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Why Ken Norton Jr. believes the Seahawks should play their defensive starters on Sunday

The Seahawks have already secured a wild card spot. So why should they play their defensive starters in Sunday's regular season finale against the Cardinals, risking unnecessary injuries? First-year defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. weighs in.

Pete Carroll has said repeatedly that he plans to play the Seahawks starters against the 3-12 Cardinals on Sunday.

But, with a playoff spot already secured, an argument can be made that Seattle should rest its most critical contributors and avoid risking any unnecessary injuries.

An argument can be made.

But Ken Norton Jr. was not the man to make it.