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Seattle Seahawks Flex Versatility in Defensive Line

The Seattle Seahawks have a lot of unique pieces on the defensive line.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 15, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) tackles New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (4) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (97) tackles New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (4) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images / Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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The Seattle Seahawks are undefeated through three weeks, a sign that they are one of the better teams in the league.

Their perfect record will be put to the test this week when they visit the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.

If the Seahawks are going to win in Week 4, they will need their defense to apply pressure to the Lions offense, and that's exactly what Johnathan Hankins and the defensive line hopes to do. Their versatility makes it to where they present a difficult challenge for every opponent they face.

"I would say this one, we got a lot of guys that can move and play a lot of different areas," Hankins said. "We got tackles that can play end (defensive end). We got ends that can play tackle. I don't want to say we're an old group of guys, but we got a nice balance of older guys, younger guys, and a good combination of guys that can just play good ball. But they're definitely up there as far as defense that I have played on and guys that I have been with."

With new coach Mike Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde, the Seahawks hope to have one of the best defenses in the NFL. Having a group of veterans on the defensive line mixed with talented young players like Byron Murphy II, Boye Mafe and Derick Hall, there's a strong and eclectic mix that prepares Seattle to be one of the best position groups in the game.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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