Seahawks tight end Noah Fant plans to “take the leap” this year entering into his fourth professional season in the NFL and thinks Seattle is just the place to do it.
“I’ve gotten to talk to the OC, the tight ends coach, coach (Pete) Carroll,” Fant told reporters during his press conference this week. “I know this is a balanced offense. This is the offense that runs the ball, that’ll play off play–action, that uses their tight ends, and I’m excited to be a part of that.”
Fant believes he’ll be a natural fit into the Seahawks’ scheme because of the similar personnel style the Broncos used in Denver.
“We had two powerful backs that we had to block for, and both of them rushed for close to a thousand yards last year,” Fant explained. With Chris Carson hopefully on the mend and Rashaad Penny inked to a contract extension, that’s exactly what the Seahawks want to have this season.
“I think it’s going to be something similar in that aspect,” Fant continued. “And so that’s exactly why I want to make sure I get in and understand the offense and then really be able to contribute in the run game, which will help me even more in the pass game also.”
