"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Dexter Lawrence handled criticism from New York Giants legend Carl Banks much like he does undersized offensive linemen. He brushed it aside as if it barely existed, using brute force. Banks, who is a radio analyst for the Giants, was extremely critical this week of Lawrence on his Bleav podcast with play-by-play announcer Bob Papa. Banks' comments came after New York's 38-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, when Lawrence had three tackles and was credited with half a sack."
"Lawrence said he thought he was playing well this season. He has 20 tackles (1 for a loss), 0.5 sacks, an interception, 10 initial pressures and 4 quarterback hits. He has a pass rush win rate of 5.4% and run stop win rate of 36.3% through eight games. The production doesn't quite match the previous season, when Lawrence had 44 tackles, 9 sacks, 18 initial pressures and 16 quarterback hits in 12 games before suffering an e"
Carl Banks publicly criticized Dexter Lawrence after the Giants' loss to the Eagles, saying Lawrence no longer commands respect and is not playing at previous levels. Lawrence rejected that assessment, called Banks delusional and brushed off the remarks. Lawrence is being double-teamed at a league-high 74.9% of pass-rush opportunities this season, similar to 74.5% last year. Through eight games Lawrence has 20 tackles (one for loss), 0.5 sacks, an interception, 10 initial pressures, four quarterback hits, a 5.4% pass-rush win rate and a 36.3% run-stop win rate.
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