Mike Macdonald ACED his first test as SEATTLE SEAHAWKS win his coaching debut (what did we learn?)

Mike Macdonald's first game as an NFL head coach earned him a win, but there's a lot more to assess today outside what happened between the white lines of the Seattle Seahawks 26-20 win over the Denver Broncos.
What did yesterday's game, and how he spoke about it afterwards, tell us about the culture and mentality he's trying to build?
Thoughts on the day after, and what we're learning about the approach of our new head coach.
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[@JohnMurphy-b2e]

WE were really happy with the game once we got through the first half. But, at one point in that first half hour, we were saying the defense couldn't stay on the field that long and continue to fire on all cylinders. They did, and we were an entirely different team in the second half. I like this new-look Seahawks. They're going to do great things!

[@3Gunzdeep]

108 during a huddle is pretty good for the crowd. Both the times they beat the record were on big plays during the play. the Chiefs did an organized crowd noise during a commercial break of all things. Their fans are not near as loud for as long. Also, the decibels might be louder actually on the field and they are in the stands with the way the stadium is designed.

[@littlebilly8747]

The advantage of having three #1 receivers is that if DK draws their top corner it opens it up for the other guys

[@Perfumery_by_Sabin]

I had the same thought. I just hope DK didn’t get tired of it, if it Leo’s happening often

[@brucesult5167]

I’ve enjoyed your work for the last few years and just wanted to say thanks so much. Appreciate it, well done

[@michaelcrowhorse-chavez6582]

Great things up close and ahead 🏈💙💚

[@henriquecanalle2630]

Best seahawks channel!! 👏👏

[@bobbynesbitt1863]

I think it was good to see adjustments made after halftime

[@keether1135]

Not only was it a real game. We won!!

[@wiredspeaker5658]

I still believe Bobo has to be lined up on 3rd downs and in the red zone. His high point ability and catch radius is ridiculous.

[@jonaspareja]

Offences better brace themselves!!! Swarming D is back in town!!! 💪🏽🫡 We coming for the Whiners/Rams! 💨💨

[@brucesult5167]

Thanks!

[@SeahawksForeverDanViens]

Thank you SO MUCH sir!!! Much appreciated!

[@TheSkyline5467]

I've talked to so many people who say they are still paralyzed by what they went through during covid. The more people in that crowd that are letting loose, the more those people will join in.

[@andreaspringer6888]

Liked seeing that they were able to adjust in the second half. However, they do need to account how bad for that first half was too. Lotta good, lots to be improved. Game 1 in the books, and just am still very hyped for the new era

[@TheSkyline5467]

It was notable to me that Marshawn, who didn't in his words "f with" Pete, clearly does with Mike!

[@geraldturner4770]

It got real quite at the Seahawks fan club in the first half. Bunch of new people, must not have known about the Hawk Roller Coaster.

[@tonyinmontana3740]

I'll be interested to see what you think after you watch the All 22. I think the game would have been a lot closer if the Bronco's hadn't shot themselves in the foot as well. There were several dropped balls by the Broncos receivers and some really bad passes to open targets by Nix. Overall, I would say it was a solid outing because the Hawks tackled well after the catch and really shut down the run. Offensively for Seattle, I like the adjustment in run style in the second half, but I think overall, we were trying to get everyone involved instead of trying to have a solid game plan.

[@jessrosenblatt9835]

What was remarkable was how good the run game was in 2nd half with a OL that was so bad in the 1st half. Hawks opened holes better than any time since Holgrem. Remarkable.

[@MrAndymcginn]

How DO they adress the issues at RG, RT, LG? what are the options besides the Lucas recovery (knock on wood!)?

[@mickelkam10]

I think that Bradford and Tomlinson cannot continue to start games in this fashion. They were both atrocious during that first half. I think the vibe was just different. The crowd was very excited and into the game. That’s something that was missing. We saw the adjustments that were made by the coaches at halftime. Something that neither Carroll, nor Waldron and Hurtt would have done. Now, let me focus on the defensive side of the ball. You could see the defense clicking. You could see players knowing exactly what their assignments were. There wasn’t a whole lot of confusion. Was tackling an issue?. Nope. I’ve got the all 22 film already and I was amazed at the concepts that Mike and Ryan were running. This will be a freaking scary team on both sides of the ball no matter how much they try to amp up the 49ers despite their dominant win vs The Jets and Rodgers last night. Woolen, Love, Witherspoon, Dotson, Baker, Jenkins, Murphy, Mafe, and many more were absolutely incredible. How many times in the last 6-7 years were we able to say that?. Cross was given a 94.8 rating. He was incredibly good. Lockett, JSN, Metcalf, and Walker were all studs. Despite the INT. Y Geno, that one handed game sealing catch by Lockett was no picnic, but the dart that Geno threw was crazy. He couldn’t have placed the ball any better. Although the Patriots won the game, too, they don’t fool anyone. In my honest opinion this is their worst roster in the last 25 years. They played a Bengals team that looked dispirited, unmotivated, and flat out lost. The Chase fiasco for the extension has got that team out of focus. Burrow also looked like his head just wasn’t in the game. But we know Cincinnati is much much better than that. Higgins was also out. So they didn’t have much to work with. You 12s shouldn’t be worried about the game on Sunday morning. Seattle will show you why we are the better team with the better coaches and we will be 2-0. Mark my words. This patriots team ain’t got shit on us. Pardon my French. Don’t let a win vs a team with other external issues fool you. Awesome video once again, Dan. Thank you.

[@drpammy7847]

Derek Hall and Mafe combined for 13 quarterback pressures and two sacks. Wow. Spoon and cross also played great Proving the Russ trade with broncos was one of the greatest in NFL history Love this show Dr Pammy

[@badass1g]

This is my fav hawks channel. His voice is relaxing vs the other hawks channels, they really annoy me. And wtf happen to Kj channel??? Damn!

[@_ak.37]

KJ is now coaching with the 49ers. The podcast name changed to “all day” and other people host it now

[@JeremyTjensvold]

He went to work for the enemy

[@MAXIMUSRELDAS]

You have to list the annoying podcasts in order now!!!

[@TheSkyline5467]

This is your Hawks ASMR channel? 😎

[@Perfumery_by_Sabin]

Very visually appealing stream. Excellent quality

[@Perfumery_by_Sabin]

And audio and lighting. I envy your setup and streaming knowledge. My streams are basic af

[@SeahawksForeverDanViens]

Thank you for that!!!

[@SeahawksForeverDanViens]

@@Perfumery_by_SabinI watched a lot of KZbin videos and tried out a bunch of different setups.

[@calvinjewett8216]

Hey Dan! Are you gonna be at the Apple Cup this Saturday? If so, I'd LOVE to get a chance to meet you and say hi. I'm in the Cougar Marching Band and I play the biggest drum so I'll be hard to miss on the field or in the stands!

[@61Wolves]

Do you think maybe the crowd is worn out from the early 2000's or are they just more optimistic and waiting for this team to truly pop ?

[@stanpugh212]

I'm expecting an improvement in play from both Offence and Defense in New England. I heard from one "expert" that all teams improve their play in the second week. BTW.....there are too many in attendance that "sit on their hands" for the entire game. I wonder why they pay over $100 to attend a live event and not show any emotion.

[@brandonpueppke2523]

Be aggressive be be aggressive!!!!

[@traviselden5830]

Dan if we’re going to get that decibel level back up we’re gonna have to get rid of the orange and red and yellow and every other color jerseys in the stands. We’re lacking home field advantage because we’re got too many people holding season tickets for profit and not enough Seahawks fans buying them. It was sickening how much orange was in the stands Sunday, to turn around and watch the niners game and see NO OTHER color jersey just a sea of red. That’s on us as fans. Not me though because I don’t sell my tickets, I bought my season tickets to go to the game, not farm them out to opposing team fans.

[@Riverfox2012]

I've rewatched the game about three times now. I see a difference in defense. Other than that, the SeaDawgs don't look ready, the offensive line is shit, and WTF is up with the penalties? No matter the coach, that shit never changes. We had 1 year when it didn't matter. But it does and they'll fail until they fix that shit. That Said, I have hope for the 'hawks every season and I'll just treasure games like last year against the Eagles on MNF where guys just did their job (with a few errors). The national games they have scheduled this year look to be pretty solid, especially the Bears right after xmas, and I just hope like crazy they're at least 11-5 by that point.

[@SeahawksForeverDanViens]

I’ve watched it 5 times now and I feel like you’re being a little extreme. O line wasn’t great but they were a lot better in the second half and there’s a lot of stuff that’s fixable (watch my film session on this tomorrow). And…… 6 penalties isn’t bad. I don’t think it was a huge issue. There’s a LOT to be positive about right now.

[@alginvestmentllc7638]

Doesn’t matter what receiver Kyler gets he can’t see him. On the other hand Alt allowed 0 pressure

[@Seahawks12THMAN54]

Season ticket holders are selling them to opposing team fans plus technology aka phones. Way too many people on their phones. It just isn’t the same anymore like the good old days of the blue collar 12th man fans.