Seahawks Draft Day Press Conference: "We Are All Very Excited" | April 27, 2024

Seahawks president of football operation/general manager John Schneider and head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to recap the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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[@Shlime112]

shoutout the reporter that brought his own mic lmao

[@jordanmendiola7025]

Take notes reporters

[@CassFilms]

We upgraded the o-line and now we need to upgrade the reporters’ mics. We cannot hear the reporter’s questions

[@yeomanadventures1549]

Welcome to the pressers, trying to figure out the question through listening to the answer is a Seahawks tradition.

[@baileypainter1966]

For reql

[@jakewaldman6243]

@@developermontannayou got ratio’d 😮

[@persephone9360]

love this annual tradition

[@MrShragg]

You must be new here

[@thizlam4810]

I miss Pete’s charisma and informality, but I’m kinda loving the no-nonsense presence of coach Mike

[@damasogarbayo4112]

Well said, I like being told things straight

[@Feeldatflame]

exactly

[@dvn3605]

He’s very precise and analytical. He’s ready to work. A guy on a mission.

[@anthonyvincent3771]

Of course we miss Pete but MAC IS WHAT WE NEED!!! I am excited I have a good feeling about him and john is the man!

[@journeyproud]

Not I, I prefer to just be given information; no flowers, it’s football.

[@seahawks852]

The new era is here 12s!

[@gohawks3571]

Thank God!

[@douglasthompson9482]

Fabulous outcome….go Hawks. So very proud of this team.

[@jotisingh3125]

How do you know the outcome.

[@billytheweasel]

Great work folks, keep going! "Smashing people up front" - Coach Mike. My remote breathed a sigh of relief.

[@YoungBideo]

Pete's charismatic ways will be missed. Gonna miss the GOAT.

[@real.cryptic]

Love Pete but he should’ve been gone in 2017

[@Outback_NW]

Definitely won't miss his mediocre teams though!

[@troytaylor2375]

Loved Pete…but I’m going to enjoy MM, too…seems less emotional and straight forward. We won’t have to figure how what he really means 😂

[@BlessedGT]

@@real.crypticlmao 😂 i been was saying this. Glad i wasn’t the only one.

[@divinecomedy7311]

@@Outback_NW The only reason our team is even relevant today is Pete, learn some respect for the greats or just learn some ball, either will be better than this display

[@neidhawk]

I like Mike already. Dude is on a mission. No nonsense. Gonna miss Pete but I think we will be just fine.

[@iamzombie13gaming10]

I feel like this was the first draft in a long time we actually went after all of our needs. D-line, O-line, DBs, TEs and a LB. Great draft gentlemen. Go Hawks!!!

[@jamesdylandean614]

I am so glad to see Jack Westover come in as a UDFA! He simply doesn't drop passes.

[@lairo253]

super sticky hands cant count how many times I said what a catch when the ball was thrown to him

[@jamesdylandean614]

@@lairo253 The only knock on him that I read was that he was small for an NFL TE. He is 6'3" and 247 pounds. That isn't big enough for a mobile TE that actually catches the balls???

[@romans325kjb]

Good start for MM. Hope he enjoyed himself. Go Hawks.

[@HawkFan1976]

Go Seahawks!

[@carlosfuentes9574]

I would buy that shirt

[@nikoabian8930]

Without the stupid nfl badge

[@tamra9867]

Same!

[@Azriel884]

Jon looks like the sleeziest business man, lol. Love him, but thats just always the vibes i get from his look😂😂

[@troytaylor2375]

Nah… they’re wearing the gas station shirts… trying to march the hardworking vibe

[@Azriel884]

@@troytaylor2375 lol, i meant other times ive seen him. He looks more down to business and in with the coach than he has previously, and i think that should get us hawks fans excited! Really looking forward to this. Jon can finally do what he does best and the coach can focus on what he does best. Pete had too many fingers in too many pies, imho. I love pete and what he did for hawks nation, he is a legend, but it was time for a change.

[@edubb2491]

​@Azriel884 he look like the dude in th p..n video getten ready to.. on the secretary!

[@Iron_Hawk_12]

@Azriel884 100% I'm super excited to see how straight forward our approach is going to be moving forward. Letting John be the GM and Mike being our HC, all the other coaches were hired to do what they do best, not to accommodate and be loyal to everything MM wants (in a toxic way where they can't do anything of their own). The youth of this team feels way better than before imo

[@paulihme6934]

I like Mike's charisma. You look into his eyes and the face and feel his determination. It's great he always talks about putting the guys in the fitting posiotion, where tehy can use their strengths, because if you draft per bpa (best player avaliable) you will end up with a mixed bag and have to see what to make of it. On the other hand I'm convinced, Mike will implement his scheme of defence, but they already traded for 2 fitting linebackers in free agency. So I think it will work out

[@edubb2491]

Best player and need a good mix!

[@paulihme6934]

@@edubb2491 if you set yourself up right in free agency, you don't need to mix. In one draft we had Bo Melton and Smith Njigba, both Wide Recievers. We traded Bo Melton to Green Bay, so we got something out of bpa without mixing

[@tamra9867]

I like the straight forward approach Mike takes.

[@MikeThompsonJr]

I'm excited to see our new coaching staff in action. Great draft. Getting BM at 16 was huge, and when you put LW in 2nd and Howell in 4th looking at it like that was really great work. Caaaaaw!!

[@developermontanna]

Well Dressed🔵🟢

[@johnruiz6743]

Awesome press conference! GO SEAHAWKS!!!

[@Legendary4Kids]

Amazing job Coach Mike! Great draft choices. John has always made the best decisions.

[@1superbowlbound226]

Going to have to get used to those filler words. Pete spoiled me during these press conferences. But still very excited about this year. Go Hawks!!!!!!

[@Spyd3rOnYT]

Even tho Pete is gone and me going to miss the energy he brought, i’m excited for Mike Macdonald and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

[@user-mz1en1tn5k]

Some of the takes in this comment section are insane. From John's an alcoholic to John and Mike hate each other. Some of you are weird af. 😂

[@SundrayKorsmo]

I agree , but I think the alcohol comment comes from the fact that John is always talking about “having a beer” with someone on the weekly Schneider shows pre-draft

[@robinhayhurst8179]

Love seeing you both together, working on making Seahawks better, lumen field to grass? Don't let Jody sell Seahawks for years! Mike singed for 6 years, did our oc sign up for the 5 years he wanted to?

[@seahawksmetcalf1471]

New Start New Era Go Hawks

[@LeahE-dc1gu]

Love John and Mike!! Very excited about this season:)

[@vladmkrtumyan1660]

Upvote this so they draft a new IT guy who can fix the mics for the journalists so we can hear the questions too not just the answers

[@itsthunder8492]

These guys are gonna be GOATS

[@vickiemowry5359]

You guys did a great draft, Thanks for great draft picks 😁

[@wrsawy]

lol

[@dontsupportrats4089]

This is the most excited I have been for the upcoming season in 5 years. Going great.

[@lyricallistener3771]

5 years hurts a lot but all good things come with time or something like that lol😂😂

[@edubb2491]

This coah is def the X n O..no rah rah..anymore RIP Pete

[@dontsupportrats4089]

@@lyricallistener3771 I waited from 1976 till 2014 to win a SB. I would love to see another before I die.

[@pnwoutdoors8873]

Finally can hear the questions!

[@GibsonKnows]

John is a legend!

[@sharondarling5039]

Great going john. ❤dont take crap from anyone❤

[@necroblastbeat9127]

really digging the picks, the new shirts and mesh hats. I want some!

[@jaydee5447]

Why are they dressed in mechanic’s uniforms?

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

Going to work mentality I'd guess

[@Perfumery_by_Sabin]

Cause this is the day they get down and dirty

[@amyholms5379]

I love it, they sure look the part.

[@rig2037]

Nascar crew pit Dickies / Carhartt Blue collar draft kind of drip kind of vibe

[@eXoticon]

JS talked about this on the “The John Schneider Show” radio show a couple days ago.

[@funkyflights]

Good job John and Mike … Go Hawks !!

[@charlesorgan106]

I appreciate the homage of the shirts and the representation to the work ethic and the culture of the Seahawks.

[@Kodiak-TBone]

1st off Welcome to the seahawks coachPersonally I thought you guys had a excellent draft really excited.

[@donnydrips]

Still curious to see who they develop in the secondary. At the very least Murphy addresses a real problem, and next to Nwosu, that line is hopefully going to be a force.

[@babs8083]

Love the shirts- pretty cool look.👏💙💚

[@Leoleo-gn2sp]

Go Hawks 🎉❤☝️🏈

[@prmcollin]

Mike MacDonald reminds me of Coach Taylor from Friday Night Lights

[@archiecunningham7525]

I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL PRE SEASON GO HAWKS

[@andrewnguyen307]

Thanks for a great draft picks

[@Feeldatflame]

Those shirts ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@beclairful]

I’m SO EXCITED for this season 🏈🏈🏈

[@dokholliday]

I'm seeing some red flags between these two

[@thizlam4810]

Like what?

[@johnmorris1853]

Like Red flag football? 😅

[@PolynesianPrince97]

I miss Pete’s carefree vibes but MM is a very stern guy. Hawks need a coach who will instill discipline and order and I think Mike is the man for that. Looking forward to ‘24 season.

[@mrblunt25]

Very killer...uh clear communicator...I like Mike so far he says it even when he doesn't mean to. I have high hopes and I love defensive football....Go Hawks.

[@mrblunt25]

mike looks pissed....I already get the impression he doesn't like John.

[@bryanmorris9097]

Agree

[@swimbait1]

Since we are starting all over with coaching staff I hope Mike is playing a big role in these decisions

[@yungbackwoods2267]

First year we don’t draft a RB shit feels weird lol

[@robertofigueras6459]

Those shirts are 🔥🔥🔥

[@Whatsthedill_ENT]

I'm so excited we got tulia tagoviloa coming to rookie mini camp don't be surprised if he makes the team and possibly win the job

[@jaredhansen5969]

Something feels different this offseason. I believe Coach Mcdonald is going to bring a juice to this team. Seattle should be on league notice. We're coming.

[@andrewzavala9633]

I need their mechanic shirts

[@nathangarrity1884]

WHERE DO YOU GET THESE SHIRTS!!???!?!?

[@douglaskazumi]

Will these shirts be available for purchase?

[@davidpugh3411]

fixin up this organization with some newfound horsepower. gotta play the part my brother.

[@DocStrolm]

John Schneider is my GOAT!

[@seanwjones07]

They look like they are about to work on my car and tell me I need to get my transmission replaced.

[@edubb2491]

Is it a CVT? Lol

[@2jyeti909]

John seemed bothered by that long term plan with QB and I don't blame him. Geno made back to back pro bowls with a mediocre-bad Oline and we just traded for a QB who is younger than most of these current draft prospects that already has a full season of experience under him. Do they not do their research?

[@donnydrips]

They did their research. But this is the last year of Geno's contract, and Sam is an absolute circus of a QB. Not sure why age is the metric you use to laud this kid. So unless he becomes a completely different kind of player, they have legitimate long term issues at QB. Fair, and good question.

[@2jyeti909]

@@donnydripsfound the reporter. Lol No QB would've succeeded in Washington last season. Horrible coaching staff, horrible Oline, horrible ownership. Considering that, he did fairly well. He has a much better opportunity in Seattle.

[@edubb2491]

​@@donnydripsso you don't like Sam's game?

[@xPhen]

This is going to be an interesting year for a lot of teams. Hawks got a good start though! Lets go hawks!

[@adityaakshay1]

We have 10 CB on the roster currently. I hope we cut trade or do something like crazy. What are we a CB coaching school or what?

[@jayo2654]

Some of them might be moving to safety possibly. Coby Bryant maybe idk.

[@donttrip1818]

You do know roster cut downs aren’t until late august? We can have like 83 people and cut down to 75..

[@bensondewalt8200]

Building those trenches. I like it.

[@sentientsandwich1984]

dig those mechanics shirts

[@mattheweltrich869]

Does anyone know who the player from Moldova is that Schneider is refferinf too?

[@Amizori]

for real... how do i get that shirt

[@jayo2654]

These guys seem like brothers from another mother. I like it. Go Hawks.

[@FreshlySnipes]

I feel like we really missed out on 2nd & 3rd…

[@cosmogoncalves7950]

Go Hawks! Sidebar anyone else notice how large Coaches irises are? Compare it to Johns😮

[@jimcampbell4410]

Cant wait to see his defense!

[@redjetsen1002]

We needed a middle linebacker. Not sure we pick one

[@andrewzavala9633]

Mike seem like he don’t care about offense😂😂ay as long as our defense is god like who cares

[@xKarlosCabralx]

What the hell!!! Sounds like John Schneider is hella drunk.

[@terrybrunson8596]

Just a shirt!

[@chrissnape9537]

Rashaad Penny is a must ! If K9 gets hurt he can start no nicks from last year. A great talent bring him home John 😅

[@12seahawks12]

Do we need penny back tho?

[@lynnhaugen5820]

These guys look like service station attendance.

[@baileypainter1966]

Sounds like a tradeeeeeeeeeee

[@SundrayKorsmo]

I love Pete, but I think the problem was that he had so much fun with the players, there wasn’t enough “fear” to do their job to there full potential. Sort of like parenting, when you become more of a friend than the parent, the child reacts differently.

[@jimcampbell4410]

Or respect enough.

[@diegoavila277]

They was supposed to drop the new uniforms during the draft but they didn’t

[@wok.04]

That report was fake

[@Feeldatflame]

Rumors

[@fabianvansteph5054]

That was a good Draft but Milton 3rd ore Taulia Tagovailoa were on the board still , i wished the made a Pick for one of them ! Invite the Boy to the Mini camps and give him a chance! We need a capable young QB who can learn and that is definitely Taulia !

[@donttrip1818]

Sam howell?

[@fabianvansteph5054]

@@donttrip1818 He is there and i think he will start after 5-6 Games because Geno messes up again but a QB 3 can learn behind these 2 and maybe after 2-3 Season can start or be a good QB2 behind Sam ! Geno is and will not be the future of our franchise !

[@wrsawy]

So refreshing! Pete wanting to play Tony Robbins the counselor got old. The team has been undisciplined, the defense has been bad for years. McDonald isn't messing around. I don't give a rip about Pete's "charisma" or the gum chewing. One playoff win since 2017 - NOT GOOD ENOUGH!

[@Construct87]

Draft went like Game of Thrones. Started off great then got worse until it was terrible

[@autiebell1357]

Looks like McDonald is not all that enamored with Seattle's CB's.

[@Azriel884]

Mike isnt enamored with anything, lol. Big change from pete. Last i heard, mike still hasnt even met pete, lol. We're in a wait and see period as hawks fans.... Id be lying if i said im not excited.

[@markusoverly8898]

A lot of people have died in surgery, this team surgery is yet to be seen how the surgery worked.

[@Max-zg2ci]

…….what?

[@markusoverly8898]

@@Max-zg2ci WATCH THE VIDEO, JS MAKES THIS ANALOGY = STUPID

[@2jyeti909]

Strange analogy

[@johnmorris1853]

This draft is Scaple to the NFL 😂

[@marked4death076]

Man the phone calls were horrid is all i know haha, these kids realize they about to be rich or no?

[@adlwilliams]

Guys, the quiet reporter mics are on purpose. Its so if a reporter asks a tough question and they dodge it, they dont lok as bad cuz nobody else knows what was asked

[@jotisingh3125]

Schneider should have come with Pete around 2016. Weak fans and media can’t hold people accountable.

[@silentstatic]

Mike's eyes stay dilated

[@real.cryptic]

Mike is a Free mason

[@MusicmanII777]

Some of these commenters act like they've never seen a draft before. Ignorant input with no context. Like drafting a QB. 1. How do you know they weren't going for QB? 2. Which QB was really available?

[@lynnhaugen5820]

I feel a weird vibe off Mike McDonald towards John schneider. Seems like Mike McDonald has very broad shoulders and will stick with his own beliefs on how things should go.

[@IntraVortex]

Make Mike MacDonald GM ASAP! Did anyone notice how he has already communicated to John the need to call these players “men” and not “kids”. John squirmed like a school boy. Why? Because you can discipline a man and reveal his metal. Kids require the soft glove of a loving parent. Mike is wise. Hopefully, John doesn’t let him down by fudging the boundaries because if they aren’t clear there’s no sense having them. See DK and Mr. Adams for examples 1a and 1b.

[@PapaT79]

Its mettle btw… is that in this video, your reference?

[@user-bj4ok6ik6f]

Ol' John is white knuckled up on the stage lol. Get that man a drink and pnik slip.

[@prestonhunter45]

Maybe I’m being too pessimistic but I believe we are the worst team in the nfc west especially since we didn’t sign anyone in free agency. Maybe it is time to rebuild John

[@nerdswag2066]

John is way too not funny.

[@jillshumway9569]

Pete was way more fun!! Yawning…

[@datelineyesterday5395]

Seems like same old same old - let’s hope the results are better in 2024

[@rolandconnor575]

kinda starting to miss Pete

[@billyhenningsen5680]

Missing that bottom 3 defense?

[@Spyd3rOnYT]

@@billyhenningsen5680No but be honest, a lot of us Seahawks fans enjoyed watching his charisma and energy each post conference

[@bobleonard435]

Yeah we didn’t draft LJ Collier this time around!

[@deadLEE15]

It's okay to miss Pete, he was a great guy, and a huge part of the Seahawks for the past decade and their culture. It is just a life lesson - some good things don't last forever. However I'm excited for Mike!

[@Feeldatflame]

@@Spyd3rOnYTYall type of fans don’t care about the team yall care about y’all feelings ..