Off to a strong start in his first NFL training camp, with scouts and draft experts pouring extra fuel onto his internal flame that always runs hot, defensive end Mike Morris has gotten after it on the field with laser-sharp focus since first arriving in Seattle back in May.
The former Michigan Wolverine is taking to the coaching from assistant defensive line coach Damione Lewis and newly-hired pass-rushing specialist BT Jordan, his transition has gone smoothly thus far.
But Morris sat out practice on Tuesday with a sore shoulder per the Seattle Times. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said the injury isn't severe, but sitting out was more of a precaution for the 23-year-old, as the team hopes to avoid anything more serious.
Morris posted career-bests with 7.5 sacks, 11 for loss, and three pass deflections, earning First-Team All-Big Ten distinction last season. Though he remains a project in progress as he continues to grow into a new position literally and figuratively, Morris has performed well enough to warrant snaps at the 3-tech spot with the second-team defense behind veterans Dre'Mont Jones and Jarran Reed during camp.
Carrying a giant chip on his shoulder with much to prove, Morris will keep getting after it on the practice field to earn the trust of Seattle's coaching staff and continue to absorb all he can from Reed, Jones, and other veterans.
In due time, with the goal of fast-tracking his development in an attacking scheme, he has sights set on emerging as a tone-setter for a defensive front badly needing physical, tough instigators in the trenches.
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