Will Dissly, Seahawks other TEs excited to step up in Greg Olsen’s absence
Following Greg Olsen’s season-ending injury, Will Dissly and his fellow tight ends in the Seattle Seahawks’ arsenal are well aware that they must step up along with the wide receiver unit to keep the passing offense going.
Dissly knows firsthand how it feels to be in Olsen’s position, having suffered season-ending injuries in both of his first two seasons in the NFL.
“We’re a close group, so when (Olsen) went down, obviously the first thought was to be with him, especially knowing what it’s like going down and having to go through that battle,” Dissly told reporters. “So the first thing we thought of was just trying to pick Greg up and trying to be there for him. Thanksgiving comes around and we’re just trying to love up on Greg right now.”
The increased responsibility for Dissly, Jacob Hollister, and Colby Parkinson in Olsen’s absence is being met with thrilling anticipation, according to the former.
“Moving forward, I think the guys are excited,” Dissly said. “Like I said, we’re a close group, we work really well together and we’ll all attack the role together.”
Dissly’s production has noticeably dipped in 2020 compared to the pace of his first two seasons, but he has caught 13 of only 16 passes thrown his way in 10 games. He stated that he has eschewed personal objectives in favor of collective victories, as he should.
“I’m grateful to be playing,” Dissly said. “I think first and foremost (my focus is) how the team’s doing, winning games. Just to be in contention right now is kind of my main focus and doing anything I can to help this team win. I don’t really look at expectations or goals or whatnot, I’m just trying to do my job to the best of my ability.”
Dissly and his cohorts will have a prime opportunity to rise to the challenge against the Philadelphia Eagles on “Monday Night Football” after a 10-day respite.
