Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is overly optimistic about his roster, which is the case with every NFL coach this time of year. But Carroll also has displayed some uneasiness about his defense, with many prominent players missing time throughout training camp.
Seattle prioritized the defense in the offseason, partly because the unit struggled with stopping the run, allowing an average of 150.2 rushing yards per game, which ranked 30th in the league in 2022.
But with the notable moves they made, such as signing interior defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones and drafting cornerback Devon Witherspoon with the No. 5 pick in the first round, the Seahawks could have the right pieces for being a formidable defense in 2023.
