Seattle Seahawks defense will be much better after bye week
Ed Stein
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Damon “Snacks” Harrison, Seattle Seahawks.
Defensive Line
The much-maligned Seattle Seahawks D-Line recently got a huge boost. Seattle signed Damon Harrison, a.k.a. “Snacks,” in Week 4 to bolster the front four. When motivated, Harrisson is an impressive run-stuffer from his defensive tackle position. His skill set is needed because the Seahawks were killed in their last game by Minnesota’s inside run game.
Harrison was inactive the past two weeks as he worked to get back into football shape. His ability to a.) plug holes inside and b.) force double teams makes the entire D better. Speaking of double teams, Snacks’ ability to draw an extra offensive lineman with his strong inside push means the Seahawks edge rushers don’t have to face a double team as they try to get into their opponent’s backfield. Look for edge rushers L.J. Collier and Benson Mayowa to become bigger factors going forward.
Putting it together
Starting upfront, the Seahawks will get a better push from the middle with Damon Harrison. In turn, opposing guards won’t be able to double Seattle’s edge rushers. Also, the linebackers should have one less blocker to contend with when stopping the run.
Speaking of the linebackers, the return of Brooks and the addition of Kendricks will improve short zone coverage. All the above will make Adams’ return to the lineup even more impactful. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. will use the All-Pro safety in various roles to confuse opposing quarterbacks.
#Seahawks only rush 3 and still get a sack no Dak.https://t.co/bbaLJBReI6
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 27, 2020
It will take a few weeks before the Seattle Seahawks defense is close to full strength. In the meantime, fans can expect incremental improvement over the next few games.