The Seattle Seahawks' defense was the embodiment of versatility last season. The Seahawks were their opponents' worst nightmare. Mike Macdonald deserves a lot of credit for that, but one of the most pivotal pieces on the defense is Leonard Williams.

ESPN analyst Jeremy Fowler gathered what coaches had to say about Leonard Williams in a recent article:

"You can line him up in front of the right tackle, the right guard, the center, the left guard, the left tackle -- he can beat them all," a veteran NFC defensive coach said. "He's always had game-changing ability, and he's putting it all together now. And those around him are making plays because of it too."

Having a pass rusher tends to be the most important player on the defense, but the Seattle Seahawks have that plus a defensive tackle with immense versatility. Leonard Williams is a game-changer, and he makes everyone on the defensive line around him better. His versatility makes the Seahawks' defense as dangerous as it is.

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