Blount not worried about Seattle D

PHOENIX -- Running back LeGarrette Blount knows the statistics about the Seattle Seahawks' defense and how it allowed a league-low average of 15.9 points per game during the regular season, but he's equally as confident in the New England Patriots' offense.

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LeGarrette Blount says the Seahawks' vaunted defense is beatable.

"I don't care about them being the top defense, that doesn't bother me," Blount said at Super Bowl XLIX media day. "They were good enough to get here, just like we were good enough to get here. They're not immortal. They can be beaten."


Blount's comments caught the attention of some reporters, as the Patriots seldom share such confidence publicly.
If Blount has a big day Sunday, it would be the exception more than the rule. A big part of the Seahawks' defensive success has been limiting opposing running backs, as Seattle ranked third in the NFL during the regular season by holding opponents to an average of 81.5 rushing yards per game.
Blount is welcoming the challenge in the Super Bowl.
"Obviously they're a pretty good defense. They were good enough to get here, they were good enough to get here last year, so we are going to put a plan together to hopefully make sure we come out victorious," he said.


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