Improved Defense as a Unit

Jamal Adams was the marquee addition via trade that made headlines all around the NFL, but the Seahawks had a strong offseason bringing in a lot of talent to add to a defensive unit that needed a spark. A spark was needed for a team that is trying to instill a more team-based approach rather than the legion of boom hierarchy.

Quinton Dunbar should come in and be a starting corner with lockdown capabilities. Seattle will need him to really play up to his full potential to limit the number of big plays they give up. Bruce Irvin will likely be used exclusively in pass-rushing downs, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be able to have a big impact on Seattle.

Irvin may have his best football behind him, but more chaos created upfront is a necessity when playing in a division with the 49ers and Rams. Benson Mayowa will fall into a similar category as Irwin. Not needed as an every-down player, Mayowa will be able to tee off and wreak havoc and cause major disruption.

The loss of Jadeveon Clowney will hurt and that is a big blow for the Seahawks, however, being able to add so many rotational pieces might create more matchup problems for opposing offensive lines and create a more formidable defense.