Worst Moments under Ken Norton Jr: Failing to get stops when they mattered most

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Ken Norton Jr. will forever be the position coach who developed Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright. But he might be more remembered for the inability of his defense to get stops in crucial 3rd & long situations in the postseason.

are on the prowl for a new defensive coordinator. A new leaf will be turned over on at least one side of the ball for the 2022 season.

As we take a look back on Norton’s four seasons as the Seahawks DC, it is undoubtedly a mixed bag. There are some positives to take away, but there was probably a little bit more bad than good. Starting off both 2020 and 2021 at a catastrophic pace on defense is certainly a footnote . But what may stand out above all was the lack of the clutch pedal. An inability to seize the moment when the lights shined brightest.The one that may forever sting the most was down in Jerry World. Theheld a three point lead. Two and a half minutes to go. 3rd & 14 for Dallas.

Who the next Seahawks defensive coordinator will be is yet to be determined. But cross your fingers that he is prepared to put his defense in a place to succeed and execute stops, particularly at those times when they are most necessary.

 

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