Already they’re being in contrast with the ‘Legion of Growth’ defence, which helped Seattle to 2 straight Tremendous Bowls in 2014 and 2015, winning the first against Denver.
Durde’s mentor Quinn was the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator again then, however the Briton says this crew is constructing its personal identification.
“We have been ensuring we’re placing the best issues in place on the proper phases so we are able to begin the 12 months the best way we need to begin it,” he stated.
“As we’re constructing this, I’m taking a look at the place we’re going and the way we’re doing it essentially day-to-day, week by week, section by section.
“The one factor I’m most enthusiastic about is the chance to be a part of one thing from the beginning – to construct a approach of doing issues, a lifestyle, a regular and identification inside the defence that’s greater than simply one among us.
“It is a good, bodily, robust crew, and we have got a variety of proficient gamers, so I’m enthusiastic about what they are often.”
Seattle will face the primary large check of their play-off credentials on Monday in opposition to the Detroit Lions, who reached final season’s NFC Championship sport.
Durde, in the meantime, will maintain flying the flag for the UK to make sure extra Britons get the possibility to comply with in his footsteps and fulfil their NFL dream.
“I really feel like I nonetheless should do all the pieces I can to be nearly as good as I presumably could be, not simply because it’s my job however for the chance for everybody else,” he added.
“If I characterize myself properly, hopefully it creates different alternatives for folks [from the UK] to get seen.”
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