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MIKE MACDONALD AND THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Seahawks are going from having the NFL’s oldest head coach to having the NFL’s youngest head coach. After an outstanding two-year run as the Ravens’ defensive coordinator, 36-year-old Mike Macdonald signed a six-year deal to become Seattle’s head coach.
- In 2023, Macdonald’s defense became the first ever to lead the league in scoring defense, sacks and takeaways.
- He started his coaching career with the Ravens in 2014 and has been with Baltimore every year since except for 2021, when he was Michigan‘s defensive coordinator .
- Macdonald succeeds Pete Carroll, 72, who was moved to an adviser role after coaching the team for 14 seasons, a stretch that included two Super Bowl trips and one title.
Macdonald has big shoes to fill, and I think he’ll be up to the task. I was super impressed with him this past season as he not only got the most out of his superstar, Roquan Smith, but also elevated the game of his upcoming youngsters (Kyle Hamilton, Justin Madubuike, Patrick Queen) and his veterans (Jadeveon Clowney, Kyle Van Noy). Clowney, who didn’t even sign with Baltimore until well into the preseason, finished with a career high-tying 9.5 sacks. Van Noy, who wasn’t on any team at season’s start, finished with a career-high nine sacks.
That bodes well for Macdonald’s prospects in Seattle, which has some young defensive talent, led by rookie Pro Bowl corner Devon Witherspoon, but needs reinforcements. The unit…
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