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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media following practice on Friday afternoon to discuss the upcoming matchup with the Patriots, the status of injured players, his confidence in the running back group and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb spoke to media about his first NFL game as an offensive coordinator, the upcoming matchup with the Patriots, working with Tyler Lockett and more after practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde met with media following Thursday's practice to discuss how the defense played against the Broncos, the team's ability to tackle, how Byron Murphy II played in his NFL debut and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins met with media to discuss the defense's performance in Week 1, the team's emphasis on practicing tackling, the need to get better every week and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith met with media prior to practice on Thursday afternoon to discuss the offense needing to get out to a faster start this week, how important Kenneth Walker III is to the team, the upcoming Week 2 matchup with the Patriots and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe spoke to media about getting ready to face the New England Patriots, improving his ability to play in pass coverage, what he has seen from Derick Hall and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf met with media before Wednesday' practice to discuss the defense's performance in Week 1, what he has seen from Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon, how the offense can improve heading into Week 2 and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media prior to Wednesday's practice to discuss the upcoming matchup with the New England Patriots, being the youngest head coach in the NFL, how the team can build off of Week 1 and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen met with media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss his interception in Week 1, how good the secondary can be this season, how Julian Love has been as a leader in the secondary and more prior to practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Head Coach Mike Macdonald discusses the Seahawks' Week 1 win, praising the team's resilience in overcoming early mistakes. He highlights Geno Smith's leadership (0:18), Boye Mafe's performance (2:18), and the secondary's strong communication (6:25). Macdonald addresses the offensive line's improvement in the second half (4:24) and Tyler Lockett's impressive catch (10:37). He emphasizes the team's mental toughness and positive attitude throughout the game (13:46). Macdonald also mentions the effective play of linebacker Jerome Baker (16:24) and reflects on his first game experience as head coach (17:25).

Linebacker Tyrel Dodson discusses the Seahawks' defensive performance in their season opener. He praises the team's resilience, especially in tough red zone situations (0:32). Dodson highlights the importance of communication and preparation, mentioning his pre-game signal practice (1:30). He commends the team's tackling, crediting precise angles and trust among players (2:56). Dodson also speaks highly of playing alongside Jerome Baker (3:43) and expresses his vision for an even stronger defense that doesn't allow any scoring (4:30). He emphasizes the need for consistency and improvement, stating that great defenses don't let anyone score (4:39).

Geno Smith discusses the Seattle Seahawks' first win of the season against the Denver Broncos. Despite a rough start (0:00), including an interception, the team remained poised and made crucial adjustments. Smith praises the electric home crowd (0:09) and the defense's strong performance and discusses more after the Week 1 win.

Cornerback Riq Woolen discusses his crucial interception in the Seahawks' season opener. (0:07) Woolen describes the game as a fun, fresh start and a new beginning for the team. (0:43) He mentions teasing his teammates about catching the ball when it counts, following a similar play in preseason. (1:10) Woolen explains that the game felt like practice due to their hard training, making the interception feel second nature. (1:47) He compares this interception to a previous one in Detroit, noting the similarity in the route. (2:06) Woolen expresses his high expectations for himself, believing he should make such plays due to his hard work and unique abilities. (2:41) He emphasizes his approach of not overthinking, focusing on alignment and assignment.

In the Seahawks' season opener, safety Julian Love highlighted the defense's strong performance. (0:12) The defense made crucial red zone stops, holding the opponent to field goals after turnovers. (1:22) Love emphasized the team's strategy of playing top-down defense and tackling well against a rookie quarterback and more after the win at Lumen Field.

In the season opener, the Seattle Seahawks secured a win despite early challenges. Head Coach Mike Macdonald praised the team's composure and adjustments, particularly in the second half, and discusses more at Lumen Field.

Kenneth Walker III reflects on the Seattle Seahawks' offensive improvement in the second half of their game. (0:08) The team struggled in the first half but made adjustments during halftime. (0:29) Walker emphasizes the importance of team play and the defense's strong performance throughout the game and discusses more at Lumen Field.

Zach Charbonnet discusses the Seahawks' impressive second-half performance, highlighting key plays and players. At (0:11), he mentions overcoming first-half penalties and mistakes. Kenneth Walker III's electric performance (0:52) sparked the offense. Charbonnet emphasizes the importance of practice in perfecting deep wheel routes for running backs (1:24). He praises Tyler Lockett's game-sealing catch (1:43) and notes an increased emphasis on pass-catching for running backs in the current offense (2:18). The interview concludes with Charbonnet commending Geno Smith's 34-yard run, showcasing his speed (2:33).

Head Coach Mike Macdonald discusses the Seahawks' preparation for their season opener. (0:00) Macdonald emphasizes the importance of continued preparation in the 48 hours before the game. (0:27) He notes adjustments to the team's weekly cadence, particularly on defense. (1:03) The coach addresses communication strategies, including the use of crowd noise in practice. (2:04) Macdonald expresses confidence in linebacker Jerome Baker's return from injury. (2:29) He highlights the importance of off-field bonding between players, particularly Baker and Tyrel Dodson. (3:31) Macdonald outlines his pre-game preparations, including finalizing game plans and situational strategies. (5:03) He discusses the importance of spacing in defense and much more after Friday's practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Aden Durde, the Seahawks' Defensive Coordinator, shares insights on preparing for the upcoming game against the Broncos (0:18). He emphasizes the importance of self-focus and execution, especially when facing an uncommon opponent. Durde reflects on his experience calling plays during preseason games (1:07), discusses his growing rapport with Head Coach Mike Macdonald (1:46) and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Ryan Grubb, the Seahawks' Offensive Coordinator, expresses excitement for the season opener against the Broncos (0:00). He emphasizes tailoring the offense to players' strengths, particularly quarterback Geno Smith (1:14). Grubb praises Smith's competitiveness and career perseverance (2:42). He discusses the development of backup quarterback Sam Howell (4:18), highlights the importance of the offensive line, including Connor Williams' quick adaptation (6:18) and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Geno Smith, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, shared insights on the team's offensive preparation and dynamics for the upcoming season. Smith expressed excitement about the new offense under coordinator Ryan Grubb (0:37), emphasizing the importance of scoring points and utilizing their numerous weapons (1:07) and more prior to practice on Thursday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Julian Love, safety for the Seattle Seahawks, shares insights on the upcoming season opener against the Denver Broncos. Love expresses confidence in the team's defensive potential (1:22) while emphasizing the need for consistent execution. He discusses learning the new defensive system under head coach Mike Macdonald (2:47), praises Macdonald's communication style (5:26) and more prior to practice on Thursday afternoon.

Devon Witherspoon, cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, shares his thoughts on the upcoming season and the team's defense. At (0:05), he expresses excitement to see the team's performance and experience the fans' energy at Lumen Field. Witherspoon praises the defensive scheme at (0:42), noting it allows him to play freely while maintaining discipline. He discusses his relationship with Head Coach Mike Macdonald at (1:30) and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Tyrel Dodson, linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, shares insights about the team's new defense and dynamics. (0:14) Dodson treats Week 1 like any other game, focusing on consistency. (1:31) He expresses excitement about playing with his new teammates, praising their intelligence and skills. (2:55) Dodson is impressed by head coach Mike Macdonald's intelligence and coaching style. (3:48) He discusses the challenges of learning the new defense, which required him to discard previous knowledge, and more prior to practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. (5:34)

Head Coach Mike Macdonald discusses preparations for the Seattle Seahawks' season opener against the Denver Broncos. (0:47) Macdonald notes that 85% of practice is now tailored to the opponent. (1:16) He reflects on the journey since January, expressing appreciation for the team's hard work. (2:14) Macdonald compares the defense's readiness to his experience in Baltimore, highlighting continuous evolution in approach. (4:25) He confirms he will be calling the defense, emphasizing it's a team effort and discusses more prior to practice on Wednesday afternoon.