The No. 1 focus for the Seattle Seahawks this offseason was fixing their abysmal run defense. Last year, the Seahawks were a lowly 30th against defending the run. You know, 30th out of 32 total teams.
Not great.
But in 2023 to start, Seattle’s run defense does look slightly improved. The Lions and Rams did have some success on the ground, but they were hardly running rampant like we saw teams do last year.
When asked about it, defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt did speak positively.
Seahawks DC Clint Hurtt about the improved run defense. pic.twitter.com/ECmteMSwgC
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 21, 2023
Naturally, there is still work to be done. But it is encouraging to see the Seahawks have shown marked improvement thus far.
A big test is coming Sunday, as they face a Panthers team who did run roughshod over Seattle last year. Carolina bullied the Seahawks to the tune of 223 yards rushing in their 30-24 win in Week 14. Seattle’s improved run defense will need to show they genuinely have gotten better at this crucial weakness.
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