Is football a weak-link or a strong-link sport? For instance, soccer is a weak-link sport — teams are only as good as their weakest players. But basketball is strong-link sport — top players dictate success.
RENTON — At first, DeShawn Shead was untapped potential. He was on the practice squad. He turned down more money to stay with the Seahawks because they promised him a future.
In 2013, he played on special teams. He backed up Kam Chancellor at safety and saw a few plays in the Super Bowl. The next year, he made the team because of his versatility; he could play corner or safety.