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Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde discussed the defense's focus on fundamentals and limiting yards in the run game, while praising Linebacker Tyrice Knight (00:40) for playing decisively, showing up in the pass game, and tackling well. (00:58) Following the break, Durde noted that the coaching staff evaluated areas for self-improvement, specifically targeting red zone execution, third-down errors, pass-rush effectiveness, and pre- and post-snap alignments (01:12). (01:35) Looking ahead to the upcoming matchup, he emphasized the importance of understanding leverage, run fits, and pocket control on early and third downs (02:49). (03:26) Durde also explained the keys to diagnosing and defending screen passes alongside Linebacker Ernest Jones IV (04:10), while referencing Head Coach Mike Macdonald's philosophy of building the pass rush from a four-man foundation (04:57), and (05:45) highlighted the strong impact of Safety Ty Okada making tackles from the third level (06:08) alongside Safety Julian Love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury assessed the offense's recent Thursday night performance by noting improvements in the quick game and third-down efficiency, while sharing how the coaching staff spent the weekend evaluating film from the first six games to align with Head Coach Mike Macdonald on schemes moving forward (00:56, 01:25). (03:29) Fleury explained the second-half reliance on the shotgun formation as a way to trust quarterback Sam Darnold to get the ball downfield and take advantage of one-on-one matchups for wide receivers Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp while the defense double-teamed wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. (04:07) Addressing the evolution of the rushing attack, Fleury highlighted plans to lean into the team's best-executed blocking combinations and expressed excitement for the eventual return of running back Zach Charbonnet, whose ability to generate extra yards through contact brings reassurance to the offensive line (04:43, 05:17). (06:13) While disappointed to lose tight end Elijah Arroyo after strong development, Fleury expressed high confidence in tight ends AJ Barner, Eric Saubert—who helped push running back George Holani into the end zone for a touchdown—and Nick Kallerup stepping into larger roles, alongside discussing creative ways to utilize wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (05:38) and running back Velus Jones Jr. (06:54, 08:57).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks quarterback (QB) met with media, emphasizing the offense's focus on daily consistency, sustaining drives on third down, and preparing to play decisively against a fast Kansas City Chiefs defense (00:00, 00:44, 03:49). Reflecting on quick defensive pressures from the previous game, Quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold notes the importance of protecting the football by throwing the ball away or taking a sack rather than forcing passes, while trusting his progressions and self-scouting offensive tendencies (02:02, 04:32, 06:03). He commends Running Back (RB) Zach Charbonnet for his relentless mindset and work ethic throughout his recovery from ACL surgery as he prepares to return to action (05:00, 05:15). Quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold also addresses improving pass protection communication through practice repetitions and explains how fellow Quarterback (QB) Drew Lock helped relay play calls on the field during recent crowd noise and headset issues (07:40, 08:16, 08:24). Finally, Quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold expresses complete confidence in Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury, praising his adaptability, thorough Saturday night game-plan previews, and collaborative approach to establishing the offense's identity (03:30, 09:04, 09:36, 10:24).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV discusses the importance of football IQ and quick processing in the defensive system, while crediting the team's strong run defense to a collective mentality and gap-sound play up front (00:46, 02:05). (01:32) Ernest Jones IV emphasizes the need to stay disciplined against run-pass options and notes how thorough preparation from the coaching staff allows the defense to play fast and decisively (02:30). (04:28) He expresses full confidence in Quarterback Sam Darnold and the roster to bounce back, and reflects on honest conversations led by Head Coach Mike Macdonald during the mini-bye about tightening up red zone defense (05:05). (05:47) Looking ahead to Sunday night at Lumen Field, Ernest Jones IV highlights the primetime crowd noise as a major defensive weapon, praises fellow Linebacker Tyrice Knight (07:02), and touches on his recent sack streak (07:35), diagnosing screen passes (08:01), and relying on his instincts (09:01).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks safety Ty Okada expresses his excitement about returning to the field after suffering an injury during sprints heading into Week 1 (00:03, 00:15) and shares how Devon Witherspoon gave him the nickname "Ty GPT" for quickly answering questions in meetings (00:38, 03:56). Addressing the honest conversations mentioned by Head Coach Mike Macdonald and linebacker (LB) Ernest Jones IV, Okada emphasizes the secondary's focus on deeply understanding their roles to bring plays to life (01:10, 01:25). He also praises running back (RB) Zach Charbonnet's recovery from ACL surgery (01:45, 01:57) and defensive tackle (DT) Byron Murphy II's impressive season (03:20, 03:26), while explaining how attention to detail shut down Denver's offense (02:18, 02:25) and helps all 11 defenders stop screen passes (02:55, 03:01).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald opens by addressing how the defense approaches screen plays as a collective team effort (00:33) and how offenses operating under center impact run game principles alongside a reference to Running Back Zach Charbonnet's recovery timetable (03:25). Looking at Seattle's offense, Head Coach Mike Macdonald explains the balance of staying within their wide-zone wheelhouse while mixing in other run concepts (05:53), and notes that the offensive line and team have shown strong effort and attitude with room to grow in decisiveness (06:48). He also discusses his coaching philosophy for helping players improve through open communication (07:46) before confirming that Linebacker Drake Thomas will not practice today (08:35). On the defensive side, Head Coach Mike Macdonald emphasizes that stopping the run requires team-wide fundamentals like block destruction, tackling, and proper leverage (08:48), while noting that the defensive line sets the tone up front (12:36) and split-safety structures provide extra layers of defensive overlap (13:32). Finally, he stresses that starting fast offensively is a product of decisiveness and assignment alignment (09:53), and confirms that utilizing two-back personnel with Fullback Brady Russell remains on the table even with Fullback Robbie Ouzts unavailable (10:33).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp discusses how the team used its extra days for self-scouting to identify areas for improvement, noting at (00:42) that better offensive execution comes down to mastering simple details, staying consistent, and eliminating penalties. (01:35) Addressing the transition with offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and comments from head coach Mike Macdonald on team alignment, Kupp explains at (02:13) that great teams separate themselves by collaborating closely and aligning on the finest details of every play. (03:25) Regarding offensive continuity, Kupp emphasizes the importance of getting everyone on the same page with small scheme nuances and playing "12 as one" football, adding at (04:16) that the team must eliminate big negative plays to make its flashes of strong play across offense, defense, and special teams more consistent. (04:48) Kupp also praises quarterback (QB) Sam Darnold for his preparation and steady demeanor, highlighting at (05:31) Darnold's proven ability to persevere through adversity, before concluding with notes on weekend conversations with head coach Mike Macdonald (06:28), dictating offensive tempo (07:39), and focusing solely on winning this week's game (08:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks safety Julian Love discusses the upcoming defensive challenges for the Seattle Seahawks, emphasizing that an all-hands-on-deck effort is required to contain explosive opposing playmakers (00:11). To improve against the screen game and the run, safety Julian Love explains that the defense must attack blockers and leverage while defensive backs and linebackers close space and fly to the ball on both early and obvious passing downs (00:45, 01:19, 02:05). Safety Julian Love praises the physical dominance of the Seahawks' defensive interior—specifically defensive tackle Leonard Williams, defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, and nose tackle Jarran Reed—for setting the tone up front so the secondary does not have to overcommit to the box (04:40). Finally, safety Julian Love notes that the team respects former teammates who previously shared the backfield with running back Zach Charbonnet, while remaining eager to play clean, complementary football by fixing details on third-and-long and in the red zone (03:05, 08:01, 08:42, 09:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to address the team's offensive struggles, voicing strong faith in quarterback Sam Darnold and framing the turnovers as a team-wide problem the coaching staff can help solve. He outlined plans with offensive coordinator Brian Fleury to re-establish the run game, play to Darnold's strengths outside the pocket, and avoid obvious passing downs, while also praising his defensive staff's in-game adjustments. Macdonald provided injury and lineup updates, rejected singling out any one player or unit, and described a sense of urgency and honest self-evaluation heading into the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the media following Seattle's loss to the Denver Broncos, crediting Denver's complete three-phase performance while expressing pride in his team's effort and resolve. He pinpointed ball security, a missing run game and too many hits on the quarterback as the top issues to fix, and addressed Sam Darnold's overtime interception directly. Macdonald also provided an injury update on tight end Elijah Arroyo and said the extra days before the team returns Monday will be valuable for finding solutions in the film and analytics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media following the Seahawks' loss to Denver and took full ownership of the defeat, saying there was "no way to sugarcoat it" and that the offense can't turn the ball over (0:01). He broke down both of his interceptions, credited Denver's pass rush, and said the turnovers weren't fair to a defense and special teams unit that are playing well. At 3-3, Darnold said "there's a lot of football left" and that he has to be better, including getting the ball out faster to cut down on sacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp defended quarterback Sam Darnold and said the entire offense shares responsibility for the turnovers and self-inflicted mistakes. Kupp said he'd need to review the tape on the final play, praised the locker room's preparation and attitude, and stressed that the team must chase the "razor-thin margins" to close out tight games. He also credited Darnold's second-half play, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's big plays, and offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's tempo calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams spoke after another narrow Seahawks loss, saying the team put itself in position to win and simply has to finish (0:04, 0:23). He addressed the frustration of three losses by a combined eight points, the defense's second-half turnaround, and where Seattle stands at 3-3 (0:55, 1:23, 1:52). Williams also discussed his leadership role and his long-standing relationship with quarterback Sam Darnold, expressing full confidence that Darnold will get out of his current stretch (1:52, 2:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold met with the media during the Seahawks' short turnaround ahead of a Thursday night home game against Denver. He addressed being more decisive and getting the ball out faster, the urgency around protecting the football, and the challenge posed by Denver's defense. Darnold also discussed his short-term memory and perspective, and said Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury's demeanor and message have not changed as the offense turns the page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury met with media to detail how the staff plans to help quarterback Sam Darnold play faster and more decisively during a short week. He broke down the offense's third-down struggles, the run game's inconsistency, recent ball-security issues and the shift away from seven-plus-man protections. Fleury emphasized leaning on familiar concepts, all-11 accountability in protecting the football, and matchup-driven protection calls, closing with a focus on process and weekly improvement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.