I'm watching a few guys but the top 50 DT in my league are taken so I'm talking guys outside the top 50 2013 scorers.
As a rule, I don't follow 3-4 DT's so these are all 4-3 guys.
Jordan Hill, SEA
Been making plays lately. 3-2-2 Sunday against San Fran.
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Michael Bennett’s wing and that’s where you’ll find Hill, and part of the reason why he has done such a good job recently as the nose tackle in the Seahawks’ nickel package.
Say what? We’ll let Bennett explain.
“I’ve been working with Jordan for the last six, seven weeks, just every day before practice for like 20 minutes – just trying to give him the tips that people gave me along the way,” said Bennett, the versatile lineman who plays end in the base defense, tackle in the nickel and is leading the Seahawks in sacks for the second consecutive season.
“I’ve had the chance to play with some of the best defensive tackles and learn some of the things that I’ve learned over the years.”
Another reason for Hill’s recent surge is that he’s healthier after missing three games at midseason with a sprained ankle.
“For him to get back and be able to provide the pass rush, that’s been important,” defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said.
The Seahawks are riding a three-game winning streak entering Sunday’s game against the 49ers and Hill has two sacks, six tackles and a deflected pass during that stretch while stepping into the spot since-departed Clinton McDonald played last season.
Bennett not only has liked what he’s seen from Hill, he’s expecting to see a lot more.
“He’s so explosive, has so much quick-twitch muscles that he could be one of the best inside rushers in the game right now,” Bennett said. “He’s figuring it out right now. This is the best part of the year for him to finally get a chance.”