DeMarcus Lawrence’s first season under his new contract extension didn’t quite go according to plan, leading many to wonder if it was simply a down year or something more serious.
You could blame Lawrence’s down season (five sacks) on several factors: his recovery from labrum surgery; his ability to take on more blockers, which opened the door for Robert Quinn to lead the team in sacks with 11 ½; or, he simply might be on the decline.
One look at Lawrence would tell you he’s not on the decline, but it’s interesting that after recording 42 quarterback pressures in 2018, he fell to just 29 in 2019.