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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Your source for weekly Seattle Seahawks press conferences with head coach Mike Macdonald, quarterback Sam Darnold, and more.

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

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Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury met with the media ahead of calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, saying the last two days of practice have been the most fun he's had in seven years. He discussed his game-plan process, his growth alongside quarterback Sam Darnold, his decision to call the game from the field with support from Justin Outten, Tyson Prince and Daniel Stern upstairs, and the aggressive style Head Coach Mike Macdonald demands. Fleury also touched on his own path into coaching and what to expect from young contributors like rookie running back Jadarian Price and tight end Elijah Arroyo.

Brian Fleury: "We're Going To Just Play Seahawks Football" 

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Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with media to discuss the Seahawks defense heading into the season. He detailed the emphasis placed on communicating through crowd noise at home, Trevon Diggs' progress since arriving, and the continuity built over three years in Mike Macdonald's system. Durde also assessed his cornerback, edge, linebacker and safety groups, including Avery Smith, Dante Fowler Jr., Tyrice Knight and a safety room still awaiting Nick Emmanwori's return.

Aden Durde On The Defense's Growth Heading Into The Season

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Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams met with the media ahead of Seattle's season opener at home, saying the defending champions are keeping football the main thing and preparing for the opponent like any other week rather than leaning on their Super Bowl meeting (0:14). He described a locker room that isn't patting itself on the back, starting again at the bottom of the mountain and taking it day by day (0:57), and explained how the championship parade and the birth of his son Zion helped him turn the page (2:21). Now in his 12th season, Williams also discussed the challenge of going back-to-back, the growth of Byron Murphy II, and the benefits of a third year in Head Coach Mike Macdonald's defense.

Leonard Williams: "Everyone Has Done A Good Job Of Handling Success" 

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

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