TIM BOOTH
AP Sports Writer
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Cliff Avril watched Kevin Williams going through practice drills, amazed by what he was seeing from a defensive tackle entering his 12th season.
It’s why Seattle pursued Williams so much during the offseason.
The addition of Williams in June seemed like a smart way for Seattle to add a veteran to a deep defensive line at a relative bargain. Injuries during training camp have made Williams’ signing more vital.
Williams was used all over the defensive front during the preseason and it’s expected to continue Thursday night in the opener against Green Bay. Williams gives Seattle the chance to go big and play a front of three defensive tackles in run situations, but his quickness off the snap means he can also be used in passing downs.
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