Eric Vanover

[Eric Vanover @e_vanover03]

@CodyBrownBets

[Warren Sharp @SharpFootball]

some thoughts on Lawrence to Cincy...

<buckle up>

Dexter Lawrence is a 28-year old stud

he spent most of his career playing vs elite interior OLs of the Eagles & Cowboys

he's been double-teamed at the highest rate in the NFL

he's now playing in the AFC North

Ravens lost their C
Steelers might start a 42-yr old QB
Browns have Deshaun or Shedeur

Lawrence should FEAST

the Giants were TERRIBLE when he wasn't on the field

last year, even in a "down" year for Lawrence:

Giants defense with...

Dexter Lawrence OFF the field:

#32 YPA (8.4)
#31 sack rate (4.1%)
#27 EPA/pass (+0.13)
#26 pass success (47%)
#23 pressure rate (32%)

Dexter Lawrence ON the field:

#7 pass success (40%)
#8 YPA (6.6)
#9 sack rate (7.7%)
#10 EPA/pass (+0.09)
#22 pressure rate (33%)

that was a "down" year for Dexter

the team was top-10 vs the pass when he was out there

bottom-10 when he wasn't

want a larger sample?

last 3 years:

Dexter Lawrence OFF the field:

#32 YPA (7.7)
#31 pressure rate (29%)
#31 pass success (48%)
#30 EPA/pass (+0.14)
#30 sack rate (5.5%)

Dexter Lawrence ON the field:

#8 pass success (42%)
#8 sack rate (7.4%)
#10 EPA/pass (+0.02)
#13 YPA (7.0)
#15 pressure rate (36%)

and again, the context is VITAL:

he was obviously the #1 best player on the Giants defense

every team knew it

they double teamed him at the #1 highest rate and he STILL made this big of a difference

and that was despite playing some of the NFL's top offensive lines in the NFC East as it relates tot he Eagles and Cowboys for YEARS

oh, and then there's this pretty ridiculous nugget:

[Ben Stevens @BenScottStevens]

Saturday is an ALL-TIMER (times ET):

7 AM Ryder Cup
12 PM #21 USC-#23 Illinois
12 PM More Ryder Cup
3:30 PM #4 LSU-#13 Ole Miss
3:30 PM Auburn-#9 Texas A&amp;M
3:30 PM #1 Ohio St-Wash
3:30 PM #11 Indiana-Iowa
7:30 PM #6 Oregon-#3 Penn St
7:30 PM #17 Alabama-#5 Georgia

Buckle up.

[Tommy Watkins @tdubs313]

Who wants to come in and bring this program back to the top?! Such a great job at a great school with great kids.

[Tommy Watkins @tdubs313]

Wow! RB tech treating their student athletes to the best. Awesome facilities we have. Why wouldn't you want to be a Spartan with an opportunity to compete against the best while getting a top-notch education?!

[Jeremy Rauch @FOX19Jeremy]

"They never should have cut me."

Jake Browning said it immediately after Evan McPherson's game-winning kick.

Although, reading lips, he used a little more colorful language than he described to us. #Bengals

[Kelsey Conway @KelseyLConway]

Joe Burrow is feeling better and barring a setback from now until kickoff, the #Bengals QB is going to try and go tonight for Monday Night Football against the Rams, sources tell @Enquirer

@DMRussini first reported things were trending in the right direction

[Ja’MarrChase @Real10jayy__]

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[Tim McCoy @RBHS_Principal]

Now that is what old school toughness looks like. Them Spartan boys were flying around the field today. Loved it.

[Roger Bacon Baseball @RBHS_Baseball]

We’re so excited for our upcoming summer camp! @TimMcCoy02 has a message for those interested!
Sign up here: https://t.co/aPWYh8wyK2

#HailSpartans

[Mo Egger @MoEgger]

Well done.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

The NFL’s New Year’s Eve party: Bengals at Chiefs, Dec. 31, Week 17, 4:25 ET on CBS.

[Eric Vanover @e_vanover03]

@Coach_Heitman Thanks dusty

[Eric Vanover @e_vanover03]

@nflrums Whodey

[Eric Vanover @e_vanover03]

@nflrums Hes another problem with the world today

[زيد فوزي | Zaid Fouzi @zfouzik]

Another example of why @richeisen is one of the classiest and most professional sports journalists out there.

@BartScott57 take notes.

[Cincinnati 💔 @CincyProblems]

We love you, #BillsMafia

#PrayersforDamarHamlin

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Fans are showing their support for Hamlin's toy drive.

The charity was at $74,000 roughly an hour after he collapsed on the field. It has now raised over $3.3M 🙏