Seahawk Wednesday

This week we begin  looking at the

defensive backfield. We first look at

the two safety positions.

Quandre Diggs the Seahawk acquired 

during the season from the Detroit 

Lions is expected to  start at strong safety.

He made a good difference for the Seahawks

though he only played in five games. Having

him for all this season will make even a

bigger difference.

Lano Hill is expected to be Diggs backup

at strong safety. He will be in his fourth 

season with the Seahawks after being 

drafted in the third round in 2017. It 

will be an important season for Hill

since he is his final year of rookie

contract.

Bradley McDougal is listed as the

starter at free safety, however, he 

has competition this year from 

two players who were rookies

last season If either player beats

him out for starting spot he can

play strong safety as well.

Marquise Blair second round pick last

year out of Utah is the guy who could

dethrone McDougal at free safety. He

is a hard hitter in the mold of Kam

Chancellor. He is ready to take the

next step.

Ugo Amadi is the other rookie from

last year drafted in the fourth round

out of Oregon. He is ready to step up 

as well. If he isn't able to take McDougal's

spot along with being behind Blair we 

could see him as the nickel back on

passing downs. Usually the nickel

back goes to a cornerback but Amadi

is ready for the challenge to.

Next week we will look at the cornerbacks.

Go Hawks!