True Grit | The Sound Of The Seahawks: Episode 5

From the moment head coach Pete Carroll stepped foot into the Seahawks organization he wanted to bring an edge to the team. The Sound follows along coach Carroll and how throughout his career leading up to this season has showed what it means to define "True Grit."

A new era has officially begun in Seattle as Mike Macdonald was hired as the ninth head coach in the history of the Seattle Seahawks. Take a behind the scenes look at his first few days as the head coach of the Seahawks in this episode of the Sound of the Seahawks.

In Episode 16, "Brothers," amazing won't do it justice. The Seahawks earn back-to-back wins, with Drew Lock starting against the Eagles and Geno Smith starting against the Titans. Drew discusses the importance of having guys like Geno in your corner: the people who root for you and hype you up.  In addition, Geno talks about putting his pride and ego to the side in order to give Drew his moment. Managing emotions is life, and with that, the team returns to Seattle for a New Year's Eve game against the Steelers.

In Episode 15, "The Climb," the Seahawks come up short 35-41 against Dallas despite DK Metcalf's three touchdowns. The team moves forward, and to prepare for a rematch against the Niners, they reflect on their still-fresh loss to their division rivals just two weeks ago. The road game in San Francisco ends in a 16-28 final: forcing the Seahawks to seek a much-needed win under the Lumen lights for MNF. But until then, the guys are kept busy with their charity work throughout the Seattle community: spreading joy for the holidays.

In Episode 14, "Familiar Determination," the Seahawks get it done against the Commanders 29-26 with Leonard Williams securing his first sack as a Seahawk. Following an away game loss to the Rams, the team is visited by Tarvaris Jackson II: son of late Seahawks quarterback "T. Jack." And even though their Thanksgiving matchup against the Niners doesn't go as planned, T. Jack II's words ring true for the Seahawks: Work in practice. Never give up. Keep going. The team looks to do exactly this as they head to Dallas.

In Episode 13, "Go Take It," the Seahawks debut their '90s Throwback uniforms against the Browns. With a big pick from Julian Love, the home team wins 24-20. But after facing a loss the very next week against the Ravens, the Seahawks know they've got to play disciplined football. Regroup. Refocus. And move on... to the Commanders.

In Episode 12, "Coming of Age," the Seahawks use their tough week against the Bengals as motivation to get the win in Week 7. Head coach Pete Carroll names cancer survivor Gus Johansson, just 12 years old, as an honorary captain and the 12 Flag raiser for the Crucial Catch game. And finally, the feelgood moments keep coming as Pete uses a flag of his own to get Jake Bobo's game-changing touchdown back on the board.

In Episode 11, "Just Ballin'," Andy Dickerson discusses the selfless mentality of the offensive line. Julian Love talks about the "mindset, swag and enthusiasm" that led to the Seahawks huge Week 4 win over the Giants and his family ties to Seattle. And Evan Brown has his sights set on continuing to win coming out of the bye week.

In Episode 10, "Magic in the Air," the Seahawks celebrate the 10-year reunion of the Super Bowl XLVIII team, as well as back-to-back wins from Weeks 2 and 3. Tyler Lockett discusses how the belief to win was instilled by the guys before him. And after an incredible week of looking back on the past, it's time to look forward to New York.

Take your losses and learn from your mistakes. That's the mentality Bobby Wagner leaves us with in Episode 9, "The Right One." Bobby speaks on feeling at home, both in Seattle and in his Seahawks jersey, as the team looks ahead to Week 2 in Detroit. The Sound of the Seahawks is presented by T-Mobile

The initial 53-man roster is set and the Seahawks are dialed in on the regular season. Follow Karl Scott, Quandre Diggs, Boye Mafe and others as they turn the page to their first opponent, the Los Angeles Rams.

Episode 7, "Diamonds in the Rough," is all about moving together and moving forward as a team. And after an intro from the Blue Angels delivering that sentiment, we head to Training Camp where the very same message is driven home by Clint Hurtt: Defensive Coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. Watch the team put their hard work to the test and secure their first win of preseason. But even when you win, the work has just begun. The Sound of the Seahawks is presented by T-Mobile.

Episode 6, "Like Family," gives you an inside look at Virginia Mason Athletic Center's Equipment staff. A group known for staying behind the scenes, The Sound followed Austin Bui and other members of the department as they make sure Pete Carroll's practices are nothing short of perfect. Watch as one of the NFL's hardest-working groups prepares and executes a day at Training Camp.

Episode 5, "Nineties Baby," spotlights our special edition Throwback Jerseys and takes you on a trip down memory lane with Coby Bryant. Head to Cleveland, Ohio where you'll meet Coby's friends and family and learn more about his roots. Visit Granny who's got all the jokes, pop in at Mom's salon for a fresh lineup, and close out the tour of Coby's hometown the only way possible: by rounding up the crew for a night at the bowling alley.

Episode 4, "Shifting Focus", follows Kenneth Walker III on an outdoor adventure away from the football field, provides exclusive interviews with Seahawks Legends Doug Baldwin Jr, Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett on their community impact through their foundation Champions of Change, and gives an inside look into a day in the life of Abraham Lucas during the offseason.

Episode 3 of The Sound Of The Seahawks features an inside look into Coach Carroll's Rookie Readiness program, where he took the rookies off the field, and into the water of Lake Washington on a canoe adventure provided by Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. This episode also includes exclusive interviews with Dareke Young, Kenneth Walker III, Julian Love and Dre'Mont Jones.

Get an inside look at the journey of Seahawks 2nd Round Draft Pick Derick Hall, Seahawks 7th Round Draft Pick Kenny McIntosh, and others from the moment they got a call on draft day, to their first days as Seahawks in Seattle. The Sound of the Seahawks is presented by T-Mobile.

Go inside the Seahawks draft room at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center as GM John Schneider, head coach Pete Carroll, and the scouting department make their selections during the 2023 NFL Draft. This Season 2 premiere follows the journey of first-round draft picks Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, from the 2023 NFL Combine to the Emerald City.

The Sound of the Seahawks is a season-long docuseries featuring unprecedented access and stories from inside the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. This is the story of the Seahawks like you've never seen before.

In the Season 1 finale of The Sound, a season full of defying expectations concludes with a trip to the Pro Bowl and reflections on what is needed to take the next step as an organization.

In the penultimate episode of season 1 of 'The Sound' Quandre, Tariq and Coby embody this team's underdog spirit. From overcoming injuries to being starters as rookies and all the doubters in between, 'Underdogs' delves into why the Seahawks should never be counted out.

The Seahawks are once again a young team. But in the NFL, consistency leads the way. One voice in the locker room has proven this for years with his constant "lead by example" mentality and faith in the team, at all times. Geno Smith, the O.G.

Uchenna Nwosu has waited all season for this. This episode of The Sound follows Nwosu's return home and how he's embracing the new opportunity here in Seattle. A big piece of that is all that familiar faces that continue to be a big part of what makes the Seahawks special for players and 12s alike.

Good guys, better friends. This episode of The Sound takes you inside the tight end room, and into Lumen Field, from both a player's and fan's point of view.

DK Metcalf is a force on the field. From incredible athleticism to gravity-defying plays, his work between the lines is as well-known as the color of his hair. In this episode of The Sound, follow along with the many dimensions of DK that go far beyond the football player and into who he is as a complete person.

Episode 3 of "The Sound of the Seahawks" follows pro athlete, realtor, golfer, gamer Tyler Lockett. The veteran takes us through his offseason as a new season dawns on the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.