
i would not bring him back after his initial contract ends
Going to be a very important Year 3 for him. I agree that I have not been impressed with his play so far, even though PFF keeps telling me he is playing well. Just don't see it. If he does not flash big time this year, I would move on from him after this rookie contract is done.
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seems like a good guy and he tries but he just seems very average to me
i would not bring him back after his initial contract ends
Going to be a very important Year 3 for him. I agree that I have not been impressed with his play so far, even though PFF keeps telling me he is playing well. Just don't see it. If he does not flash big time this year, I would move on from him after this rookie contract is done.
Same, once Snacks left though they put a lot of pressure on him as nose tackle but with Dexter should help him out. Id still prefer to replace him for a playmaker like QWilliams/Aaron donald type that can bring pressure up the middle
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He may have the best pass rush potential of them all.
The DT and DE spots in 3-4 do the dirty work of making fits happen to free up LBs. Pass rushing is an added benefit. Any sacks from them would be a bonus to me.
Pressure up the middle makes qbs move out the tackle box which makes it easier for the pass/ edge rushers to get them
Or the A gap blitz.
As far as I can see it's a set piece thing, so the entire front 7 is scripted on each play.
7 (7dbs, blitz one)
Best LB we've had in 10 years. By far. A much needed upgrade and one of Gettleman's first moves.
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Especially Ogletree who still seems to be propped up by the Giants and the media as a positive player. He is one of the very worst LBs in the NFL and was with the Rams too. It's complete incompetence that the Giants took on that contract.
Best LB we've had in 10 years. By far. A much needed upgrade and one of Gettleman's first moves.
10 years is a long time, so I doubted this post - til I went back and checked. The only NYG LB in the past 10 years that I'd rate equal to Ogletree is a healthy Devon Kennard. The LB position really has been sub-standard for a long time.
link and learn - ( New Window )
showed closing speed, ability to get off blocks, moved well laterally - yeah nothing spoecial
P.S. wtf?
You are forgetting Olsen Pierre and MacIntosh, who are both counted on, and they are praying Slayton or Jenkins is #6. The first 5 will eat up the large majority of snaps I guess.
Define "good." If you're talking about six guys who could all conceivably start, I'd say the Giants have five - Hill, Tomlinson, Lawrence, McIntosh, and Pierre. Then you have five more guys who will be vying for the remaining two spots (assuming the Giants keep seven, like they did last year).
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McIntosh is an unknown and there is little behind him and in a good rotation, you need 6 good lineman. We have three.
Define "good." If you're talking about six guys who could all conceivably start, I'd say the Giants have five - Hill, Tomlinson, Lawrence, McIntosh, and Pierre. Then you have five more guys who will be vying for the remaining two spots (assuming the Giants keep seven, like they did last year).
I believe DL was be a strong spot for this defense.
You want 3 good linemen as starters and a sub you can trust to actually do a good job. defensive linemen that can play don't grow on trees.