Seattle Seahawks defense still has big holes to fill
Ed Stein
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Don’t worry about CB
Cornerback was supposed to be a big strength in 2020 after Seattle traded for Quinton Dunbar from Washington. Dunbar was the perfect player to pair with Shaquill Griffin, who was coming off his first Pro Bowl selection.
The combination didn’t work as planned. Between injuries and off-the-field issues, Dunbar and Griffin didn’t play together very often. Now both are gone. In their absence, waiver pickup D.J. Reed was a revelation. He returns to his cornerback position in 2021.
Ahkelo Witherspoon may not have the natural ability of either Quinton Dunbar or Griffin. But he should be a nice complement to Reed. As the game transitions to more wide-open offenses, a good nickel is crucial. Marquise Blair returns from a missed 2020 (torn ACL) to compete with Tre’ Flowers for the job. Either should be able to handle it.
The one true concern is neither Reed nor Witherspoon are “shut down” corners. One huge advantage the Seattle Seahawks have is the best duo of safeties in the league. Both Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs cover plenty of ground and can help double on troublesome receivers. So, while it may seem on the surface that Seattle’s pass coverage will suffer in 2021, 12’s can put those fears to the side.
Wrap up
So far, the Seattle Seahawks filled some of their openings. The ones they still need to address are concerning. Even more concerning is that they have no money to spend and only three draft picks to work with. Expect a few more roster moves shortly. Either a few contracts get restructured, or someone gets cut.
📽 PICK SIX ! Akhelo Witherspoon intercepte Jameis Winston et marque le TD de la victoire ! #GoNiners pic.twitter.com/jS71Nr72SU
— NFL France (@NFLFrance) September 8, 2019
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