<p>The Giants&#39; Dexter Lawrence was asked if he&#39;s the best defensive tackle in the NFL now. Here&#39;s how what he said&nbsp;on the &quot;Up and Adams Show&quot; with Kay Adams.</p>


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Is the Giants' Dexter Lawrence the best defensive tackle In the NFL?

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Is Lawrence the best DT now? Here's how he answered that question.

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