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“Really like what’s doing,” Carroll said of Battle. “He’s got an unusually gifted style in pass-protection and we’re trying to catch him up with the system right now so that he can compete to play. But he’s done some really good stuff, he’s gone against their best guys in practice in pass-rush and things like that, and he’s been very competitive. Really excited about what’s coming. I don’t know how fast we can get him caught up, though, but he’s done well.”
http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/09/18 ... conference
What stood out about him at Clemson was his tremendous length, great drop step, and really sound footwork overall. But he needed to get a lot stronger and hopefully he has. Even if he isn't a huge asset in the run game, I would think he would be better overall than Rees Odhiambo, who continues to get rag dolled at times and is not quick, long, strong, composed, explosive, or experienced. Odhiambo might be the worst starting offensive lineman in the NFL at the moment. Battle could be the salve if he can get up to speed . . . soon.