Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald addresses Rex Ryan in Hard Knocks preview
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Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald discusses his journey and criticisms in a preview of the upcoming season of Hard Knocks. The show will provide an inside look at the Seahawks' training camp preparations. Macdonald, who won a Super Bowl in his second year, shares memories of being doubted by Rex Ryan, who once labeled him a 'hotshot coordinator' after a difficult season. The series aims to highlight the Seahawks as they prepare for a new season, with a focus on their perceived underdog status in the league.
- •Mike Macdonald reflects on past criticism in teaser for Hard Knocks
- •Seahawks preparation for season highlighted in upcoming episodes
- •Macdonald became one of the youngest coaches to win a Super Bowl
- •The show filmed during training camp and in Macdonald's office
- •Seahawks perceived as underdogs heading into the new season
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Hall of Fame Level Coach’ — NFL World Reacts to Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald Using Rex Ryan’s Diss As Bulletin Board Material
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — On ‘Hard Knocks,’ Mike Macdonald remembers the time Rex Ryan called him ‘terrible’
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I remember’ – Seattle Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald calls out Rex Ryan in Hard Knocks preview
"Seattle Seahawks head coach Michael Macdonald forgives, but he never forgets. That was made abundantly clear in the teaser for Tuesday night’s premiere episode of Hard Knocks, featuring the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. In the clip, Macdonald and star defensive back Nick Emmanwori are initially discussing his recovery from ankle surgery. Towards the end of…
"HBO’s “Hard Knocks” is following the Seattle Seahawks during training camp and preseason, and while the first episode has yet to air, there are already some clips doing the rounds. One of them shows just a glimpse of what makes the defending Super Bowl champion’s head coach, Mike Macdonald, so good, and the NFL world is eating it up.
"The Seattle Seahawks are the subject of this season’s Hard Knocks series, with a sneak peek to the very first episode being shared online. Mike Macdonald has only completed two seasons as Pete Carroll’s replacement, but the 39-year-old has already been able to guide the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:49 AM‘Hall of Fame Level Coach’ — NFL World Reacts to Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald Using Rex Ryan’s Diss As Bulletin Board Material
HBO’s “Hard Knocks” is following the Seattle Seahawks during training camp and preseason, and while the first episode has yet to air, there are already some clips doing the rounds. One of them shows just a glimpse of what makes the defending Super Bowl champion’s head coach, Mike Macdonald, so good, and the NFL world is eating it up.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:40 AMOn ‘Hard Knocks,’ Mike Macdonald remembers the time Rex Ryan called him ‘terrible’
Seattle Seahawks head coach Michael Macdonald forgives, but he never forgets. That was made abundantly clear in the teaser for Tuesday night’s premiere episode of Hard Knocks, featuring the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. In the clip, Macdonald and star defensive back Nick Emmanwori are initially discussing his recovery from ankle surgery. Towards the end of…
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:26 PM‘I remember’ – Seattle Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald calls out Rex Ryan in Hard Knocks preview
The Seattle Seahawks are the subject of this season’s Hard Knocks series, with a sneak peek to the very first episode being shared online. Mike Macdonald has only completed two seasons as Pete Carroll’s replacement, but the 39-year-old has already been able to guide the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win.
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