Seattle Seahawks: 5 Mistakes to avoid in 2020 NFL Draft
By Samuel Teets
4. Not prioritizing the defense
While the offensive line deserves attention, Seattle’s defense needs even more assistance. Wilson can kick and drag Seattle’s offense across the finish line, that’s partially why the team doesn’t prioritize the offensive line. However, there’s nothing Seattle’s wonder boy can do about the mediocre defense.
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Last season, Wagner and the linebackers got dragged into more coverage scenarios than necessary, and it burned Seattle. The defensive line, even with the addition of Jadeveon Clowney, could not rush the passer. Shaquill Griffin looked great, so teams started picking on Tre Flowers. That is the current state of Seattle’s defense. It’s not championship-caliber.
As ridiculous as it sounds, the Seahawks need a defensive end. One year after trading for a Pro Bowler, signing an aging veteran, and drafting a pass rusher in the first round, the Seahawks need another defensive end.
Even if Seattle manages to re-sign Clowney, which could prove difficult with $50-51 million in cap space, they can’t play L.J. Collier opposite of him. Collier recorded three tackles as a rookie, and he couldn’t even break into a mediocre, injured defensive rotation. That doesn’t bode well for his future with the team.
Seattle could lose four defensive starters in free agency. Considering recent history, defense should be Seattle’s priority in this year’s draft.