Mike Macdonald acknowledges outside help before Super Bowl LX
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed he sought advice ahead of Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. In an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Macdonald mentioned discussing strategies with John Harbaugh, but also referred to another unnamed individual who provided significant help, citing a 'conflict of interest.' Speculation from fans suggests this person may be Tom Brady, although Macdonald did not confirm. The Seahawks ultimately won the game 29-13, dominating the Patriots offense. The identification of the unnamed advisor remains an open question.
- •Mike Macdonald sought advice before Super Bowl LX against Patriots.
- •He confirmed talks with John Harbaugh but withheld another's identity.
- •Fans speculate the unnamed helper is Tom Brady.
- •Seahawks won Super Bowl LX 29-13 over the Patriots.
- •The identity of the helper remains unresolved.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald got Super Bowl advice from someone with a "conflict of interest"
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Did former Patriot rat on team to Mike Macdonald before Super Bowl LX?
"Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed that he got advice from a person with a "conflict of interest" ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Patriots.
"Remember when Tom Brady said before the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl that he didn't have a "dog in the fight"?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 11:58 PMMike Macdonald got Super Bowl advice from someone with a "conflict of interest"
Remember when Tom Brady said before the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl that he didn't have a "dog in the fight"?
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:32 PMDid former Patriot rat on team to Mike Macdonald before Super Bowl LX?
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald revealed that he got advice from a person with a "conflict of interest" ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Patriots.
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