Last year was rough, plain and simple. This team allowed a staggering 503 points over the campaign, and you could feel the frustration building. But veteran linebacker Demario Davis, a free agent signing, came in believing he was here to be a model for "what winning culture looks like," and it seems that process is already off to a good start, especially with Jamien Sherwood.
The 2025 Season Sherwood Can't Forget
Jamien Sherwood is coming off what many would call a disappointing 2025 season. Sure, he tallied 154 tackles, which sounds decent on paper, especially after signing a three-year extension following his 158 tackles in 2024. But those 154 tackles often came after solid gains, chipping away at the defense and contributing to that brutal 503-point total. It was a tough year, and the defense needed something, anything, to turn it around.Davis's Presence Is Already Everywhere
Enter Demario Davis. While it's too early to predict how Sherwood will perform in 2026, he’s giving a ton of credit to his more experienced teammate for bringing the leadership this defense desperately needed. Sherwood said, “It’s been great. The only thing that I can say from last year is we were a pretty young team, so when there were times where I felt like I did need someone to lean on or felt like I needed a little bit more of knowledge of something. I feel like for the last few weeks of OTAs and the offseason, like he’s been there.” He’s not kidding either, adding, "I would say you can feel his presence and it’s beneficial for everybody on the team, not just myself. It’s beneficial f." That kind of veteran guidance is exactly what a young unit needs to shake off a rough year and truly grow. You gotta love hearing that. This team needs a major shift, and it sounds like Davis is already delivering on the "winning culture" he promised. With Sherwood and the rest of the defense leaning on that experience, we're all looking forward to seeing what this new dynamic brings to the field when the season kicks off. Will Davis's leadership translate into fewer points allowed? That's the real question, and we'll be watching every snap.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.