Seattle Seahawks ~ The Seahawk starter are mentoring winners! Next Man Up has become a necessary theme with some of the injuries. Go Hawks!!! :) Always two there are. A master and an apprentice. Master Michael Bennett and padawan Jordan Hill. A 12/12 Blue Friday in Hawkville: Jordan Hill making the most of his opportunities seahawks The Seahawks have been looking for a replacement for Clinton McDonald as the nose tackle in their nickel line, and Jordan Hill has emerged from under Michael Bennett’s wing to claim the job. Say what? We’ll let Bennett explain. “I’ve been working with Jordan for the last six, seven weeks, just every day before practice for like 20 minutes – just trying to give him the tips that people gave me along the way,” said Bennett, the versatile lineman who plays end in the base defense, tackle in the nickel and is leading the Seahawks in sacks for the second consecutive season. “I’ve had the chance to play with some of the best defensive tackles and learn some of the things that I’ve learned over the years.” Another reason for Hill’s recent surge is that he’s healthier after missing three games at midseason with a sprained ankle. “For him to get back and be able to provide the pass rush, that’s been important,” defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said. The Seahawks are riding a three-game winning streak entering Sunday’s game against the 49ers and Hill has two sacks, six tackles and a deflected pass during that stretch while stepping into the spot since-departed Clinton McDonald played last season. Bennett not only has liked what he’s seen from Hill, he’s expecting to see a lot more. “He’s so explosive, has so much quick-twitch muscles that he could be one of the best inside rushers in the game right now,” Bennett said. “He’s figuring it out right now. This is the best part of the year for him to finally get a chance.”
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 02:56:57 +0000
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