Seahawks coach Michael Macdonald recalls Rex Ryan’s harsh 2022 critique on Hard Knocks
In the upcoming Hard Knocks episode, Seattle Seahawks head coach Michael Macdonald shows a note from Rex Ryan calling him “terrible” after a 2022 defensive collapse.
A preview for the next Hard Knocks episode highlights Seattle Seahawks head coach Michael Macdonald reflecting on past criticism. While talking with star defensive back Nick Emmanwori about his ankle surgery, Macdonald displays a note card that captures a analyst at one outlet 2022 comment that the “new hot-shot coordinator is terrible.” The jab was made after the Baltimore Ravens blew a 35-14 lead to the Miami Dolphins, exposing weaknesses in Macdonald’s first year as defensive coordinator.
The Ravens later bolstered their defense by acquiring Roquan Smith and eventually built a top-ranked unit. Macdonald was hired by Seattle before the 2024 season and guided the team to a Super Bowl title a year later. The resurfaced clip of Ryan’s remark has quickly circulated on social media. The segment underscores how the coach has moved past early doubts to achieve championship success.
Why it matters
It shows how a coach turned early criticism into a Super Bowl victory, illustrating resilience in professional sports.
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