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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media prior to Wednesday's practice to discuss the upcoming matchup with the New England Patriots, being the youngest head coach in the NFL, how the team can build off of Week 1 and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf met with media before Wednesday' practice to discuss the defense's performance in Week 1, what he has seen from Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon, how the offense can improve heading into Week 2 and more at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen met with media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss his interception in Week 1, how good the secondary can be this season, how Julian Love has been as a leader in the secondary and more prior to practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Head Coach Mike Macdonald discusses the Seahawks' Week 1 win, praising the team's resilience in overcoming early mistakes. He highlights Geno Smith's leadership (0:18), Boye Mafe's performance (2:18), and the secondary's strong communication (6:25). Macdonald addresses the offensive line's improvement in the second half (4:24) and Tyler Lockett's impressive catch (10:37). He emphasizes the team's mental toughness and positive attitude throughout the game (13:46). Macdonald also mentions the effective play of linebacker Jerome Baker (16:24) and reflects on his first game experience as head coach (17:25).

Geno Smith discusses the Seattle Seahawks' first win of the season against the Denver Broncos. Despite a rough start (0:00), including an interception, the team remained poised and made crucial adjustments. Smith praises the electric home crowd (0:09) and the defense's strong performance. He highlights the effective run game (1:08), particularly Kenneth Walker III's impact (1:29), and the offensive line's improvement. Smith also commends Tyler Lockett's clutch performance (2:54) and Zach Charbonnet's touchdown (4:41). The quarterback expresses joy for head coach Mike Macdonald's first NFL win (5:14) and reflects on his personal growth since 2022 (5:55).

In the season opener, the Seattle Seahawks secured a win despite early challenges. Head Coach Mike Macdonald praised the team's composure and adjustments, particularly in the second half (0:55). The offensive line improved, with Kenneth Walker III running effectively (1:08). Macdonald highlighted Tyler Lockett's crucial plays (2:31) and the defense's strong red zone performance (7:18). He also commended Riq Woolen's impressive interception (10:25) and Julian Love's team-effort pick (10:58). The coach emphasized the importance of closing out games and the electric atmosphere at the stadium (9:23). Macdonald expressed pride in the team's effort, attitude, and togetherness, noting areas for improvement as they prepare for their next game against New England.

Cornerback Riq Woolen discusses his crucial interception in the Seahawks' season opener. (0:07) Woolen describes the game as a fun, fresh start and a new beginning for the team. (0:43) He mentions teasing his teammates about catching the ball when it counts, following a similar play in preseason. (1:10) Woolen explains that the game felt like practice due to their hard training, making the interception feel second nature. (1:47) He compares this interception to a previous one in Detroit, noting the similarity in the route. (2:06) Woolen expresses his high expectations for himself, believing he should make such plays due to his hard work and unique abilities. (2:41) He emphasizes his approach of not overthinking, focusing on alignment and assignment.

Linebacker Tyrel Dodson discusses the Seahawks' defensive performance in their season opener. He praises the team's resilience, especially in tough red zone situations (0:32). Dodson highlights the importance of communication and preparation, mentioning his pre-game signal practice (1:30). He commends the team's tackling, crediting precise angles and trust among players (2:56). Dodson also speaks highly of playing alongside Jerome Baker (3:43) and expresses his vision for an even stronger defense that doesn't allow any scoring (4:30). He emphasizes the need for consistency and improvement, stating that great defenses don't let anyone score (4:39).