RENTON, Wash. (AP) -The lack of a consistent pass rush haunted the Seattle Seahawks throughout the 2010 season.
Patrick Kerney broke down and wasn’t the same pass rushing threat that produced 14.5 sacks in 2007. Darryl Tapp and Lawrence Jackson weren’t able to pick up the slack and struggled to consistently pressure opposing quarterbacks.
As a result, the Seahawks secondary was left with little help as the defense was gashed through the air, ranking 30th in the league against the pass last season.
Chris Clemons was acquired in a trade with Philadelphia in March to help bolster the pass rush. The Seahawks sent Tapp and a fourth-round draft pick to the Eagles for Clemons.
Clemons is being counted on to be the primary pass rush threat in the Seahawks new hybrid 4-3 defensive scheme.
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