New Seahawks defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones spoke with the team beat reporters over Zoom yesterday and shared some interesting quotes. For one thing, Jones says he wanted to come to Seattle last year as part of the Russell Wilson trade but Denver yanked him out of the package.
Jones also took time to talk about his game. He described himself as a high motor player who likes to attack and apply pressure. While Jones is mostly known as an interior pass rusher, he says he’s not just a one-trick pony.
New Seahawks D-lineman Dre'Mont Jones spoke with reporters via Zoom today and described his playing style this way: "Definitely a high motor. Definitely not a one-trick-pony type of player. I like to attack … I’m always trying to apply pressure." pic.twitter.com/27Rnzyjf2H
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) April 10, 2023
For what it’s worth Pro Football Focus has consistently given Jones solid pass rush grades in his career, but significantly lower ones in run defense and tackling.
Then again, even if you take PFF as gospel Jones is not done developing yet as a defender. At just 26 years old his best football should still be ahead of him – and that’s what the Seahawks were banking on when they signed him to a three-year, $51 million deal.
