Jeremiah: One matchup where Pats have clear edge over Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks’ offensive line hasn’t been near the source of frustration this season as it had been in recent years.

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In fact, some may even list the unit as one of the many strengths that have helped the team reach the Super Bowl.

That isn’t to say the O-line hasn’t been critiqued this season. Oftentimes when that has happened, it’s centered around right guard Anthony Bradford.

The 6-foot-4, 335-pound Bradford has flashed the ability to maul defenders with his superior size and strength at times, but has also had plenty of head-scratching moments throughout the year, leading to a roller-coaster-like experience when watching the third-year lineman.

Bradford was part of the topic of conversation Tuesday when NFL Network insider Daniel Jeremiah detailed his three keys for the Seahawks against the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl with Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk. According to Jeremiah, finding ways to help Bradford against standout Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams will be of the upmost importance for Seattle.

“You cannot let Milton Williams beat you. That’s the one matchup I think that heavily favors them across the board is just him on Bradford,” Jeremiah explained. “So give him help, don’t let him get isolated. If the Patriots were to win the game, Milton Williams will be the MVP. That would be my power statement.”

The 6-foot-3, 290-pound Williams spent the past four seasons with Philadelphia and was a rotational member of the dominant defensive line that helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl last season. In 12 regular season games for the Patriots this season, he generated 36 quarterback pressures, the second most among interior defensive lineman with fewer than 15 games played, per Pro Football Focus. His 17 pressures this postseason are the most among interior D-lineman.

Jeremiah compared Williams’ abilities to a player many Seahawks fans are familiar with.

“To put it in Seahawks parlance, he reminds me a little bit of Michael Bennett. He’s got incredible, incredible quickness, and you can isolate him on guards,” Jeremiah said.

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Jeremiah explained the two ways the Patriots like to use Williams. One is lining him up on the inside shoulder of the tackle.

“That gives him a little bit of a runway on a guard. When he’s in that alignment, he has got a little space, he gets up to speed real quick and then he can bull you right back to the quarterback,” Jeremiah explained.

The other way they like to use Williams is aligned closer to the ball over the guard.

“When he’s a little more tightly aligned, he’s got an unbelievable feel to get a guard leaning. So in other words, it’s just a hard step to the left, he’ll get (the guard) on his outside foot and then he’ll cross his face,” Jeremiah said. “He’s really, really a dynamic athlete. He was really good in Philadelphia in some big games and going through their Super Bowl run. He kind of likes this stage.

“That is the one guy you have to focus on and not let get isolated and beat you up.”

Hear to the full conversation with Daniel Jeremiah at this link or in audio player in this story. Listen to Brock and Salk weekdays from 6-10 a.m. or find the podcast on the Seattle Sports app. 

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