Mike Macdonald reflects on lessons learned during media interviews
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is assessing his media approach after recent interviews. Despite achieving success quickly, he emphasizes caution following his appearance with Graham Bensinger. Macdonald realizes the importance of discretion and how every conversation can be public. His trust in media relationships is evolving as he navigates expectations from ownership that did not hire him. The need for careful communication is underscored by concerns over how his remarks may be perceived internally and externally.
- •Macdonald is learning that nothing is off the record in interviews.
- •He stresses caution about media relationships and public statements.
- •Recent interviews have prompted reflection on his communicative discretion.
- •Concerns arise regarding the perception of his remarks by ownership.
- •Macdonald intends to be more guarded in future media engagements.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald learned valuable lessons regarding his media approach
"Despite his immense success in a short time with one of the 32 most coveted jobs in football, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald is still learning.
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