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Originally Posted by -King-
Why did he make so much more sense there? Because he was a vet? If Houston is coming in, I'd rather have him. Do people forget that Houston was supposed to be a 1st round pick?
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Because Lawson was a first round pick himself, was considered a highly effective pass rusher (if underutilized), a plus coverage backer and was very
very strong at sealing off the edge in the rushing game - essentially the perfect player for the Ted backer position. Not to mention the fact that Lawson also has phenomenal measurables for the role.
I don't care that Houston was 'supposed' to be a first rounder - Lawson
was one and has been a proven player at the NFL level. He's also still a young veteran player that could've provided very good leadership to a guy like Stude or Houston while not being a broke-dick like Vrabel.
And again - if he doesn't work out, you cut his ass. The downside to taking Lawson in on a 1 yr deal was precisely zero. He was a great fit for the defense w/ a reasonable pricetag (and a very reasonable length). Not getting him is pretty shitty.