Already they’re being in contrast with the ‘Legion of Growth’ defence, which helped Seattle to 2 straight Tremendous Bowls in 2014 and 2015, successful the primary in opposition to Denver.
Durde’s mentor Quinn was the Seahawks’ defensive coordinator again then, however the Briton says this crew is constructing its personal identification.
“We have been ensuring we’re placing the proper issues in place on the proper levels so we will begin the yr the best way we need to begin it,” he mentioned.
“As we’re constructing this, I’m taking a look at the place we’re going and the way we’re doing it essentially day-to-day, week by week, section by section.
“The one factor I’m most enthusiastic about is the chance to be a part of one thing from the beginning – to construct a method of doing issues, a lifestyle, an ordinary and identification inside the defence that’s greater than simply one in all us.
“It is a sensible, bodily, powerful crew, and we have lots of proficient gamers, so I’m enthusiastic about what they are often.”
Seattle will face the primary large take a look at of their play-off credentials on Monday in opposition to the Detroit Lions, who reached final season’s NFC Championship sport.
Durde, in the meantime, will hold flying the flag for the UK to make sure extra Britons get the possibility to observe in his footsteps and fulfil their NFL dream.
“I really feel like I nonetheless should do every thing I can to be pretty much as good as I presumably may be, not simply because it’s my job however for the chance for everybody else,” he added.
“If I signify myself properly, hopefully it creates different alternatives for folks [from the UK] to get seen.”
