The Seattle Seahawks may have to make some last-second adjustments in the film room after their upcoming opponent acquired a new player this week, and Pete Carroll is hoping the defender takes his time reporting to his new employer.
Nose tackle Damon Harrison was traded this week from the New York Giants to the Detroit Lions, whom the Seahawks are facing on Sunday. Harrison did not practice with the Lions on Wednesday as the trade was still being finalized, and Carroll joked that he hopes that theme continues later in the week.
“Yeah, I was hoping he’s going to take his time getting there,” Carroll told reporters, per Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press. “Maybe even drive or something, get there on Saturday or whatever. That’s the best thing that’ll happen for us, if he arrives maybe on Saturday.”
Harrison, who weighs in at 355 pounds, is one of the better run-stopping defensive linemen in football. Carroll said he remembers the man they call “Snacks” from when he was with the New York Jets and Seattle went up against them.
“He’s a good football player, big presence,” the coach added. “Really good in the run game, disruptive in pass rush, too, so it’s a great get for them.”
The Lions rank 30th in the NFL in rushing defense, and Seattle is 7th in rushing with 127.8 yards per game. Harrison has an opportunity to be a difference-maker for his new team right away, and Carroll knows it.
