Laser Gunns
12 years ago
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Per Ty Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Packers have interest in free agent linebacker Manny Lawson, and the two sides “have been in discussions.”



Lawson is an adept run-defending linebacker and excels in pass coverage.



Breaking down ten intriguing free-agent fliers left on the market
 


3. Linebacker Manny Lawson — The 22nd pick in the 2006 draft, Lawson has disappointed as an NFL pass rusher with 16 sacks through six seasons. Lawson is a freak athlete at 6-foot-5, 240 with low-4.4 speed and a 40-inch vertical, however, and he’s wicked smart (43 Wonderlic score). Lawson can set the edge against the run and has always been effective in coverage. With experience in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes, Lawson should be generating more interest than he has so far.





picking up a solid, not great LB could give more options on draft day. if we decided to go DE,DB, or C

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Rockmolder
12 years ago
I wouldn't be opposed to this signing... He's a great Nr. 2 OLB if you have a dominant number 1, combined with a dominant D-line... Like the article says, though, you don't have to count on him to get to the passer all too often. He seems to love to bull rush and nothing besides that, while being one of the most athletically gifted LBers in the entire league. It's almost frustrating when you think what he could potentially do with a good swim move with his athletic skills and long arms.

I guess we would get our Chillar back, though, as Lawson could actually run with a TE. Something we're lacking now.
go.pack.go.
12 years ago
I'd love this signing...makes our defense better immediately. Hopefully Kevin Greene could coach him up, and maybe Clay could show him some moves.
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porky88
12 years ago
This is more about shoring up the run defense than the pass rush. I believe I have mentioned as much about the importance of finding an OLB opposite of Clay Matthews that can seal the edge against the run. Lawson does that and that’s just as important as finding more pass rush.

Lawson isn’t a very good pass rusher, though. He has the skills for it, but those skills haven’t translated into production. Perhaps Kevin Greene will change that. I’m surprise he’s changing schemes. He struggled in a 3-4, but found a home as a 4-3 SLB. This is an interesting move on his part if this ends up happening. However, don’t be surprised if Cincinnati makes a late push to retain him. He played well for them.
RainX
12 years ago
Signing Lawson would mean Walden probably won't be brought back, which is fine with me. We got the most out of Walden during the Super Bowl run and his antics last season probably meant he was done after his contract expired at the end of this last season.

This is definitely the type of FA signing right up TT's alley. Inexpensive with a guy who probably could use a fresh change of scenery. Even if he doesn't get to the QB overly often, anything to help shore up our suspect run defense last year is fine with me. Maybe Greene can shake something out of him SF or Cincy couldn't.
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DakotaT
12 years ago
The real coup is getting a linebacker to cover a tight end. I hope the signing happens, cause I'm tired of the trilogy of mediocrity opposite of Clay.
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Since69
12 years ago
...trilogy of mediocrity...

I like that. Mind if I quote you?

The real coup is getting a linebacker to cover a tight end. I hope the signing happens, cause I'm tired of the trilogy of mediocrity opposite of Clay.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



I'm all in favor of this, too. I would rather that Thompson had made a play for Wimbley, but Lawson would (should) be a significant upgrade. And since Matthews gets more attention than Thomas Howard does, he should be more effective than he was in Cincy. Even if he doesn't generate sacks, being able to stop the run and not being a liability in coverage is a rare combination...

IIRC, I wanted us to trade down and draft Lawson in 2006...
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Nonstopdrivel
12 years ago
Isn't it more a triumvirate of mediocrity? [neener]
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DakotaT
12 years ago

...trilogy of mediocrity...

I like that. Mind if I quote you?


Originally Posted by: Since69 



That's fine, but you have to start posting more, even if it's in a dumbass thread.
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Packers_Finland
12 years ago
I think Manny Lawson is a better fit for a 4-3 team than a 3-4. But he was solid in San Fran as a 3-4 OLB. He just doesn't get a lot of pass rush. If we sign Manny, I hope we draft someone like Bruce Irvin to take over on passing downs.
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