Lawson Buzz

[BFritz21]

(05-09-2017, 12:23 PM)PDub80 Wrote: I don't think Lawson will be used as a traditional, base 4-3 LB. I DO think that he will be used as astand up "Rush LB" in exotic packages to bring pressure and rush the passer.

Lawson has had success rushing from out on the edge standing up, or inside edge with his hand in the dirt. He can do either just fine. So when the Bengals say LB, I think that's just to keep him in a versatile group and allow him to use his athleticism to disguise certain things. No way Lawson becomes a traditional LB and gets time in that role over Burfict, Minter, Vigil, or Ray. He cannot cover and that is something the Bengals LBs have to do a lot of.

Lawson will be used differently than those guys I mentioned. So, don't envision a traditional LB role for him, IMO.

That does make me feel a little better, but, given this franchise's ability to underutilize players and take them away from what they're good at, you can understand my concern.

I do like the thought of us using exotic packages with him standing up, which sounds like a 3-4 defense, but I do like the versatility.  Keep offenses guessing!