US EditionSuper Bowl Coaches Vrabel, Macdonald Reach Players' Distinct Voices
The Seahawks defense, allowing a league-low 17.2 points per game, is driven by Mike Macdonald's scheme and versatile players like Witherspoon and Emmanwori.
- On Tuesday, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald highlighted the defense allowing a league-low 17.2 points per game, driving Seattle Seahawks to a club-record 14 wins before Super Bowl LX.
- Built on a midseason buy-in and schematic adjustments, a Week 11 meeting produced a pact to 'be a great defense,' which Macdonald says sparked the turnaround after early pains.
- DeMarcus Lawrence shifted Seattle's pressure plan, producing pressure with a sixth-lowest blitz rate and a 35.2% pressure rate, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
- Nick Emmanwori left Wednesday practice with an ankle injury but walked off the field, and Mike Macdonald provided no immediate update as he aims to become the third-youngest Super Bowl-winning coach.
- Historically, top defenses have driven championships, with 18 Super Bowl winners in 25 years boasting top-10 defenses, raising questions about defensive-minded coaches Mike Vrabel and Mike Macdonald.
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siouxfallslive.comSouth Dakotans in the Super Bowl: Grey Zabel makes 21
SANTA CLARA — South Dakota will be represented in the Super Bowl once again on Sunday when the Seahawks take on the Patriots in Super Bowl LX (that's 60, for those of you who are tired of having to relearn Roman Numerals every February). Former Pierre standout Grey Zabel will be in the starting lineup for Seattle, which by our count makes 21 players who are either from South Dakota or played for a South Dakota college who have appeared in the bi…
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The coaches and chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks have opened up about the vital role the Christian faith plays for their team heading into Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on Sunday, with one coach who bought everyone on the team a Bible insisting, “our identity is in Christ.” #SuperBowlLX #SeattleSeahawks #NationalFootballLeague #Spor
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