RENTON — The way Barkevious Mingo sees it, the big question about his career is only now about to be answered — can he really be an effective pass rusher off the edge?
In what is his second season with the Seahawks and seventh in the NFL, Mingo is being used solely as a defensive end, and specifically in pass rush situations, often playing the LEO, or rush end, spot.
Every other year in his career, including last season with the Seahawks, he played linebacker, which called for him to rush the passer often but also required other responsibilities, such as dropping into pass coverage.