Leonard Williams: "The Defense Is Really Coming To Life"

Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams met with media after today's practice to discuss how the defense performed against the Packers, the progress the defense has made throughout training camp, the intensity of the joint practice and more from Green Bay.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with media to discuss what he saw from the team in the joint practice with the Packers, the status of injured players, preparations for the upcoming preseason finale and more in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold spoke to media about the progress he has made throughout training camp, his relationship with Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jalen Milroe getting the start in the preseason finale and more following Thursday's joint practice in Green Bay.

Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp shares insights on the preseason performance and team dynamics. At (0:13), he praises the team's strong running game. Kupp emphasizes the importance of joint practices (1:10) for seeing different techniques and coverages. He discusses his relationship with Ernest Jones IV (2:23) and the value of understanding play intentions (4:05). Kupp highlights the importance of quarterback meetings (5:22) and his impressions of Sam Darnold (7:49). He also comments on Devon Witherspoon's competitive energy (10:08) and the team's encouraging opening drive in the preseason game (11:40).

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV shares insights on the team's development. He praises rookie players for their intelligence and quick adaptation to the playbook (1:39). Jones highlights the benefits of joint practices over preseason games (2:46) and mentions the team's recent day off (3:27). He discusses the defensive line's coordination (4:29) and expresses confidence in the offense's rapid improvement since OTAs (5:16). Jones also commends Devon Witherspoon's energy and impact on the defense (6:28). Additionally, he mentions Cooper Kupp's attention to detail (1:02) and Nick Emmanwori's progress (2:15).

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald provided updates on the team's progress and preparations for their upcoming preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. He mentioned that Uchenna Nwosu is ahead of schedule in his recovery and may be available early in the season (0:30). Macdonald praised the team's performance in their recent game against Kansas City, highlighting the players' effort and improved coaching staff operations (1:47). He discussed the offensive line's progress towards settling on their starting five (3:13) and emphasized the importance of maintaining intensity in practices (3:55). Macdonald also touched on rookie development, special teams execution (8:41), and the balance between protecting and getting reps for returning players like Kenneth Walker III (10:14). He mentioned that Uchenna Nwosu is a leader on defense and praised his versatility (2:33).

Seahawks tackle Abraham Lucas discusses the offensive line's performance in the preseason game, highlighting areas for improvement and the importance of building blocks (0:04). He emphasizes the value of being back in full practice after his offseason work (0:20). Lucas praises explosive plays and backside blocks, mentioning the team's focus on maintaining an upbeat tempo throughout the game (0:40, 1:10). He commends Anthony Bradford's progress (1:28) and shares positive thoughts on Jalen Sundell's performance as center (1:51). Looking ahead, Lucas expresses excitement for joint practices with the Packers, viewing them as an opportunity to compete against skilled defensive players (2:16).

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald expressed satisfaction with the Seahawks' preseason game performance. He highlighted the strong start (0:01), praising the running game and Sam Darnold's sharp opening drive (1:09). Macdonald emphasized the team's relentless attitude (2:05) and discussed individual player performances, including Dareke Young's growth (2:37) and Jake Bobo's two touchdown catches (8:47). He also commended the offensive line's work (5:44) and Drew Lock's decisive play (8:22). Macdonald noted areas for improvement, particularly in special teams coverage (2:13), and looked forward to upcoming practices against Green Bay (0:40). He also mentioned Jalen Milroe's performance, highlighting some operational aspects to improve (3:41).