A lot goes into defending the run well and the Seahawks failed at most of them for all but a brief stretch during the middle of the 2022 NFL season. Since then, Seattle’s front office has totally turned over their defensive line rotation and has made stopping the run a clear priority.
Yesterday we began to see the fruits of that labor, as the defense dominated the team’s first padded practice of the year – especially against the run. Having better defenders (especially ones named Bobby Wagner) certainly helps, but scheme is a huge part of the effort and every team needs vets who understand how every piece fits together.
