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Defensive front four a highlight for Seahawks in 2016, but team always looking for more pass rush

If leaky was often the operative word for the Seattle offensive line in 2016, than sturdy usually best fit the defensive front.

A veteran front (the primary starter at each position as 30 years old or older by the end of the season) keyed a run defense that led the NFL in fewest yards allowed per rush — 3.4 — which also tied a team record set two years earlier.

The Seahawks also finished with 42 sacks, their most since getting 47 in the Super Bowl-title season of 2013.

Obviously, there’s more at work than just the defensive line play in each of those stats.