Much of the Seattle Seahawks offseason has been focused on building depth on their roster.
The team won the NFC West last year and lost just two starters in free agency: linebacker Mike Morgan and right tackle Garry Gilliam.
Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider talk often about finding players with unique attributes. That philosophy is part of what led them to draft 6-foot-6 defensive tackle Malik McDowell in the second round. They could have gone cornerback or offensive line with the 35th pick. But the Seahawks didn't see another pass-rushing, three-technique defensive tackle like McDowell in the draft.