As opposed to coaches like Bill Belichick when he was with the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks fans never have to doubt head coach Mike Macdonald's humanity. He's football-first in his job, of course, but he doesn't let that get in the way of being a real human being. Many times, the classy way is the right way.
On Sunday, just days before his Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional round of the 2025 postseason, Macdonald talked with NBC Sports' Maria Taylor soon after the 49ers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.