The Seahawks finally set Bobby Wagner free.
And, man, did he soar.
Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.’s plan Sunday was to pressure 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens, who was a rookie on their practice squad last season, with more blitzing by Wagner and linebacker partner Austin Calitro than normal.
It worked.
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Not only did the Seahawks storm to a 27-3 lead while hitting Mullen repeatedly into the first parts of the third quarter at CenturyLink Field, Wagner had one of the best games of his All-Pro career.