Seahawks Press Pass

Seahawks guard Grey Zabel shares insights on the team's preparation for their upcoming playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. He emphasizes the importance of running the ball successfully in the postseason, with the Seahawks achieving over 160 yards rushing in their last three games. Zabel expresses excitement about Charles Cross's return and his impact as a player and mentor. He also prais...

Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed discusses their preparation for their playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. Reed emphasizes that their preparation remains unchanged for the playoffs. He expects the 49ers to attempt new strategies but stresses the Seahawks' focus on stopping the run. Reed highlights the team's emphasis on proper positioning and playing for each other as key to their s...

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses the preparation for their upcoming playoff game against the 49ers. He emphasizes maintaining their regular routine despite the bye week, praising the team's run defense and highlighting key players like Ernest Jones IV and Devon Witherspoon. Macdonald touches on the challenges of facing the same opponent in consecutive games, the importance of situation...

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon discusses the approach to playoff preparation, emphasizing their focus on improvement regardless of their unknown opponent (0:12). He highlights the team's league-leading scoring defense, crediting their collective effort and commitment (1:04). Witherspoon praises the front line's versatility in both run defense and pass rush (3:54). The conversation also touc...

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp shares insights on the Seahawks' playoff preparation and team dynamics. He discusses watching games with his children (0:12) and the challenges of sports commentary (0:51). Kupp emphasizes the importance of effective blocking and team synergy in their recent success (4:12). He praises Jake Bobo's contributions (8:52) and highlights the team's focused approach to...

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner shares insights on the team's recent developments and playoff preparations. He expresses excitement about Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas being signed, praising the offensive line's performance (0:00). Barner highlights the importance of continuity in the O-line and discusses the chemistry between players (1:23). He notes increased competitiveness in practice, especial...

Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams discusses the team's defensive success and playoff preparation. He explains the origin of the "Dark Side" nickname for their defense (0:17), which emerged this season. Williams highlights their achievement as the top-scoring defense in the NFL (3:09) and attributes their success to improved run-stopping and tackling (3:55, 4:32). He emphasizes the team's...

Seahawks tackle Charles Cross expresses his excitement about his contract extension and commitment to the team (0:09). He discusses the special bond with his teammates and the organization (0:33). Cross mentions his recent injury from the Colts game (1:15) and his recovery process, emphasizing the benefit of the upcoming bye week (1:44). He highlights the offensive line's growing chemistry and pra...

Seahawks safety Julian Love discusses the team's defensive success, highlighting their league-leading performance in fewest points allowed. Love emphasizes the importance of communication and information sharing among players, explaining how the team prepares for games with extensive meetings and practice sessions. He attributes their success to a combination of athletic ability and football IQ, w...

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald outlines the schedule for the upcoming week, balancing rest and preparation for an unknown playoff opponent. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in building team culture and praises several players, including Charles Cross and Riq Woolen, for their contributions on and off the field. Macdonald discusses improvements in the team's screen game and run defen...

Head Coach Mike Macdonald expresses immense pride in the Seahawks' performance, highlighting their hard play, teamwork, and complementary football across all phases (0:00). The team's resilience and determination were key factors in their success (1:28). Macdonald praises specific players, including Nick Emmanwori's great game (1:51), Sam Darnold's play-extending abilities (2:21), and Drake Thomas...

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold discusses the team's crucial victory that secured their playoff berth. Despite offensive struggles in the red zone, Darnold praises the defense's consistent performance and special teams' excellence. He acknowledges missed opportunities, including underthrown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but highlights the team's resilience and the offensive line's strong performa...

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams shares his thoughts on the team's recent playoff victory and the strong bond among players. (0:05) Williams expresses gratitude for the season's success, especially at this stage of his career. (0:39) He highlights the team's "next play mentality" and their ability to thrive in challenging situations. (1:28) Williams emphasizes the importance of complemen...

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV celebrates the NFC West title win, highlighting the defense's impressive performance in holding the 49ers to just 3 points (0:31). He praises Drake Thomas for his crucial interception (0:50) and emphasizes the team's philosophy of preventing touchdowns (1:34). Jones commends Nick Emmanwori's versatility as a rookie (2:10) and attributes the team's success to Hea...

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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba expresses excitement about the victory and securing the top seed (0:03). He emphasizes the team's high goals and the need to focus on upcoming challenges (0:09). Smith-Njigba discusses the satisfying win against the 49ers (0:28) and the energetic locker room atmosphere (1:15). He highlights the team's offensive struggles in the red zone (2:05) but praises...

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses the team's preparation for the upcoming Week 18 game. He mentions that Josh Jones' status is questionable (1:22) and provides updates on injured players Charles Cross and Tory Horton. Macdonald praises the progress of cornerback Riq Woolen (4:50) and the work of safeties coach Jeff Howard (3:18). He also notes that Rashid Shaheed has had a good week aft...

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold shares insights on the team's preparation for their crucial Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Darnold emphasizes treating it as a regular game despite its significance (0:52). He highlights the Seahawks' strong 7-1 road record and the team's ability to win in various ways (2:55). Darnold also discusses the importance of starting games faster (4:02) and...

Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak reflects on the team's offensive growth since Week 1. He highlights the resilience of the players (0:09) and recent improvements in rushing performance (0:30). Kubiak praises the roster assembled by John Schneider, emphasizing their winning mentality (1:54). He discusses the challenges posed by Robert Saleh's defense (2:00) and addresses the team's turno...

Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde discusses the team's consistent improvement and individual player development. He highlights Riq Woolen's growth (0:51) and Byron Murphy II's maturation as a professional (4:35). Durde praises Julian Love's playmaking ability (7:55). He also addresses the challenges posed by the San Francisco 49ers' offense, particularly Christian McCaffrey's dual-threat c...

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the media ahead of the Seahawks' crucial game against the 49ers. He discussed the challenges of facing quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey (0:25), provided updates on injured players like Charles Cross and Josh Jones (1:46), and praised cornerback Riq Woolen's recent performances (7:57). Macdonald emphasized the team's adaptabil...

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp shares insights on preparing for big games and team dynamics. (0:17) He emphasizes maintaining a consistent approach throughout the season. (1:17) Kupp reminisces about the Seahawks-49ers rivalry and the excitement of playing meaningful games in January. (2:17) He discusses the challenges of playing on the road and maintaining focus. (3:42) Kupp identifies AJ Bar...

Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed shares insights on the team's preparation for their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers. Reed emphasizes the importance of taking it one day at a time (0:43) and maintaining focus on the present moment during practice (2:39). He highlights the strong camaraderie among teammates, facilitated by Head Coach Mike Macdonald's team-building exercises (1:32...

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discussed various aspects of the team's recent performance and player development. He praised Byron Murphy II's (0:37) exceptional technique in run defense and Josh Jones' (1:33) solid performance filling in for Charles Cross. Macdonald highlighted the team's strong pass defense (3:30), holding opponents without a pass play longer than 8 yards. He also commended...

Head Coach Mike Macdonald reflects on the Seahawks' important victory, highlighting the team's ability to stack plays in all three phases. He commends veteran players DeMarcus Lawrence (1:00) and Julian Love for their impactful performances. Macdonald praises Zach Charbonnet's (1:23) breakout game, noting it as his best as a Seahawk. The coach emphasizes the strength of their run game, with over 1...