RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Throughout his college career at North Carolina State, J.R. Sweezy had coaches telling him he would make a great offensive lineman even though he started on the defensive side.
One workout with Seattle offensive line guru Tom Cable prior to the NFL draft in April was the first step in making the move from defense to offense more of a reality.
Sweezy, who was a seventh-round pick in April’s draft, was supposed to be a long-term project as he made the move from defensive tackle to offensive guard.
Clearly, the Seahawks underestimated just how fast Sweezy could make the change.
He’s already started a pair of preseason games — two weeks ago in Denver and last week at Kansas City. Sweezy could get a third start on Thursday night when the Seahawks close out the preseason hosting Oakland.
