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Mike Macdonald's Seahawks Look to Take More 'Shots' to Create Turnovers

Through the first six weeks of the season, Mike Macdonald’s Seattle Seahawks defense has only forced four turnovers. That’s tied for fifth-worst in the NFL with four other teams.

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What to learn from Mike Macdonald’s 3-3 starts in 2022 and 2024

With an identical record through six games, there are even more similarities and takeaways from Mike Macdonald’s starts in both Baltimore and Seattle. Through three games, Mike Macdonald was heralded as an elite hire following a 3-0 start.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / October 16

It’s not been ‘all about the ball’ for the 2024 Seahawks

After consistently being on the positive side of turnover differential for the last decade, the Seahawks are near the bottom of the league in 2024. Someone

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / October 15

Understanding what changed for the Seahawks defense

After a hot start to the season, the Seahawks defense has cooled off considerably. This is why. The Seattle Seahawks burst out of the gates to start the 2024 season, and the Mike Macdonald era, 3-0 and atop the NFC West while division rivals faltered.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Sports / October 14

Which Seahawks will benefit most from extra days of rest?

It’s been a tough and disappointing past couple of weeks for the Seattle Seahawks. A look at how the Seattle Seahawks’ rookie class has fared After a 3-0

Seattle Seahawks News / MyNorthwest.com / October 13

Breaking down where the Seahawks stand in key areas

The Seattle Seahawks have had a mixed start to the Mike Macdonald era. Through the first three weeks of the season, they were sitting at 3-0 as one of the NFL’s surprise teams after handling a favorable opening slate.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 12

Seattle Seahawks Hanging Close in Losses 'Sign to be Optimistic' Moving Forward

Even after the turnovers in key spots and inconsistencies on both sides of the football, the Seattle Seahawks stayed alive and had a shot to win late in all three of their recent losses.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 12

'Going to Get There': Mike Macdonald Optimistic About Seattle Seahawks' Trajectory

RENTON, Wash. - Enduring the first major adversity of his head coaching tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, Mike Macdonald has lamented his team's struggles with everything from losing the turnover margin, drawing too many flags, and surrendering too many explosives on defense among other things.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 12

NFC Notes: Jonathan Gannon, Mike Macdonald, Geno Smith, Cardinals, Seahawks

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon said he’s proud of the way that the team has fought and believes they’re on the right track. “Very proud,” Gannon said, via Cards Wire.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 11

Seattle Seahawks Should Put Veterans on Notice Amid Three-Game Skid

RENTON, Wash. - Throughout the course of a three-game losing streak, including in the immediate aftermath of a 36-24 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has maintained a steadfast belief that his team has the players to turn things around.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 11

Is the Seattle Seahawks' Skid Reversible With Current Roster?

The Seattle Seahawks looked like a playoff contender in their first three games of the season. But in the last three games, they’ve looked like an NFC bottom-feeder.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 11

Seattle Seahawks Head Into Much-Needed Break

The Seattle Seahawks' 3-0 start now feels like a lifetime ago. Following Thursday night's 36-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the Seahawks are now 3-3 and their early lead in the NFC West has evaporated.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 11

Mike Macdonald Defends Geno Smith After Seattle Seahawks Loss vs. San Francisco 49ers

On his 34th birthday, Geno Smith failed to get the gift of a win for the Seattle Seahawks in their 36-24 loss against the San Francisco 49ers. The loss marked the third straight for the Seahawks after winning the first three games of their season.

Mike Macdonald News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Mike Macdonald slaps Seahawks with reality check after loss to 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks have fallen back to Earth. Seattle was riding high through the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season, going undefeated. However, the Seahawks have now dropped three straight games after losing 36-24 on Thursday Night Football against the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

49ers' Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel react differently to beating Mike Macdonald after Christmas debacle

Before succeeding Pete Carroll as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Mike Macdonald served as the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. His defense was responsible for ruining Christmas for the San Francisco 49ers last year, intercepting quarterback Brock Purdy four times and derailing his chances of being named NFL MVP.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Seahawks’ defense dealt tough injuries for 49ers Week 6 clash

As the Seattle Seahawks gear up for one of their most important games of the still-young 2024 NFL season, Mike Macdonald’s defense has been dealt a series of crushing blows ahead of their Week 6 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

NFC Notes: Mike Macdonald, Jake Moody, Kyle Shanahan, 49ers, Seahawks

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said he reached out to his former defensive coordinator, Robert Saleh, following his firing from the New York Jets: “I sent him a text, but I haven’t gotten to talk to him.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 9

Seattle Seahawks' Mike Macdonald Draws on Past Experience vs. San Francisco 49ers

Following two straight losses, Mike Macdonald and the Seattle Seahawks must now turn their attention to the rival San Francisco 49ers on a short week. It's the first divisional game of the Macdonald era, and facing a 49ers team equally desperate for a win is a very tough task.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald explains intriguing Week 5 Kenneth Walker III usage

After a blazing start to the season by winning back-to-back games over the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks are now in a tailspin.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / October 6

Seattle Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald Shows Urgency After Loss to New York Giants

The Seattle Seahawks find themselves on the losing end of two straight games, falling to the New York Giants 29-20 in Week 5 at Lumen Field. After winning three straight, the Seahawks were feeling comfortable.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / October 3

New York Giants Week 5: A Look at the Seattle Seahawks Defense

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll will face off against Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald this weekend for the first time since 2022. In the previous matchup, Daboll beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-20, a Ravens team whose defense was orchestrated by none other than Macdonald.

Seattle Seahawks News / Gridiron Heroics / October 1

‘Not Good Enough’: Mike Macdonald Reflects on Seattle Seahawks’ Loss

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald didn’t hide his frustrations after coming up short in a 42-29 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday night. “I wouldn’t say it’s a litmus test,” MacDonald told reporters during his post-game press conference.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald hits team with reality check after getting torched by Lions

The Seattle Seahawks have lost their first game this season after falling to the Detroit Lions 42-29 in Week 4 on Monday Night Football. Despite Geno Smith‘s best efforts, going 38-56 and throwing for 395 yards with one touchdown and an interception, their defense could not stop the Lions’ attack on the ground or in the air.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 27

NFC Notes: De’Vondre Campbell, Mike Macdonald, 49ers, Seahawks, Vikings

49ers’ veteran LB De’Vondre Campbell was surprised to be pulled from Week 3 and conceded snaps to LB Dee Winters. “It was kind of sprung on me,” Campbell said, via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 26

Why Aidan Hutchinson Called Mike Macdonald 'Little Liar'

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has plenty of familiarity with the team's upcoming opponent and their leadership. When Hutchinson was a senior at Michigan, the Wolverines brought in a new defensive coordinator in Mike Macdonald.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 25

NFC Notes: Mike Macdonald, Brock Purdy, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers QB Brock Purdy said the team has WR Ronnie Bell‘s back after he dropped a pass that could’ve put the 49ers in field goal position to seal the game.

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / September 25

Former Ravens coach behind NFC West team’s best start since 2020

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator is taking the league by storm in his new home. The Seattle Seahawks, under the fresh leadership of head coach Mike Macdonald, have blazed through the NFL with an undefeated start, boasting a 3-0 record for the first time since 2020.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / September 24

HC Mike Macdonald confident 3-0 Seahawks 'can be so much better'

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald acknowledged that the team's 3-0 start is excellent, but he's also confident that his team will continue to improve.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / September 17

Is star wideout rejuvenated under new Seahawks regime?

It's early in the season, but the new coaching staff under first-year head coach Mike Macdonald has fully embraced using DK Metcalf more often than under Pete Carroll.

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