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Seattle Coach Macdonald Launches “Run It Forward” Mantra

5/27/2026

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Seattle coach Mike Macdonald introduced the “run it forward” mantra after the Super Bowl LX victory.
Macdonald said the mantra emphasizes identity instead of trying to repeat the championship.
Seattle finished 2025 17-3, ranked third in scoring and allowed the fewest points.
Phase 3 saw DeMarcus Lawrence, Derick Hall, Dante Fowler Jr., and Emanuel Wilson absent.
Seattle lost player Kenneth Walker III and player Coby Bryant but kept Pro Bowlers except linebacker Ernest Jones.

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Seattle coach Mike Macdonald introduced the “run it forward” mantra after the Super Bowl LX victory.
Macdonald said the mantra emphasizes identity instead of trying to repeat the championship.
Seattle finished 2025 17-3, ranked third in scoring and allowed the fewest points.
Phase 3 saw DeMarcus Lawrence, Derick Hall, Dante Fowler Jr., and Emanuel Wilson absent.
Seattle lost player Kenneth Walker III and player Coby Bryant but kept Pro Bowlers except linebacker Ernest Jones.