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<\/figure>\nOh Captain, My Captain<\/h2>\n
DeMarcus Lawrence has been a cornerstone of the Cowboys\u2019 defense since he was drafted with the 34th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n
Over his career, he has developed into an elite run defender with pass-rushing skills. With 61.5 career sacks (all in Dallas), Lawrence has consistently shown to be a reliable defensive end for the Cowboys.<\/p>\n
His leadership extends beyond the field. As a veteran, Lawrence plays a key role in mentoring younger players on the defensive line and has been a calming and guiding presence in the locker room.<\/p>\n
Re-signing Lawrence would ensure that the Cowboys continue to have a strong voice on defense who understands the culture and expectations of the team.<\/p>\n Lawrence might not have gaudy sack numbers, but he has a level of consistent, tough play on the defensive line, and he has reached 61.5 career sacks in his 11-year career with the Cowboys.<\/p>\n In 2024, he had just 3.0 sacks, and hasn\u2019t hit double-digit sack numbers since racking up 10.5 sacks during the 2018 season. However, most of his impact is felt in the run game.<\/p>\n We are in an era where rushing the passer is glorified, but rush defense is often overlooked. Lawrence has a well-rounded skillset, and his ability to consistently set the edge has been an invaluable benefit for the Cowboys defense.<\/p>\n As offenses evolve and more teams are moving back to a run-first scheme, it\u2019s important to have players who can handle both the pass rush and run-stopping duties.<\/p>\n He might be a little longer in the tooth, but Lawrence has proven he can still do both.<\/p>\n Throughout his tenure with the Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence has made it clear that he is committed to bringing a Super Bowl to Dallas.<\/p>\n He has been through the ups and downs of the Cowboys\u2019 recent seasons, and has expressed his desire to return to Dallas with the hopes of finally reaching that championship.<\/p>\n His emotional attachment to the team and city adds a level of pride and passion to the defense, making him even more invested in the success of the franchise.<\/p>\n Bringing Tank back would allow him to complete his legacy as one of the all-time great Cowboys defenders. That\u2019s something he deserves, and we\u2019d all like to see.<\/p>\n With his proven ability as a pass-rusher and run defender, leadership on and off the field, and a clear understanding of what it takes for the team to reach the next level, Lawrence remains a key piece of the team\u2019s immediate future and quest for a sixth Lombardi Trophy.<\/p>\n Do the right thing, Cowboys. Re-sign DeMarcus Lawrence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Dallas Cowboys of old were no strangers to high-profile players. There was a time when Owner\/GM Jerry Jones loved to gamble, and salary cap woes weren\u2019t… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":38267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Cowboys](\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/sean-martin_dallas-cowboys_cowboys-defense-takes-early-lead-in-lawrence-bet-with-offense-dak-prescott-1024x576.jpg\" "\\"DeMarcus")
<\/figure>\nTank of All Trades<\/h2>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/DeMarcus-Lawrence-1024x576.jpg\" "\\"DeMarcus")
<\/figure>\nOne More Round<\/h2>\n