The Seahawks were known for “The Legion of Boom” during their glory days in the early 2010s. A four-man unit comprised of one the league’s greatest secondaries, that helped Seattle make a pair of Super Bowls, claiming a title in 2013.
Since then, Seattle has been trying to duplicate the success. Adams and Quandre Diggs are far from Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, but they’ve been strong on the back end. At cornerback, it’s been mixed results from all the members. However, if one name sticks out, it would be Shaquill Griffin.
Since being drafted out of UCF in 2017, Griffin has been a key starter on the outside. He’s set to his the free agent market along with Quinton Dunbar and Neiko Thorpe. Of the three, Griffin has been the most consistent in coverage despite dealing with injuries.
Markets for cornerbacks will be high, but Seattle needs to keep the unit together. As the season came to a close, the Seahawks’ defense was the reason for the team’s success. A name like Dunbar could be replaced, but Griffin is a tad tougher.
Ultimately, money talks, but so does production. Both meet in the middle for the two to come to an agreement for a long-term deal.