10 quotes from Mike Macdonald’s first Seahawks press…

10 quotes from Mike Macdonald’s first Seahawks press conference

The Seattle Seahawks just introduced their new head coach to the world. Mike Macdonald has officially taken over the position and he just finished his first press conference as Seattle’s head coach at the VMAC.

Here are 10 quotes from Macdonald and general manager John Schneider’s conversation with the media today.

Macdonald: 'This feels like home already'

“This is a special city…This feels like home already.”—Mike Macdonald, among his first public words in Seattle as the #Seahawks’ new coach @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/pSvrIi6qE0

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) February 1, 2024

Schneider on Macdonald: 'this is the future right here'

John Schneider: “Welcome to Mike Macdonald day… this is the future right here.”

Adds, “He’s a special dude.” pic.twitter.com/q301fmbwWZ

— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) February 1, 2024

Macdonald, Seahawks 'aligned on how we want to get there'

New #Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald: “I understand where this organization wants to go, and we’re aligned on how we want to get there.” Says he’s “juiced” to get started on that process. pic.twitter.com/cnVBSH612c

— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) February 1, 2024

Macdonald will call defensive plays 'for now'

Macdonald says his plan for now is to keep calling the defensive plays.

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) February 1, 2024

Macdonald calls Pete Carroll a 'Hall of Fame coach'

Macdonald says he has not met Pete Carroll but calls him a Hall of Fame coach. Says he won’t try to be like him.

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) February 1, 2024

Macdonald has contacted 'a lot of coaches' for his staff

Mike Macdonald indicates he has already contacted "a lot of coaches" as he works quickly to fill out staff with #Seahawks.

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) February 1, 2024

Macdonald has 'great respect' for Geno Smith

Mike Macdonald says he spoke with Geno Smith after Ravens beat #Seahawks this year, told him he had "great respect for him" – not knowing that he'd be coaching him six months later – but he's looking forward to seeing what makes him, other QBs tick.

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) February 1, 2024

Macdonald on his flexible defensive philosophy

Mike Macdonald on his flexible defensive philosophies. #Seahawks ⁦@CascadiasportsN⁩ pic.twitter.com/sJXTIp8lYk

— MazvitaMaraire (@MazvitaMaraire) February 1, 2024

Macdonald excited to work with Devon Witherspoon

When asked about the defense he will be inheriting, Mike Macdonald immediately referenced "Spoon" as a player Ravens scouted heavily in draft process who he is excited about coaching, working with. #Seahawks

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) February 1, 2024

Macdonald promises 'offense will be physical'

Mike Macdonald states the obvious, that he’s calling the #Seahawks’ defensive plays—and that he and GM John Schneider are already working on the key hire of offensive coordinator.

Says the offense will be physical, and will take its shots at big plays. @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/Oteg9B9sWo

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) February 1, 2024