Seattle Seahawks: The case to bring back a team legend
Case for Wright
The Seattle Seahawks “released” defensive leader Bobby Wagner this off-season. Now their defense’s leader is either Quandre Diggs or Jamal Adams. But adding a veteran like Wright to the defense is also beneficial. He’s got 11-years of experience and can be a good mentor to Seattle’s young linebacker group.
Also, with Clint Hurtt’s new defensive philosophy and system, having Wright on the field can help disguise what the defense plans to do. Wright can play in coverage, no doubt, but he can also rush the quarterback if that’s what he’s asked to do.
Again, his experience and knowledge can’t be overstated. Granted, Wright’s best days are behind him. But he can impart his wisdom to the youngsters. Wright would also be another piece that allows Hurtt to get creative with his personnel packages.
K.J. Wright with teach tape on how to set the edge, shed, and make tackle.#RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/sDPY3sZR4r
— Ryan Holmes (@Rholm22) January 11, 2022
Also, if Jordyn Brooks is their heir to Booby Wagner’s middle linebacker throne, who else other than BWagz can teach him the ropes? That would be Wagner’s wingman for almost a decade, Wright.
Another important point is durability. Wright, for lack of a better term, is a warrior. He was with the Seahawks from 2011 to 2020 and missed a total of 16 games in 10 seasons. Eleven of those absences resulted from a knee injury suffered in Game 5 of the 2018 season.
Finally, after the team traded Russell Wilson and unceremoniously dumped Wagner, they could use some goodwill from the community. Wright is their link to past glory and popular with the 12s.
K.J. Wright will always be such a valuable member of the Seahawks. An amazing career in Seattle, and glad he gets to continue it outside of the NFC! pic.twitter.com/VsLJJvfi5y
— Riley Michel (@rileymichel) September 2, 2021