Seahawks Defensive Comparisons + Business Conversations
Jan 11, 2026The 2025 Seahawks defense is drawing comparisons to the legendary Seahawks defenses from 2013-2015, and for good reason.
But is it fair comparison? Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril, two standouts from the Legion of Boom era, weigh in.
It's one thing to compare sports teams. In fact it's helpful for context, useful as a measuring stick and a reminder of what’s possible.
Personally I'm not a huge fan of comparisons but I understand why they exist. We're always looking for a way to categorize and measure success.
In business comparisons can help establish benchmarks, create shared language, and offer perspective, especially for teams trying to identify and understand what progress looks like over time. Looking at past performance, industry leaders, or even previous versions of your own organization can clarify expectations and spark productive conversations.
Here's where we can get off track with those conversations - by looking strictly at the numbers. Productivity and stats are only part of the story, it's the unique individual or team behind those results that need to figure into the conversation.
Success doesn't come with a one size fits all approach. There's always something that makes this team, this season, or this strategy unique. Different people, circumstances, and environments demand different approaches. It's definitely true when you look at the Legion of Boom compared to the current Seahawks defense. It's not good or bad it's just different and unique.
And this is another way you can think outside the box scores and use sports as a starting point for a bigger business conversation. Sports talk is a fun place to debate comparison points and you can use it as a reminder to use comparisons with your team at work as reference points and intentional conversations.
