Seahawks' Pete Carroll Reveals Dre'Mont Jones Comparison to Michael Bennett

The biggest addition of the offseason for the Seattle Seahawks financially was the signing of defensive end Dre'Mont Jones. After spending the first four years of his career with the Denver Broncos, the 26-year-old penned a big three-year deal worth over $51 million.  

The move to add Jones to a defensive line that was a weakness in the Seahawks' defense a season ago was a statement of intention from general manager John Schneider as he would go on to revamp the entire unit. The former Bronco is expected to assume a key role this season.

Through the first two weeks of training camp, all things point to the Seahawks liking what they've seen from Jones. In fact, speaking with the media following Seattle's first "mock game," coach Pete Carroll revealed how the 26-year-old reminds him of a former 12. 

"The creativeness is like Michael Bennett in some ways," Carroll said on Saturday about Jones as a pass rusher. "We've kind of looked at him like that. He penetrates and takes advantage when guys give him an edge. He's a dynamic player, and we're learning him and fired up about what he's continued to show. He's had a really good last four or five days in a row. Every day he has done something and again tonight."

According to a report from The Seattle Times, Jones was a part of the three starting defensive linemen for the mock game. Jones and Mario Edwards Jr. reportedly slotted in as 3-4 defensive ends, with Jarran Reed working on the inside of them as a nose tackle. 

Yet, the potential comparison to Bennett is a high one from Carroll, as the former Seahawk played in an integral role for Seattle back in the 2010s. During Bennett's five seasons with the Seahawks from 2013 to 2017, he was their most productive edge rusher, leading the team in sacks in three consecutive seasons.

While Seattle no longer plays in the same 4-3 scheme that allowed Bennett to rack up 195 tackles, 39 sacks, and seven forced fumbles as a Seahawk, anything close to his production will be well worth what Seattle paid for Jones. Yet, it is worth noting that the comparison of Bennett and Jones doesn't apply perfectly, as the latter will play in a different role. 

Thanks to Seattle's 3-4 scheme Jones won't always have the freedom of coming off the edge. Instead, depending on the Seahawks' personnel, he could be lined up more on the inside shoulder of the tackle and have to face a guard or work back outside to get to the edge.

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