Okay, so Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen just dropped a bomb, saying his team fully expects to shatter the NFL’s all-time sack record this season. Yeah, you heard that right, the **1984 Bears’ legendary 72 sacks** record. As if we didn’t have enough to talk about early in the season, now we’ve got a rival making noise with a claim like this. It’s a bold take from Allen, who seems to think the Mile High crew is just built different this year.
Last Year’s Near Miss Sets Up a Big Claim
Look, the Broncos were actually kinda close last year, clocking in with 68 sacks, which is no joke. For a good chunk of the season, they were even on pace to break that record, but they just couldn’t quite seal the deal when it mattered most. They fell short late in the year, which for any Seattle fan watching that kind of hype machine, felt like a classic case of talking before you walk. Now, Allen’s out here sounding like last year’s miss was just a dress rehearsal. He’s got that “we’re getting it this time” vibe, and while you gotta respect the confidence, it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow from up here in the Emerald City.
Vance Joseph’s Scheme and Five More Sacks
Allen credits defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s schemes, saying they’re “guaranteed” to give their pass rushers tons of one-on-one chances to get to the opposing quarterback. He really leaned into that, telling The Denver Post, “In this league you’ve kind of always got to keep on finding ways to get better and adjusting and all that. It also helps when you’ve got ‘V.J.’ dialing stuff up that helps us get one-on-ones. We’ve got a lot of good guys and that’s going to create a lot of opportunities for people. We came close to the sack record last year and we fully expect to break it this year.” Think about that: they need five more sacks than their 68 from last year to hit the 72 mark. Five sacks might not sound like a lot, but finding that extra edge in the NFL is a whole different beast. It’s one thing to come close, it’s another to actually make history.
So, while Zach Allen and the Broncos are out here making big promises for the season, we’re focused on what’s happening right here in Seattle. It’s still early days in the NFL, and we’re watching closely to see what kind of form our Seahawks are getting into. Early season trends are everything, and what we care about is how our boys are performing week in and week out. We’ll let the Broncos talk about records; we’re just here ready for some Lumen Field magic.
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