kidhawk
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While I think losing Sherman would be a HUGE blow, I think he's wrong on this one. Honestly, I think it's Earl Thomas that makes the Seahawks Defense tick. Yes Sherman is the most Vocal publicly of the bunch, but if you watch game day film, it's easy to see who's out there "quarterbacking" the defense, and it's Earl Thomas. Not only is he a leader out there, but it's his style of play that allows the others to play their styles.
1) Richard Sherman, CB, Seattle Seahawks
He's right. Sherman's the best cornerback in the NFL, headlining the best defense in the NFL. And the "Legion of Boom" has changed a bit. Corner Brandon Browner and underrated nickelback Walter Thurmond left the team via free agency.
While Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor comprise the NFL's top safety combination (I voted both first team All-Pro in 2013), Sherman makes the defensive backfield tick. In addition to his timely play, knack for creating turnovers and leadership, Sherman spearheads the Seattle swagger. The Seahawks wouldn't be the Seahawks without him
While I think losing Sherman would be a HUGE blow, I think he's wrong on this one. Honestly, I think it's Earl Thomas that makes the Seahawks Defense tick. Yes Sherman is the most Vocal publicly of the bunch, but if you watch game day film, it's easy to see who's out there "quarterbacking" the defense, and it's Earl Thomas. Not only is he a leader out there, but it's his style of play that allows the others to play their styles.