Young Seahawks Players Step Up to Make Some Noise Against The Titans

The fun of the preseason is being able to watch players, whether they be undrafted or players who are making a case for a spot on the team, shine in moments during the games where the starters aren’t playing much or at all.

During the Seahawks 16-15 loss to the Titans at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, we saw just that. Players, with a lot on the line playing all out to put good things on tape, so when it comes time for coaches and the front office to make decisions, they have made a case for themselves.

Dee Williams, who joined the Seahawks as an undrafted receiver out of Tennessee, later moved to cornerback, where he has experience, and has also picked up kick and punt return duties, where he also has extensive experience playing. Last week, against the Chargers, Williams was one of three people on punt return duties and didn’t have any kick returns. This week, Williams was the sole punt returner and shared the kick return job with Laviska Shenault Jr. as well as receiver Dareke Young, who returned one kick for 27 yards. Williams returned two kickoffs, gaining 41 yards on the first and 27 on the second.

“It’s just a learning lesson for me,” Williams said about the chance to be the main punt/kick returner during this matchup. “Whenever I’m not out there, I’m always, taking mental reps on how it goes out there, and when I’m out there, just trusting myself, and trusting the front line that’s protecting me as well. When it’s time for me to make a play then I’ll just use my ability to make that play.”