Mac is a breath of fresh air.

[Atradees]

Mac just says it like it is. Its coming from the heart and not a pile of cliches.

 

[IndyHawk]

Mac just says it like it is. Its coming from the heart and not a pile of cliches.

Yes, I love that because I got so sick of Pete's BS trying to mask
things.

 

[Jville]

Yes, I love that because I got so sick of Pete's BS trying to mask
things.

Perhaps some day you will find the means to move on.

 

[Hawknight]

Yes, I love that because I got so sick of Pete's BS trying to mask
things.

It did get to a point where it was more of a joke than inspirational when he spoke

 

[evergreen]

Weren’t we like 6-3 the last few years only to fade at the end?

 

[BobbyWagnerIsGod]

I got so sick of Pete's double talk

 

[HagFaithful]

This is a pro-Mac thread, not a bash Pete thread.

Personally, I like his defensive innovation the most. We are highly unpredictable now. Love that.

 

[irfuben32]

I was happy to be rid of the draft hints.

 

[SPOHAWK]

I appreciate Pete for his contribution to the Hawks...But Mac is so real and I think we can agree that while PC was great, he is and was somewhat of a Bullshitter (but he was our bullshitter!).

 

[Jville]

It's only a matter of time before a subset of fans start attacking Mcdonald as well. That's been the history.

 

[Appyhawk]

It's only a matter of time before a subset of fans start attacking Mcdonald as well. That's been the history.

True, but to this point their eyes must be rather bloodshot trying to find anything to scream about.

 

[MORGULON]

I was happy to be rid of the draft hints.

Yeah , kinda lame. I wasn't pumped and jacked about it

 

[MontanaHawk05]

I'm probably going to wait until Mac wins us two Super Bowls before I start trashing Pete in comparison.

 

[JustTheTip]

Pete was exactly what this team needed when he was hired and was the right guy for 5 years before he was the wrong guy for a decade.

 

[strohmin]

I appreciate Pete for his contribution to the Hawks...But Mac is so real and I think we can agree that while PC was great, he is and was somewhat of a Bullshitter (but he was our bullshitter!).

I think it was realizing Pete isn't really an Xs and Os type of coach which I think he got figured out eventually and couldn't adapt. Every time I hear Pete's or Russell's press conference, I don't here anything football related. I mostly hear philosophical bs. Mac seems more Xs and Os so I hope this team comes together the way I envision they will.

 

[Ruminator]

What I like most about Mac his take-charge approach and his philosophy on how to develop a smart and unified football team. Reminds me of Holmgren. Mac is not some Flores or Mora coming in hoping the players will suddenly wake up because there's a new flavor out. Bodes well for some great seasons ahead.

 

[chris98251]

Mac appears to hold players much more accountable, always compete was nice at first but gave way to my guys first, we will see with Mac, but so far he expects you to do what is asked and if you don't or are unable to you will be replaced. Linebackers last year and CB's are an testament to that and also the focus on O line.

 

[toffee]

Weren’t we like 6-3 the last few years only to fade at the end?

Culprits were DK, Geno and Lockett, all gone. This season we won't fade.

 

[Trackhawk]

I was happy to be rid of the draft hints.

Just in case you get to missing them…

Pete Carroll drops 'draft clues' on social media ahead of Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft

 

[Atradees]

What I like most about Mac his take-charge approach and his philosophy on how to develop a smart and unified football team. Reminds me of Holmgren. Mac is not some Flores or Mora coming in hoping the players will suddenly wake up because there's a new flavor out. Bodes well for some great seasons ahead.

Mac reminds of Danny Lanning. All business at times. The Board Room of Football. Empowered. Young. Serious..Professional. I will say this was decent draft as we have had cause John had help from the entire staff.