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.

"Dexter Lawrence, nobody respects you anymore. Nobody," Banks said, before going on to say the star defensive lineman wasn't playing at the same level as previous seasons.

Lawrence strongly disagreed with Banks' assessment, noting that numbers don't always tell the full story

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