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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald calls 'Hard Knocks' a gift from football gods

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:45 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald calls 'Hard Knocks' a gift from football gods

Summary

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season of 'Hard Knocks,' which premieres on August 4. The series will follow the reigning Super Bowl champions as they prepare to defend their title. Macdonald described the show as a 'gift from the football gods' during a team meeting, emphasizing his desire for players to be themselves in front of the cameras. Recent seasons faced criticism for lacking the original intensity, but Macdonald's openness could refresh the series' appeal as the Seahawks navigate training camp and preseason.

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•Hard Knocks season featuring Seahawks starts August 4.
•Macdonald encourages players to be themselves on camera.
•Recent seasons criticized for losing original appeal.
•Seahawks are the reigning Super Bowl champions.

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10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald thinks ‘Hard Knocks’ is ‘gift from the football gods’

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Hard Knocks is back for another season starting next week. This year, the show will at the very least have a solid anchor to begin the season, as the cameras follow the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks as they prepare to defend their title. While recent seasons of Hard Knocks have been criticized for…
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