ESPN is the latest national outlet to push the Seattle Seahawks' Mike Macdonald for NFL Coach of the Year. Call it the Sam Darnold effect?

The Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 to clinch the division and the NFC's top seed. Watch as head coach Mike Macdonald addresses the team following the win in Santa Clara.

The team has requested permission to interview Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde for the job, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. It follows a request to talk to Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

The Seahawks had a prime opportunity to run their version of the ‘Tush Push’ early against the 49ers, so Coach Macdonald needed to explain why they didn't.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald outlines the schedule for the upcoming week, balancing rest and preparation for an unknown playoff opponent. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in building team culture and praises several players,

The Seahawks didn't have to worry about any Black Monday drama this year as hiring Mike Macdonald proved smart as he sits atop his coaching class.

The Seahwaks locked up the NFC's number one seed and the NFC West on Saturday and LB Ernest Jones IV is crediting head coach Mike Macdonald. The post Ernest Jones IV says Seahawks Success is Due to Mike Macdonald’s Team Culture appeared first on Heavy Sports.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi as Mike Macdonald gives credit where it belongs after Seahawks' huge win. It can be tempting for bosses to take credit for the great work their underlings do - even in an environment where they couldn't possibly hope to do the work themselves.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald gave a strong defense of linebacker Derick Hall following his one-game suspension for stepping on a Rams player in last week’s victory.

The latest chapter arrives in the final week of the NFL regular season, with the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night on ABC/ESPN. The stakes could not be higher. The winner clinches the NFC’s No. 1 seed and the division title, while the loser is relegated to the wild-card field.

The Seahawks fumbled points on their opening drive, forgoing a field goal from the 49ers’ 4-yard line. Seattle compiled a 12-play, 66-yard drive to start the game, but it ended in a way that goes against Mike Macdonald’s typical philosophy.