Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald spoke to media ahead of the home opener against New England, saying the team is back in its normal midweek rhythm and focused on controlling what it can control. He addressed Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury's first regular season game calling plays, the emotion of the home banner drop, and how the group has handled everything that follows a Super Bowl season. Macdonald also detailed game-planning limits with early-season tape, the safety competition, special teams continuity and standout rookies.

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Head Coach Mike Macdonald Previews The Week 1 Matchup vs. Patriots

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