Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald reflects on the Seahawks' recent performance and plans for the bye week. He emphasizes the importance of rest and self-scouting (0:30). Macdonald praises Leonard Williams' impact on defense (1:56) and Nick Emmanwori's emergence as a nickelback (6:19). He discusses improvements in the run game (9:10) and quarterback Sam Darnold's resilience (10:00). Macdonald also addresses the team's penalties, injury updates, and the potential return of players like Christian Haynes and Olu Oluwatimi after the bye (14:35). He concludes by acknowledging the offensive line's progress while noting there's still room for improvement (17:32).

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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Recaps The Week 7 Win vs. Houston

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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media at the NFL Annual League Meeting to discuss the team heading into the 2026 season, how the new coaching staff has adjusted so far, the team's mindset heading into the season as the reigning Super Bowl champs and more.

Mike Macdonald: "I'm Really Excited For Our Group This Year"

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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, head coach Mike Macdonald and president of football operations/general manager John Schneider met with media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss Jaxon's multi-year contract extension.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba On His Contract Extension: "This Is Home For Me"

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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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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Recaps The Week 7 Win vs. Houston

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