New Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald inherited a defense with some significant issues to fix, while also having a wealth of talent in certain positions. The group of cornerbacks for the Seahawks might be the best example. It's a group with high-end talent and doesn't lack for confidence. The headliners are Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon.
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Riq Woolen catches the ball during practice at NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Renton, Wash. Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald watches during an NFL training camp practice, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Renton, Wash. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen, left, gives autographs during an NFL football camp, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Renton, Wash.
“Everybody is hungry. There’s a fresh start,” said cornerback Tre Brown, who’s entering his fourth season. “It’s a first impression for everybody, so everybody wants to go out there and show who, what they can do without having that label put on them or who they are. So everybody gets a fair chance.”
And, just for a couple more options for the future, Seattle nabbed a pair of cornerbacks from Auburn — D.J. James and Nehemiah Pritchett — in April’s draft.For the secondary to reach its potential, Seattle needs Woolen to rediscover the consistency he played with as a rookie and for Witherspoon to continue his progression.after being a fifth-round pick in 2022. But his second season had its struggles. He finished with just two interceptions and was benched in one game.
Witherspoon showed all the attributes that made him the fifth overall pick at various points of his rookie season. He has the speed to play the nickel spot and the size to play on the outside. And he’s not lacking for confidence, often the loudest and most brash of any player on the field during training camp.
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