The Seahawks’ sixth day of training camp had the look and feel of a real July grind. The pads were on for a second straight day, the heat was up, and the practice turned chippy fast. Three skirmishes broke out during team drills, including two that involved multiple players.
That kind of edge didn’t surprise Byron Murphy.
“That’s normal. Just guys trying to get better.
It isn’t anything personal, “said Byron Murphy during his post-practice presser. “Justguys competing.
It gets intense out there, but it doesn’t mean anything to us. We are all brothers at the end of the day.””
Urphy is one of the young, bright players who is looking to become a dominant player in the league.
Murphy also made it clear he’s setting the bar high for himself.
“My first goal is to win football games again. This year, All-Pro, Pro Bowl.
I’m making for things like that-double-digit sacks. ‘ I’m mending myself to a higher standard this year,’ said Murphy.
On offense, Sam Darnold kept stacking strong days. He’s carried himself with the same steady presence he showed during the team’s Super Bowl run, and his throws continued to look sharp and controlled. Rookie Jadarian Price also backed up another strong showing after flashing speed and cutting ability on Thursday, the first day the pads came on.
Price said the extra contact helps open things up for the run game.
“Once the pads come on, it allows the offensive linemen to get their blocks and the double teams to happen. That makes my job easier.
It makes the hole open up a bit more, and it makes my runs a bit more decisive, said Price. George Holani had several runs in Friday’s practice.
The defense answered back with plenty of force of its own. Leonard Williams was a wrecking ball in run periods, blowing up several plays and chasing down runners with the kind of effort that stood out even in a physical practice. Price came away impressed.
“The” fly around on every down. You’re yards down the field, and you have defensive linemen like Leonard Williams chasing you down, so that goes to show the way guys practice is the reason they were so successful last year. The fact that they could still do it this year makes me a better player, along with the whole team, “said Price.
Rookie Bud Clark also drew attention on defense, working at multiple spots, including coverage safety and box safety.
There were a few injury notes as well. Ernest Jones did not take part in 11-on-11 drills and has been limited after taking a knock in Tuesday’s practice. Nick Emmanwori switched from the ski boot he wore on Thursday to an ankle boot on Friday, and defensive tackle Brandon Pili did not practice.
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