Mike Macdonald: "There Is A Lot Of Room For Growth" (2024)

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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following practice on Monday afternoon to discuss what he saw on film from the loss to the Titans, the battle for one of the starting guard positions, what he has seen from second year linebacker Derick Hall and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video Mike Macdonald: "There Is A Lot Of Room For Growth" Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following practice on Monday afternoon to discuss what he saw on film from the loss to the Titans, the battle for one of the starting guard positions, what he has seen from second year linebacker Derick Hall and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video Christian Haynes: "I'm Starting To Get Very Comfortable" Seahawks guard Christian Haynes met with media on Wednesday to discuss getting reps at both guard positions, what he has learned from veteran guard Laken Tomlinson, practicing against the Seahawks defensive line every day and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video K'Von Wallace: "This System Seems Perfect For Me" Seahawks safety K'Von Wallace met with media prior to practice on Wednesday afternoon to discuss his role of communicating in the defense, the process of joining the Seahawks in free agency, watching film to become more familiar with his teammates' tendencies and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video AJ Barner: "I'm Excited To See The 12s" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner spoke to media about his excitement for their upcoming preseason game at Lumen Field, what he is looking to showcase in the preseason finale, what he thought about the trip to Nashville and more before practice on Wednesday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video Laviska Shenault: "This Receiver Room Has No Drop-off" Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault met with media prior to practice on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the new kickoff rule, the depth in the wide receiver room, what he has seen from going against the defensive backs in practice and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video Tre Brown: "I Want To Be The Best" Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown spoke to media about going into his fourth season in the NFL, what he thought about the joint practices in Nashville, practicing against the wide receivers and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday afternoon.

NOW PLAYING video Sam Howell: "I'm Trying To Help This Team Win Games" Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell met with media following the loss to the Titans to discuss how the offense performed, how he has felt he has played in these two preseason games, the depth in the wide receiver room and more in Nashville, Tenn.

NOW PLAYING video Tyrice Knight: "The Team Got Better Taking This Trip" Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight spoke to media about how his first preseason is going, what areas of his game he is seeing growth in, what he still needs to improve in and more at Nissan Stadium.

NOW PLAYING video Mike Macdonald: "This Leaves Us Hungry For More" Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following the loss to the Titans to discuss his message to the team after the loss in Nashville, what he saw from Sam Howell, what the team needs to improve in and more on Saturday evening.

NOW PLAYING video Easop Winston Jr: "I Can't Wait To See How We Progress" Seahawks wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. spoke to media about his touchdown reception, working with Sam Howell, how grateful he is to be a part of the organization and more after the preseason loss to the Titans.

NOW PLAYING video Derick Hall: "This Week Was Very Productive For Us" Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall met with media to discuss how the team is progressing throughout preseason, how beneficial the week of joint practices were, what the team needs to improve in and more in Nashville, Tenn.

NOW PLAYING video Mike Macdonald: "The Guys Did A Great Job" Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to discuss how the two days of joint practices went, what he saw from the defense, how Geno Smith performed against the Titans' defense and more in Nashville, Tenn.

NOW PLAYING video Devon Witherspoon: "It Was A Good Test For Us" Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon met with media following the second day of joint practices in Tennessee to discuss how the two joint practices with the Titans went, what he learned from former teammate and current Titans safety Jamal Adams, what he wanted to get out of these practices and more in Nashville.

NOW PLAYING video Mike Macdonald: "There Were A Lot Of Positive Things" Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media after the joint practice with the Titans to discuss how the team looked in Wednesday's practice, what the team is trying to accomplish in these practices, the status of injured players and more in Nashville, TN.

NOW PLAYING video Geno Smith: "We Moved The Ball Pretty Well" Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith met with media following the team's joint practice with the Titans to discuss how the offense performed in the first practice in Tennessee, how he is feeling since returning from injury, getting to reconnect with former teammates Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs and more on Wednesday afternoon.

NOW PLAYING video Mike Macdonald: "There's A Lot Of Room For Growth" Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following Monday's practice to discuss how the team's preseason debut went, signing offensive lineman Connor Williams, what to expect from the team's joint practices with the Titans and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video Connor Williams: "I'm Excited To Be A Part Of This" Seahawks center Connor Williams met with media after practice on Monday afternoon to discuss his decision to sign with Seattle, how he has been able to recovery from a season ending injury last year, what stood out about the Seahawks from his visits and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

NOW PLAYING video Mike Macdonald: "That Was A Great First Start" Head Coach Mike Macdonald discusses the Seahawks' first preseason game, expressing pride in the team's mentality and focus. He highlights the solid performance of the defense, particularly the front line and tackling. Macdonald praises quarterback Sam Howell's play (2:02) and rookie Byron Murphy II's impact (2:50). He notes areas for improvement in special teams coverage (3:21) and emphasizes the importance of these preseason games for refining processes. Macdonald envisions building a team identity that's tough to play against, emphasizing unity and connection among players (5:00).

NOW PLAYING video Sam Howell: "It Was Good To Get Back Out There" Quarterback Sam Howell discusses the Seahawks' preseason game, praising the team's overall performance and Head Coach Mike Macdonald's debut (0:34). Howell reflects on his own camp progress and ability to make plays with his feet, especially on third downs (1:28). He highlights Brady Russell's impressive touchdown run after catch (2:42) and discusses the team's third-down conversion rate (3:17). Howell expresses confidence in the offense's growing familiarity with the system as they continue to practice and improve (3:54).

NOW PLAYING video Coby Bryant: "I Just Love Football" Coby Bryant reflects on his interception during a preseason game (0:07). Bryant emphasizes the importance of detailed practice under new head coach Mike Macdonald, highlighting improved communication and teamwork (0:33). He discusses embracing his role as a safety and setting weekly improvement goals (1:03). Bryant notes the defense's strong performance against another team, attributing it to challenging practices (1:43). He also mentions the team's focus on tackling and the 'dog mentality' they aim to maintain across all units (2:16, 2:34).

NOW PLAYING video Byron Murphy II: "We Can Really See Mike Macdonald's Vision" Byron Murphy II discusses his first NFL game experience, expressing excitement and gratitude. He describes a tackle for loss (0:35) and a near-sack play, emphasizing the importance of finishing plays. Murphy highlights the boost in confidence for the defense under Coach Mike Macdonald's leadership (1:40). He notes the clean execution and strong communication on the field (2:17), attributing it to the team's consistent practice and Coach Macdonald's emphasis on communication. Murphy expresses enthusiasm about seeing Coach Macdonald's vision come to life after the game.

NOW PLAYING video Mike Macdonald: "We Are Right Where We Want To Be" Head Coach Mike Macdonald discusses the team's goals for the preseason game against the L.A. Chargers, emphasizing the opportunity to evaluate players and the team's progress (0:15). He mentions that some starters, including Geno Smith, won't play, while others like Byron Murphy II will participate (1:36). Macdonald praises DK Metcalf's leadership (3:58) and discusses the importance of tackling fundamentals (2:02). He also touches on the team's principles, flexibility in methods (5:22), meeting Tony Dungy (6:34) and addresses the wide receiver competition (8:12).

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