Fans of the Seattle Seahawks are incredibly delighted about the potential for the groups updated secondary to perform at a level far above that shown by the group in 2019. Between Quandre Diggs changing Tedric Thompson for a full season and the addition of Jamal Adams to the group, there is no question that expectations for the group far go beyond those of current seasons.
On the defensive line, though, its a totally various story. Lots of are stressed over a group which is led by Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa, who in a combined fifteen seasons in the NFL have actually recorded fewer sacks than previous Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril taped throughout his profession. Its a group facing a whole host of questions on the eve of the 2020 season, including:
For those who remember, Collier publicly stated this offseason that he felt disrespected throughout a 2019 season that saw him make couple of snaps following a training camp injury. It appears as though his 2020 season may offer the chance to display what made him a very first round pick in 2019.
How will the group change Jadeveon Clowney?
Will the Hawks get 2018 Jarran Reed or 2019 Jarran Reed?
Where is the depth at protective take on?
Will Rasheem Green continue his upward pattern in 2020?
Will L.J. Colliers sophomore season be better than his rookie year?
Now its time to seize that opportunity and display what he can do as a Week 1 starter in the NFL.
When it pertains to those last two questions, it appears as however lots of Seahawks fans have expect continued improvement from Green, while their belief in Colliers prospective seems limited. If the teams decision regarding which of the two will be the starter at 5-tech for the Week 1 matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons is any sign of what to anticipate from the two during the 2020 season, its possible fans to need to flip their expectations for the 2.
Carroll restates LJ Collier will start at strongside DE, though Rasheem Green will likewise play a lot. However says Collier has earned possibility to start.– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 11, 2020
This supports what was listed on the teams depth chart earlier in the week, when Collier was listed as the starter over Green.
Many are stressed about a group which is led by Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa, who in a combined fifteen seasons in the NFL have tape-recorded fewer sacks than previous Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril tape-recorded during his career. Its a group facing a whole host of concerns on the eve of the 2020 season, including:
For those who recall, Collier openly mentioned this offseason that he felt disrespected during a 2019 season that saw him make few snaps following a training camp injury. It appears as though his 2020 season may offer the opportunity to showcase what made him a very first round choice in 2019.
