Seahawks Press Pass

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses the Seahawks' preparation for their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. He emphasizes the importance of divisional games and analyzes the challenges posed by the 49ers' offensive system. Macdonald notes the team's focus on starting games strong and mentions adjustments to their home game routine. He also highlights the impact of new addition Cooper Kupp, praising his credibility and independent thinking. The coach touches on the team's evolving leadership council and expresses appreciation for Seahawks legends' involvement with the current team. Macdonald also discusses the challenges of game planning for the first week of the season and the team's approach to their run game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp shares insights on the team's preparation for their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. (0:09) Kupp emphasizes the excitement surrounding Week 1. (0:47) He praises coach Mike Macdonald's openness to player input and ideas. (3:06) Kupp compares Macdonald's coaching style to that of his former coach, highlighting their constant drive for improvement. (5:38) He expresses enthusiasm about playing at Lumen Field as a Seahawk, acknowledging its challenging atmosphere for visitors. (7:25) Kupp commends wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's versatility and competitiveness. (8:47) He discusses the challenges of preparing for the 49ers' defense with limited preseason footage, emphasizing the importance of mastering their own strategies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed shares insights on the team's preparation for the upcoming season. Reed emphasizes the importance of winning at home (0:19) and playing physical, Seahawks-style football (0:40). He notes improved confidence in the defensive scheme in year two (0:56) and praises new head coach Mike Macdonald for setting high standards and bringing back physicality (1:42). Reed highlights the growth of the offensive line, particularly in the run game (3:01), and describes the team's strengthened culture of brotherhood, citing increased interactions between different position groups (3:45). He also mentions team-building activities like "walking talks" that have helped players connect across the roster (4:11). Reed shares an example of connecting with punter Michael Dickson during these activities, gaining a new appreciation for Dickson's competitiveness (5:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald spoke to media on Monday afternoon about beginning the first regular season game-week of 2025, finalizing the results of position battles, how the rookies are approaching their first game and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to discuss deciding on the starting offensive line, preparing for the beginning of the regular season, establishing the 53-man roster and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks president of football operations/general manager John Schneider met with media following practice on Wednesday afternoon to discuss establishing the 53-man roster, building out the practice squad and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks safety Julian Love met with media following practice on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how the team has grown from the time he arrived in Seattle, his leadership style within the defense, facing the Seahawks offense in practice every day and more at the Virgina Mason Athletic Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner spoke to media on Tuesday afternoon about the team's mentality going into the season, what stands out about this group, preparing to face off against the 49ers in Week 1 and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to discuss the upcoming 53-man roster deadline, the progress the team made throughout training camp and the preseason, the status of injured players and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to recap the preseason finale at the Packers, give updates on the status of injured players, what he saw from rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe and more at Lambeau Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe met with media following the preseason finale at the Packers to discuss his first NFL start, what the team can improve upon, where he grew the most throughout the preseason and more from Lambeau Field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to discuss what he saw from the team in the joint practice with the Packers, the status of injured players, preparations for the upcoming preseason finale and more in Green Bay, Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams met with media after today's practice to discuss how the defense performed against the Packers, the progress the defense has made throughout training camp, the intensity of the joint practice and more from Green Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold spoke to media about the progress he has made throughout training camp, his relationship with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jalen Milroe getting the start in the preseason finale and more following Thursday's joint practice in Green Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp shares insights on the preseason performance and team dynamics. At (0:13), he praises the team's strong running game. Kupp emphasizes the importance of joint practices (1:10) for seeing different techniques and coverages. He discusses his relationship with Ernest Jones IV (2:23) and the value of understanding play intentions (4:05). Kupp highlights the importance of quarterback meetings (5:22) and his impressions of Sam Darnold (7:49). He also comments on Devon Witherspoon's competitive energy (10:08) and the team's encouraging opening drive in the preseason game (11:40).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV shares insights on the team's development. He praises rookie players for their intelligence and quick adaptation to the playbook (1:39). Jones highlights the benefits of joint practices over preseason games (2:46) and mentions the team's recent day off (3:27). He discusses the defensive line's coordination (4:29) and expresses confidence in the offense's rapid improvement since OTAs (5:16). Jones also commends Devon Witherspoon's energy and impact on the defense (6:28). Additionally, he mentions Cooper Kupp's attention to detail (1:02) and Nick Emmanwori's progress (2:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald provided updates on the team's progress and preparations for their upcoming preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He mentioned that Uchenna Nwosu is ahead of schedule in his recovery and may be available early in the season (0:30). Macdonald praised the team's performance in their recent game against Kansas City, highlighting the players' effort and improved coaching staff operations (1:47). He discussed the offensive line's progress towards settling on their starting five (3:13) and emphasized the importance of maintaining intensity in practices (3:55). Macdonald also touched on rookie development, special teams execution (8:41), and the balance between protecting and getting reps for returning players like Kenneth Walker III (10:14). He mentioned that Uchenna Nwosu is a leader on defense and praised his versatility (2:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas discusses the offensive line's performance in the preseason game, highlighting areas for improvement and the importance of building blocks (0:04). He emphasizes the value of being back in full practice after his offseason work (0:20). Lucas praises explosive plays and backside blocks, mentioning the team's focus on maintaining an upbeat tempo throughout the game (0:40, 1:10). He commends Anthony Bradford's progress (1:28) and shares positive thoughts on Jalen Sundell's performance as center (1:51). Looking ahead, Lucas expresses excitement for joint practices with the Packers, viewing them as an opportunity to compete against skilled defensive players (2:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald expressed satisfaction with the Seahawks' preseason game performance. He highlighted the strong start (0:01), praising the running game and Sam Darnold's sharp opening drive (1:09). Macdonald emphasized the team's relentless attitude (2:05) and discussed individual player performances, including Dareke Young's growth (2:37) and Jake Bobo's two touchdown catches (8:47). He also commended the offensive line's work (5:44) and Drew Lock's decisive play (8:22). Macdonald noted areas for improvement, particularly in special teams coverage (2:13), and looked forward to upcoming practices against Green Bay (0:40). He also mentioned Jalen Milroe's performance, highlighting some operational aspects to improve (3:41).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold reflects on the Seahawks' preseason game, highlighting the strong performance of the offensive line and effective running game (0:02). He emphasizes the importance of a balanced offense, mixing runs with play-action passes and keepers (0:53, 1:14). Darnold praises the team's ability to involve multiple receivers (1:55) and the effectiveness of getting quarterbacks outside the pocket (2:22). He also mentions the progress in various run schemes (3:07) and his personal growth in quickly releasing the ball (3:50). Darnold discusses the developing trust with receivers and the team's adaptation to the offensive system (5:40). He notes the challenging but beneficial practice against their own defense, which helps in understanding different coverages and pressures (4:39).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.