DeMarcus Lawrence Hints at Seahawks' Historic Defense After Win Against Vikings
After a dominant 26‑0 win over the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence didn’t hold back in his praise for the team’s defense. While the victory was undoubtedly a team effort, Lawrence went beyond the standard post‑game platitudes, declaring that the Seahawks’ defense might be the best he’s ever been a part of.
“Yes, and I mean that wholeheartedly,” Lawrence said when asked if the Seahawks had the best defense he’s ever played with. “I feel like it’s another level that we can reach. Y’all haven’t seen the best of us.”
“It’s rejuvenating, man,”
His statement reflects the collective energy in the locker room. With the entire defensive unit clicking — from the pass rush to the secondary — it’s clear that the Seahawks' defense is something special this season.
Seattle’s defense has shown tremendous growth this year, with Lawrence at the helm of a unit that has become one of the toughest in the league. “It’s about trust. We trust each other out there. We know we’ve got each other’s backs, and that’s why we’re playing at this level,”
The respect between teammates is palpable. As Jamal Adams, another defensive leader, pointed out: “We all know our roles, and we’ve been executing at a high level. When you’ve got guys like DeMarcus who lead by example, it’s contagious. We’re all playing for each other.”
When a veteran like Lawrence — who’s played for multiple teams and seen countless defensive schemes — speaks with such authority, it’s hard to ignore. This isn’t just optimism from a new recruit. Lawrence’s extensive experience and undeniable success give weight to his words.
“We’ve got everything we need to be one of the best defenses ever,” Lawrence concluded. “But the key is consistency. If we keep playing like this, we’ll be hard to stop.”
For Seattle, it’s a message to the league: the Seahawks’ defense is ready to be a force — one that can compete with the league’s elite, and perhaps even redefine what’s possible.
Jack Sawyer Calls Out Steelers Fans Over 'Fire Tomlin' Chant
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reeling once again following another embarrassing loss. The season is quickly slipping out of the Steelers' hands, and the fanbase has responded with vitriol toward the roster and head coach Mike Tomlin. Things reached a fever pitch during their Week 13 loss, as the fanbase hurled "Fire Tomlin!" chants down on the team.
Following the loss, the Steelers players quickly came to their coach's defense. Leaders like Aaron Rodgers and T.J. Watt spoke about accountability in the locker room and defended Tomlin's coaching abilities and command of the team.
Even rookie linebacker Jack Sawyer took issue with the fans' jeering and blaming of Tomlin. Speaking postgame, he said the players are the ones to blame for not performing, and the coach shouldn't be scapegoated. He even went so far as to describe the calls for Tomlin as "BS."
“Yeah, you’re frustrated because that’s BS when people are saying that, but we’re not playing up to our standard," Sawyer said. "We need to take ownership as players and go out there and play a lot better."
Who is to Blame?
While the Steelers' locker room might not think Tomlin is the problem, that opinion isn't shared outside of that room. The fact of the matter is that this team was built entirely in Tomlin's image and making. The defensive moves to acquire Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay were supposed to fix their secondary. It didn't.
They brought in Tomlin's hand-picked starting quarterback in a washed up version of Aaron Rodgers. They swapped out a problematic figure in George Pickens for DK Metcalf at wide receiver. It's led to their offense being just as pedestrian as it has been since Ben Roethlisberger retired.
Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner
Yes, the players have failed and need to be better. Watt has gone from elite to just good. Alex Highsmith can't stay on the field. Metcalf's dropped passes issue has resurfaced with a vengeance in 2025. Ramsey has taken a step back. The running backs, Jaylen Warren and Kenny Gainwell, are doing their best with nothing to work with. There's plenty of blame worth lobbing on the players in the room.
But, ultimately, the buck stops with the head coach. If the entire roster is underperforming, who else is left to blame? Jack Sawyer might think it's "BS" to suggest firing Tomlin, but with nowhere left to turn, it's quickly becoming the Steelers' only option.
