Alka Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 When there are no pads on, I can see how a speed guy like Lawson can make Becton seem average. But when they get the pads on, I believe that when Becton takes his 360 pound frame and smashes his helmet and massive shoulders into Lawson, then it might look much different than it has looked so far. As I've heard so many times in previous years, it all is different when they get the pads on. So, I will not be judging anything at this point until then. And when it is a running play, I really look forward to seeing Becton block downhill on Lawson. The fact that Lawson is looking good so far is a plus though, and as others have said it should help both of them get ready for the start of the season. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thshadow Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Can someone explain what happens in oline / dline play when there aren't pads on? Isn't it supposed to be non-contact, lol? What are they allowed to do to each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alka Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, thshadow said: Can someone explain what happens in oline / dline play when there aren't pads on? Isn't it supposed to be non-contact, lol? What are they allowed to do to each other? I could be wrong, but I believe no contact means no hitting the QB, no tackling of running backs or wide receivers, but you can block someone and be blocked. Can someone elaborate and tell me if I'm wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Alka said: I could be wrong, but I believe no contact means no hitting the QB, no tackling of running backs or wide receivers, but you can block someone and be blocked. Can someone elaborate and tell me if I'm wrong? The line can't crash into one another, and use power to drive a guy to the ground. That's Becton's style. No pads is all about technique , hand placement, and speed. DL tries to get around OL , OL just tries to stay in front of defender. Clear advantage for DL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Beerfish Posted July 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2021 Lawson probably is top 5 in the league for getting off the snap as a rusher. You could not ask for a better camp match up for becton. He wont face many guys with a better first step and it will keep him humble. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, flgreen said: The line can't crash into one another, and use power to drive a guy to the ground. That's Becton's style. No pads is all about technique , and speed. DL tries to get around OL , OL just tries to stay in front of defender. Clear advantage for DL Seriously. Telling Becton he can't use his mass and power against Lawson is like telling Godzilla he can't use his breath weapon against Kong. I expect when the pads go on, Lawson will find out how Apollo Creed felt when Rocky switched to his left hand 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HawkeyeJet Posted July 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2021 No pads will always, always favor DL over OL. A lot harder to grab a dude by his pecs than it is the breast plate of his shoulder pads. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Smith Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, Beerfish said: Lawson probably is top 5 in the league for getting off the snap as a rusher. You could not ask for a better camp match up for becton. He wont face many guys with a better first step and it will keep him humble. That’s literally the best case scenario. Let Becton practice against his weakness every single day at camp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 30 minutes ago, J_Smith said: That’s literally the best case scenario. Let Becton practice against his weakness every single day at camp And if they switch the DL around, JFM is no slouch athletically. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isired Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 The line can't crash into one another, and use power to drive a guy to the ground. That's Becton's style. No pads is all about technique , and speed. DL tries to get around OL , OL just tries to stay in front of defender. Clear advantage for DLThis. It's all about hands and feet. Great practice for the OL. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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