The Seattle Seahawks chose guard Grey Zabel with the 18th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Head Coach Mike Macdonald and General Manager John Schneider praised Zabel's toughness, versatility, and ability to finish blocks. Zabel impressed at the Senior Bowl and was the Seahawks' top-rated interior lineman. He will start at guard but can play all five offensive line positions. The Seahawks emphasized Zabel's physicality, pass protection skills, and football IQ as key factors in the selection. Macdonald noted there will be competition along the offensive line to determine exact positions. Schneider said Zabel was their clear top choice among interior linemen available. The selection of Zabel adds to the Seahawks' recent investments in their offensive line, joining other young players like Christian Haynes and Abraham Lucas.

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Seahawks Draft Press Conference: "Grey Zabel Checks All Of The Boxes"

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Seahawks general manager/president of football operations John Schneider discusses the team's approach to the NFL Draft and free agency. He emphasizes the importance of player fit, relationships, and team culture (0:00). Schneider praises the rookie class and scouting department for their work in the previous draft (0:27). He mentions the challenge of maintaining consistency with coaching staff, especially on offense with a defensive-minded head coach (4:18). Schneider highlights the team's strong culture and the players' commitment to each other (16:15). He also discusses the evaluation process for transfer portal players (8:02) and the importance of the NFL Combine for medical assessments and interviews (14:25). Schneider mentions specific players like Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet (9:07, 15:32).

John Schneider Discusses The 2026 Draft Class & Building Off Of This Season

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The Seattle Seahawks introduced Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator. Head Coach Mike Macdonald highlighted Fleury's alignment with the team's philosophy and culture. Fleury, coming from the San Francisco 49ers, emphasized continuity and his vision for an aggressive, fast, and violent offense. He discussed his diverse coaching background, including defensive experience, and how it shapes his offensive approach. Fleury plans to maintain much of last year's successful offense while supplementing it with new ideas. The Seahawks are still finalizing their coaching staff, with some roles evolving. Fleury expressed excitement about working with the talented roster and praised the visible culture on game film. Macdonald emphasized the importance of the process in selecting Fleury and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the offense.

Brian Fleury: "We're Going To Be Fast, Violent & Aggressive In Every Way We Possibly Can" 

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Head Coach Mike Macdonald discusses the Seahawks' preparation for Super Bowl LX against the Patriots. He emphasizes the team's "loose and focused" culture, praising quarterback Sam Darnold's resilience (0:20) and the defensive line's impact (12:34). Macdonald highlights rookie Nick Emmanwori's leadership (15:27) and Josh Jobe's journey from practice squad to starter (17:08). He also addresses game planning challenges (8:01) and the importance of maintaining normal routines despite the Super Bowl atmosphere (14:02). Macdonald stresses the team's ability to win in different ways and their confidence going into any matchup. He mentions the contributions of players like DeMarcus Lawrence and Michael Dickson, and discusses the team's approach to defensive strategies against the Patriots' quarterback.

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Seahawks Draft Press Conference: "Grey Zabel Checks All Of The Boxes"

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