The Vince Lombardi trophy is barely off the parade route, but the Seattle Seahawks are already throwing us another curveball: they’re officially on HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Soon after Super Bowl LX, which saw safety Julian Love proudly hoist that trophy during the February 11, 2026, parade in the Emerald City, the team announced their participation. For most organizations, that’s a recipe for distraction, especially after a championship. But General Manager John Schneider and Head Coach Mike Macdonald built this squad on the idea that the people in this building aren’t “most people.”
The MOB’s Next Chapter: Hunger and “Hard Knocks”
We all know since the Legion of Boom, the Seahawks have never shied away from talking loud and saying everything. The new M.O.B. is no different, even if their style is their own. Richard Sherman found that out firsthand during a conversation with Macdonald, captured for HBO, where our head coach kept it absolutely real about the team’s hunger level. Macdonald sat down for an Athlon Sports NFL preview magazine this offseason and went deep into the mentality that lets the Seahawks maintain that ultimate competitive edge without going “edgy in the wrong direction.” Even with a recent 19-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans, the focus remains laser-sharp. We’re about to get our first look inside that mentality when “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seahawks” premieres Tuesday at 9pm ET on HBO Max.
“Our Way” To History: Running Process Forward
The stakes couldn’t be higher for this team. The Seahawks have a shot at becoming only the ninth franchise and the tenth team in NFL history to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Macdonald shared that he’s reached out to others who’ve won back-to-back, but his message is clear: the Seahawks will do it “our way.” It’s great to learn from others, but we’re not copying anyone’s style. He put it perfectly: “It’s the same destination, but the journey is completely different with a completely different set of people.” Even for the guys who were here last year, it’s different viewpoints and experiences now. Plus, a lot of new faces are joining us from other teams. Macdonald’s mindset? Instead of “running it back” or “defending anything,” the goal is to “run our process forward” and take the “next version of us as a team forward” every single day. The Super Bowl win doesn’t change their daily mentality or what they’re trying to achieve.
The journey to repeat Super Bowl LX is officially underway. Will Macdonald’s “our way” approach be enough to make history? You know the 12s will be watching every single second.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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