Defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones, a big-ticket free agent signing for the Seattle Seahawks last year, is considered one of the talented players on their defensive roster. However, the Seahawks struggled defensively as a unit last season, ranking poorly in expected points allowed. It remains to be seen how much of their defensive struggles were due to personnel or coaching. Hiring Mike Macdonald, a top defensive mind, as their new head coach, indicates that the Seahawks are looking to improve their defense and compete against high-scoring division rivals like the Rams and 49ers.