And now that that Seattle’s defense is breaking apart, we should realize it is one of the most important groups of players in NFL history. In a matter of hours on Wednesday the Seahawks effectively destroyed the defense that won one Super Bowl and nearly took another. Safety Kam Chancellor, leader of the team’s secondary known as the Legion of Boom and defensive end Cliff Avril have career-threatening injuries. Seahawks trade Michael Bennett to Eagles as Sherman's future unclear Read moreBut the legacy of the Seahawks defense will linger for decades. And unlike most great teams in the past, where players stayed away from uncomfortable social issues, the Seahawks top players found they had a lot to say.

Source: The Guardian March 09, 2018 09:22 UTC