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Mike Macdonald hired as Seahawks coach: Seattle fit, NFL buzz
"How can Macdonald improve this struggling defense?
Henderson: Macdonald can help here by bringing in an upgraded scheme and getting more out his players than Seattle's previous defensive coaches did. It has been a bottom-tier unit the past two seasons, particularly against the run. And while the Seahawks were undermanned up front in 2022, their entire defense underachieved in 2023 after an offseason overhaul of their front seven, as well as the additions of cornerback Devon Witherspoon and safety Julian Love on the back end."
"How would you grade this hire?
Tannenbaum: A. Macdonald is innovative, poised and insightful beyond his years, and we've seen his defensive scheme work well both in the NFL and college. I see limitless upside here for Seattle."
"How can Macdonald improve this struggling defense?
Henderson: Macdonald can help here by bringing in an upgraded scheme and getting more out his players than Seattle's previous defensive coaches did. It has been a bottom-tier unit the past two seasons, particularly against the run. And while the Seahawks were undermanned up front in 2022, their entire defense underachieved in 2023 after an offseason overhaul of their front seven, as well as the additions of cornerback Devon Witherspoon and safety Julian Love on the back end."
"How would you grade this hire?
Tannenbaum: A. Macdonald is innovative, poised and insightful beyond his years, and we've seen his defensive scheme work well both in the NFL and college. I see limitless upside here for Seattle."
Can Mike Macdonald get the Seahawks back on track? Five questions and a grade for Seattle's coaching hire
The Seahawks are hiring Mike Macdonald as their new coach to replace Pete Carroll. How does he fit, can he fix this defense and what's next?
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