RENTON – The first thing Jadeveon Clowney had to do upon his arrival in Seattle was learn the Seahawks’ unfamiliar manifestation of a seemingly familiar defensive alignment.
“I was kind of surprised,” the defensive end admitted Wednesday. “I told them, ‘What kind of 4-3 is this? … This is a different 4-3.’ ”
But by their recent Monday night triumph against the 49ers, Clowney had reached the level of mastery and synchronization that allowed him to play with a zeal unfettered by the burden of overthinking. And he led the entire Seahawks’ defensive line with him to this elusive, magical place, which they hope will now be a recurring destination.