Finish At Least Average in Pass Defense

There’s a lot to like about the Seattle Seahawks but one area that’s continued to be a weakness since the end of the Legion of Boom era has been their pass coverage. With Jamal Adams now in the picture, there’s a real outlook for improvement.

Last season, the Seahawks gave up an average of 256.7 opponent passing yards (T-24th) and that’s simply not going to cut it for a contender. Granted, they did allow just 1.2 passing touchdowns per game (T-6th), but they did allow

Part of the issue for the Seahawks’ pass coverage is that they did not receive a whole lot of support in the pass rush department. The Jadeveon Clowney situation still needs to play out and if he returns, there is real reason for optimism in this area. If not, well, that’s a different story.

The impact of adding an elite safety to a defense should not be understated. There are key areas that serve as the foundation of a unit that get bolstered, making it easier for other players to be successful. That’s why finishing in the top half of passing yards allowed needs to be a goal.