Seahawks hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as head coach | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

[@candaceh16]

He said the defense has never been the problem…bro the defense has been THE problem for years. How do people not know this? Check the numbers.

[@Mehmet_305]

Their run defense looked like the Texas border for years now

[@cheekybirdierichard]

Exactly Simms' assessment was at least in the ballpark, but these guys clearly aren't watching closely

[@jaysonsorensen594]

It a problem, but so is the offense going 3 and out ever drive and having the defense on the field. You could have the ravens d but they wouldn't be as good if the ravens offense wasn't always in the lead

[@mikeb1596]

​@@Mehmet_305😂😂😂

[@tjsumigray22]

​@@cheekybirdierichardSimms called him out and said "they have been in the bottom 10 over the past 3 seasons"

[@mikeswinhart7160]

Florio saying defense wasn't the problem in Seattle shows how little football he actually watches 😂

[@trentwise3762]

I think he means historically under Pete. Recently it’s been the problem but until lol 2018-2019 the offense, despite still being great with russ, seemed to not be as good as it could be

[@NoPromisesMW3clan]

Exactly haha. And the only real problem on offense was Waldron and the o-line tbh. Other than that the whole problem was defense

[@Sandman206]

😂😂😂

[@disqusrubbish5467]

I was about to say the same thing. The dismal Ken Norton Jr. years, then Hurtt - with the Wilson drama some people didn't notice the defensive problems I guess. And who thought hiring Jamal was a good idea?

[@floppydong295]

Florio is clueless. Just gets tipsy in his basement and says the dumbest shit on x under the pft account

[@chrissnape9537]

Sad to see Pete go, but now I am happy they hired Mike Macdonald. I have been a Hawks fan since 1976, it's going to be a long 7 months to see what the team looks like

[@terry_kennedy_]

Pete Carroll missed us already 😢 he was everything. but very interesting to see the era of Macdonald

[@tberman2386]

Carroll is still on the Staff.

[@terry_kennedy_]

yeah but it's different and I don't think he will have a big impact on the franchise, specially on the coaching staff. They're almost shut him down with the new position they give him..

[@TheFrenchPug]

Ain't gonna look the same without Pete's silver hair. But, we needed to try something else. I pray he can get a decent O.C.

[@brandenjannah1334]

the LONGEST 7 months...

[@Mehmet_305]

Great signing by Seattle to start a new era, Macdonald was the best option available and they made sure they got him.

[@RahwDreams]

I was begging for this man I thought they were gonna deliver us Mike Kafka for a second. Johnny the Goat came through again.

[@terry_kennedy_]

this move...very interesting to see 🤔

[@tberman2386]

He will crap out. The Ravens Curse. Only under Billick did those hires last more than five years.....Ryan, Nolan, Lewis, Del RIo. Harbaugh's tree leads the head coach out in under 4-5 years with marginal results and back to a coordinator role or to the NCAA. Pagano, Jackson, Ryan and Fangio. Good Luck Seattle!

[@RahwDreams]

@@tberman2386 true. But none of those guys were Mike Macdonald. You will see.

[@Jonesocinco]

​@@RahwDreams what are yall doing at qb?

[@Elitemage]

Coach Mike is going to kill it! Watch out niners and rams. Great hire by John! Let's go Hawks! 🔥🔥🔥

[@JJTRS219]

Lmfao noob

[@Elitemage]

@@JJTRS219 OK 🤡

[@AD-im5to]

Yup !!!

[@tromboneman4517]

A Ravens vs Seahawks Super Bowl with two great defense would be KILLER. I’m not a fan of either but I would love to see that.

[@jca7343]

Lamar had his chance in the Chiefs down year and Burrow being injured. He isn't getting to a Super bowl.

[@jordanbell6349]

​@@jca7343 Burrow cant even win the division unless lamar is hurt so not so sure about that

[@molson9059]

@@jca7343 Burrow is injury prone and will never amount to anything. He has only ever won the division when Lamar was out for the last 4 weeks. Whenever Lamar is healthy the Ravens are sitting right near the top of the AFC.

[@ShinefortheCam]

​@jordanbell6349 u can say the same about Lamar. Lamar has never won the division in a season joe burrow was healthy!

[@ShinefortheCam]

​@@molson9059Lamarb is injury prone & chokes in the playoffs. Lamarb has never won the division when joe burrow was healthy!

[@danname1533]

Great Job, John Schneider

[@kevinsusnar7070]

Congratulations Seattle, you deserve it. Can’t wait to see the Seattle Hawks out on the green with a bright, intelligent and passionate new head coach in the lead. Welcome to Seattle Mike! 😊

[@jamesstradley3232]

Seattle will be going from one of the most predictable teams to one of the most unpredictable teams

[@disqusrubbish5467]

I'm checking my old playbook - "Run, run, incomplete, punt"...

[@journeyproud]

For real, it’s very exciting. John Schneider knew what was needed and executed flawlessly.

[@wonderboytroy7484]

Mike Macdonald is THE kryptonite to the Shannahan offensive tree. Literally the perfect hire for Seattle. Seattle is going to really surprise people and I think quickly.

[@aa-ze5cz]

Uh guys... the offense was nearly top 10 in Yards per attempt last year.... the defense was bottom 3 in 3rd down conversion, one of the worst in rush YPC, and one of the worst yards allowed in the NFL... Yah the offense couldn't always score a ton of points because every time the opponent had the ball it took Seattle's D 8 minutes to get off the field while still allowing a score. Offense is really not a problem especially given Pete's conservative Tecmo Bowl style playbook. That offense has so much flipping talent it's insane... if the defense was even average Seattle would've had 11 wins and maybe a playoff win. Seattle with all their WR/OT/RB depth is easily one of the more attractive teams to be an OC for at the moment.

[@Blake_.Dryden]

Can't believe someone really did take McDonald after his first yr back. Having him around for another year would've been great. Good luck Mike McDonald and Seattle. That dude is a defensive guru

[@squidtower]

The defense has been the big problem the last 2 years. 2nd to worse run defense. Which led to fewer possessions for an offense that relied on rhythm

[@terry_kennedy_]

I don't think for me, we have couple great players and Witherspoon finish in the list of DPROY so...

[@ygbr2997]

rams set the standard for young, passionate, and likeable coaches

[@thegoodestboytv]

Nothing is likeable bout the rams lol

[@rabbruce8232]

This is simply Brilliant made my day let’s go Hawks 🦅

[@gmaclastname6666]

That's an eagle bud....nice try!

[@davidmoore2699]

NFC West just got really interesting.

[@_Tree]

I'll miss MacDonald as the DC of my Ravens, but congrats and good luck to him in Seattle 💯💯💯💯

[@youdontknow7190]

1:02 as Michigan fan I couldn’t confirm he’s pretty good

[@gavinbeard4026]

As a diehard fan I can’t stand when people like this try to talk about our team without actually watching the team. This defense has been awful for years. Has the offense been the greatest no it hasn’t but this defense gives up runs like it’s nothing. We’ve been a bottom ranked defense for close to 5 years now. Now some of that is due to scheme being outdated as well as poor coaching on Pete’s side in terms of just awful tackling for years and years

[@loony35]

Exactly!!! I'm super excited for the hiring of Mike McDonald and curious to see who he brings in for his offensive coordinator.

[@robesterd8132]

The Seahawks must build the roster and get back to what got them to 2 superbowls. Then NFCCG just showed us you win with great scheme and talent.

[@fatherfigure6867]

the talent is there undeniably woolen witherspoon love mafe nwosu leonard williams dremont jones brooks and even adams if schemed right and stays healthy which is unlikely

[@razzlerFtM]

Williams & Brooks are both free agents and Adams is getting cut@@fatherfigure6867

[@jaysonsorensen594]

​@@fatherfigure6867 there talent but a lot of those guys want paid and we have no cap room and limited picks. I am excited to see what they do

[@DarionGipson]

Are defense gone be solid no doubt

[@deanrobert9953]

Hired to beat Rams and Niners. Exciting times ahead! Go 'Hawks!

[@gabeguzman9478]

Good signing hopefully he can find a good defensive and offensive coordinator!

[@Taintjenkins]

He is the defensive coordinator. Lfg!

[@donnad1204]

Excited about a new coach and new possibilities. Go Seahawks!

[@_Tree]

I'll miss him as part of my Ravens, but you're getting a really good coach! Congrats to your Seahawks

[@billyburleson6238]

Definitely a good hire ... Lfg Seahawks 🏈 😊

[@steve6984]

"the defense has never been the problem" haha all florio needed to do was a quick stat check to see our defense has been on a consistent decline for 5 years now. And was 31st this year. Yall analysts need to do a little preparation before talking

[@sevensolaris]

I would've liked a breakdown of how MacDonald adjusted to the Chiefs offense in the 2nd half of last week's game.

[@ricksseniorlife]

Became a Seahawks fan because of Pete Carroll,(we are the same age) thought I might drop out because of the “firing” of Pete, but I’m excited to see what Mike McDonald can do. 😎

[@nnjjee1]

Quinn was never going to land it. LOB stalwarts are on record saying Quinn almost never called the plays in Seattle, Wagner did

[@douglasthompson9482]

Hoping for great things….

[@AD-im5to]

John Schneider sees new a waive of coaching . As a hawks fan I love this and he can recognize that . I feel Pete would approve this one

[@ReallyGotMotion]

McDonald plays the Shannahan system best. Shut down the 49ers, Dolphins, and Texans this year.

[@49er16]

The 49ers and Dolphin's offense, passing especially, are completely different.

[@ReallyGotMotion]

@@49er16it’s still a variation of the Shannahan system based on the run game. He came up under them for a decade.

[@daltonv5206]

I love how Florio is exactly flipped on Seattle's issues. Defense has sucked for half a decade which is why they hired a defensive genius. How does he do this for a living?

[@TJDawgs72]

Great hire by the Hawks….I think this is a better move than Ben Johnson. Hopefully Pete will still be in the building in the front office and MacDonald can pick his brain whenever he can. Nothing wrong with having a future HOF coach in the building to refer to from time to time.

[@jeremytjensvold9936]

Pete no longer has an office. He is no longer a part of the organization. The whole “Advisor” thing was just to ease the burn of getting fired.

[@jeffwagner1649]

Just remember it took Mcdonald two years to get the Ravens to that level. And they were not as BAD as the Hawks defense is when he took control. If he could get the Hawks in the high teens instead of the bottom next year, that would be excellent progress. Low teens year two. And the top ten in year three would be extremely fruitful.

[@keithtodd3762]

In the PAST, the thing that was holding our offense back was O LINE PENALTIES… AND a defense that gives up points immediately on the opponent’s very next drive.

[@scottwhite2757]

Great job guys..✌️

[@thadlane8900]

Hawks didn’t want Quinn. 12vs really didn’t.

[@STEWDEE]

True that. Dan ain't the man.

[@mariI52023]

Well said Chris

[@aranjenkins2627]

Oh crap. I had the playback set at 50% and forgot and Mike sounded really slow and really drunk! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😑🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jakealden2517]

Dang. I wanted Macdonald to replace Harbaugh as the new Ravens coach.

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Same! This was a rough loss. Thought we'd get to keep him when it was only Seagulls and Commanders left but nope. Hope they got someone to fill the void he leaves in B-more.

[@mariI52023]

😂

[@ivermectin1974]

I don’t think it was Dallas giving up 48. I think Macdonald is a new age coach who can bring what’s missing in Seattle. Macdonald has given a rare talented team as a first hire. Most HC get shit teams. If he does good he could become a legend.

[@TheKageness73]

Imma leave this here.......I'M GEEKED!!!!!

[@packinandstackin4532]

Gino smith is still their starting qb. Lots of work to do

[@duaneseibert7256]

Defense has been broken for quite a awhile and I'm sure Coach Mike will fix that and he'll hire a Offensive coordinator to run the offense. Offense has a lot of great talent which with a guard or two is good enough to score upper twenties per game. I'm excited about seeing a new direction although all respect to Pete Carroll.

[@geraldturner4770]

Well yes, both teams are birds. But the Seahawks can swim as well as fly.

[@shadicboy]

3:04 Well that aged hilariously

[@bryanstephens8613]

Florio doesn’t know anything. It’s hilarious how little he knows about these teams. Our Seahawks had the 30th ranked run defense. And have had bottom 10 defenses for like 3-4 years now.

[@CJ-vk9lb]

Macdonald is going to take this team to the next level also adding Frazier this is getting good can't wait to see our hire of OC.

[@user-q3cIy1mkx9]

The dynasty is coming to Seattle.

[@206legend3]

Our OC should be someone who’s familiar with Seattle In itself. If anyone from Seattle or outside of Seattle paid attention to UW football team then you’ll see why I’m saying we should go after Ryan Grubb

[@trxe420]

First, the defense absolutely has been the problem. Our offense was top of the league in points per play, but near the bottom in opportunities because the damn defense couldn't get off the field. It was not uncommon for us to give up 12+ play drives for half a quarter. A better defense alone, doing nothing else, will improve our offense. Second, Pete had a philosophy of only running up the A and B gaps and never throwing over the middle of the field. We all thought it was Russ, and yes he's short and probably preferred throws to the outside, but we saw it continue with Geno even though Geno is literally one of the best in the league with intermediate throws. Why don't we run outside and why do we not throw over the middle? Pete was afraid of turnovers, so much so to the point that our defense gave up free plays for years of 5-7 yards and backup QB's would eat us alive because that is their game. We can't even tackle anymore because (ask KJ) they don't even tackle in practice. All of that changes now, no more free passes for offenses. No more fear based offensive games trying to win it in the 4th.

[@hiker-uy1bi]

Video evidence that Florio doesn't actually watch the Seahakws

[@rickrussell498]

It will be nice to see a defense in Seattle that isn’t so predictable. Thats what I think became the problem in Seattle under Carroll over the last several years. The defense was just to predictable

[@akreviews8554]

Around 2:12 he says defense has been a problem. He did not say it was not a problem. Just fyi

[@jamess2664]

It is hard to listen to these national guys talk about local teams. Sometimes they have no idea what they are talking about.

[@tjsumigray22]

Florio has no idea. Simms actually watches film and understands tendencies beyond normal rhetoric.

[@greeneyeddevil1]

I still think Pete should not have been let go. If any thing JS and Clint should have been shown the door

[@HeavyMetalTom]

Hire Sims as the offensive Cord. Time to step up Chris.

[@shawnkemp7781]

Seattle boutta look alot better on D

[@horacecomegna335]

Seattle can have John Harbaugh and Todd Monken for free if they want! 😂😂😂 From a Ravens fan, it’ll be like buy 1 get 2 for free!

[@FenrirXCIV]

We're both birds. Go hawks 😂

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Maybe the SeaHawks can develope a new Defensive Squad. Go HAWKZ.

[@jeffreymullican2467]

Mac Attack!

[@Jn-tj2ob]

Jamal Adams needs to go.

[@1bord1]

This man really said he wanted to bring Dan Quinn home….what. Quinn is Carrol’s guy not Schneider. We want to move from that. If I’ve said this once, Ive said it a million times. Quinn has always had stud defenders and defenses. From LOB to Keanu Neal and Vic Beasley to now the cowboys with Parsons, Lawerence and Diggs. Macdonald on the other hand, doesn’t have a blue chipper on that Ravens defense and shut Mahomes and Reid to 17 total points while the Boys got slapped by the Packers. Yeah, 28-3 we want that.

[@jvanek8512]

weird how that works. 36 is ancient for a player. 36 is old to anyone still in high or middle school. It's close middle age. Yet you're calling him young.

[@JM-md4ri]

Belichick is 71. Pete Carroll is 72. This guy is 36. That means he can coach for literally double the amount of time he’s even been alive. He’s young.

[@w00deey12]

Whenever the “smart money “ in media is wrong, they always make some dumb ass excuse as to why. WTF does “smart enough to know he couldn’t bring Dan Quinn back” mean?

[@marquescoleman724]

He better bring back coach Daren Bates “raw room” in the house

[@TheSweetswed]

??? Who looks at the BAL D start of the yr n thinks its not Good ?? Florio says some of the DUMBEST shit you will ever hear sometimes. They have a top CB a Top Safety top Dline . They have always drafted D well. Florio just says shi sometimes

[@ryanwallace4604]

Think it’s cool simms found a way to keep his teeth in his mouth and florio acted like he wasnt disgusted

[@timewithoutconsequence]

Mike loves sprinkling in profanity. He is so cool!

[@floppydong295]

People forget Woolen injured his knee in camp and had surgery

[@titusprime5240]

That defense won Michigan the title.

[@JDroo-me5uo]

I want my seahawks to have a defense that creates Orphans again

[@agentenchilada0034]

Yo 😭😭 you funny asl for that

[@trentgarrison8777]

Real

[@tromboneman4517]

Legion of Boom 2.0 much? Yikes. I don’t think most of league wants that again. 😂

[@JJ-Toreddie]

You already do 😂

[@cloutsteezo2269]

Yea the defense that gives up 380 yards a game the last 2 seasons hasn’t been the issue not once… these guys don’t know what they’re talking about

[@darrenbullock9153]

Yep Mcdonald's D did a job on Kyle in December. All I'm gonna say is, Kyle learns and will enjoy watching what Niners have in store for Seagulls next season.

[@pixledriven]

Don't think Seattle should have hired another defensive coach. Need to be able to beat Sean McVay or it's a non-starter.

[@spoondaddy80]

No, my guess is that John just didn't want ties to the past in Dan Quinn. This is not a new chapter, it's a new book.

[@Curseofsuperbowl49]

Simms is right we needed a new broom , the old one was well OLD.... new young energy required I am feeling it already ..I dont think we will get LOB 2 but we will give 49ers and Rams some problems. We wont be coming out with the garbage excuses" we were not ready for the start of the season ", we done some good things ", we gotta get back on track next week" hello there is no next week , season finished Pete go upstairs into the granny flat, put your blanket on your knees and watch the new kid in town....

[@twistedfantasyy]

Florio is clueless sadly. Our defense is crap and our run defense is literally bottom 3 in the league. The only good thing about the defense is Witherspoon and our edge rushers (Mafe and Nwosu who got injured). Jarran Reed and Leonard Williams too but they can only do so much.

[@DawnstealerGaming]

Oh man, I hope they snag Smith from the Dolphins for OC

[@STEWDEE]

Ryan Grubb said hold my beer! 😃

[@STEWDEE]

@IAmKaleb28 Nor sure. Haven't heard any updates on the OC search.

[@STEWDEE]

@IAmKaleb28 Chip Kelly just interviewed.

[@STEWDEE]

@IAmKaleb28 Probably won't be hired. They have others to choose from.

[@STEWDEE]

@IAmKaleb28 Hearing his name dropped..

[@aday1637]

The weight of the world is on McDonald right now. Yeah, he got money but is in the spotlight. No heat lamp would be more accurate. If he performs he will be a hero. But if it takes any time to win he will be downed as a failure. And he knows it. That added pressure alone will keep him up at night a lot.

[@mykofreder1682]

It could be a Bears type trial, and he gets the trial coordinator, and if he does well as head coach even if they tank and get a QB next year and also the first pick on discarded offensive coordinators and head coaches. I think right now it is a rebuild team and SF's and LA's stars will be gone one way or another in 3 years, and you may draft top 10 but the coach has not done the Jets or Eagles coach meltdown and you got a QB. I would be very surprised if they keep spending on better QBs and other stars to keep competing, maybe that was the Carrol problem he will barely be around in 3 year if he only has 5 years left. They may take a shot at a QB in 2nd or 3rd round and likely end up with a Ridder, and bring in a cheaper veteran to be starter, even a restructured Geno getting over $10M in new money will be too much, someone like Trubisky is less than that.

[@BlackRose-vi2yg]

He might be great or a bust. No point going overboard just yet!!

[@TheSMSpider]

So none of these guys talking about this hiring don’t watch Seahawks football.

[@McRaeJim]

The kid better clean up the penalties

[@jimkoch6636]

Why do all these analysts assist on saying right after every point they make? Can't people just make their point without constantly looking for reaffirmation? Listen to Simms during this podcast, does it constantly

[@Lion0fLannister]

It’s so obvious when some of these talking heads don’t actually watch Seahawks games.

[@krockyog7165]

the defense has been one of the worst in the nfl for the last 5 years, how are we saying it’s not been the problems?

[@goodolarchie]

Florio what are you smoking? Defense has been meek to effete for five years here, on track for breaking yards allowed records. Do you even watch football? If Mike were here as DC any of the last three years, we'd have gone to at least the NFC championship.

[@tomtrinaelmes663]

Defense not the problem? Gives up 23 PPG 25th 30th in ypg come on man... do your homework...

[@steffenandersensahl9443]

If Seattle is looking for a new QB, Denver has someone they would like to trade away.

[@terry_kennedy_]

oh ! we have Geno right ?!

[@gzman1]

how much did we pay pete to go away?

[@jimcampbell4410]

Quinn was not a real option imo .

[@elicash315]

JS never wanted DQ

[@lyleswavel320]

I thought ya'll didn't want defensive minded head coaches, lol

[@malekodesouza7255]

Woolen was a stud. Was. This year he looked confused, out of position and lacked the hunger. Interestingly, he pulled out the “call me ‘Rique” crap before the season started. 🤨🙄. Bro, concentrate on getting better. Be a pro. Never mind the cool crap…

[@Justin17Lp]

These narratives of the coach = success is disgusting to me. Stop.

[@coshawn311]

🗣️ thank you and that’s exactly what I said how are you gonna make him a head coach after what we all just watched happened in Dallas

[@anthonyblakely399]

This is the age of "the Offensive. " The Seahawks hire a defensive coach in an age of OFFENSE....not a good hire. Sounds like a new hire with an old theme. 😊😊

[@andydufresne1602]

The notion that the Seahawks made the right hire in Michael McDonald is what a fool believes

[@TrenTemplar]

Humor me, why would a fool think this is a great hire?

[@horacecomegna335]

I see what you did there! “She came from somewhere back in his long ago!” 😂😂😂

[@andydufresne1602]

@@TrenTemplar just relax and listen to the music, brother