Mike Macdonald isn’t waiting around for change. “Our offense needs to be more explosive,” he says.
Seattle Seahawks’ new offensive coordinator Mike Macdonald didn’t mince words when discussing the team’s offensive performance after their Week 1 loss. Speaking candidly about the need for improvement, Macdonald issued a challenge to his offense, stating that the team could not afford to stay complacent. With high hopes for the upcoming season, Macdonald is urging the Seahawks to ramp up their offensive explosiveness and promises to lead that charge.
“We can’t afford to be complacent. Our offense needs to be more explosive, and I’m ready to lead that charge!” Macdonald said, his words ringing with intensity and purpose. After a tough start to the season, it’s clear that the pressure is on, and Macdonald knows the offense needs to step up if the Seahawks are going to meet their potential.
The Seahawks’ offense, despite having several standout players, has struggled to find consistency in recent seasons. Quarterback Geno Smith, running back Kenneth Gainwell, and star receiver DK Metcalf have all shown flashes of brilliance, but Seattle has yet to see the kind of explosive offensive performances that could truly make them a Super Bowl contender. With Macdonald at the helm, the hope is that he can bring the necessary spark to a team that has struggled to fully utilize its weapons.
Macdonald’s arrival as offensive coordinator was met with optimism, but after a slow start to the season, the urgency for change is evident. “We need to push the pace, be more dynamic, and make plays that shift the momentum,” Macdonald continued. “This offense has so much potential, but we need to be more aggressive and force defenses to react to us. It’s time to step up.”
Macdonald’s words are not just a call for improvement; they are a statement of his belief in the team’s talent and his vision for what the offense can become. Under his leadership, the Seahawks will look to embrace a more aggressive style of play, with an emphasis on high-paced, big-play opportunities. The goal is clear: to turn Seattle’s offense into one of the most explosive units in the NFL.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for the Seahawks, and Macdonald knows that the time to act is now. The season is still young, and there is plenty of room for the offense to develop and find its rhythm. With Macdonald leading the charge, Seattle has the potential to evolve into an offensive powerhouse. The real question is: will they rise to the occasion?
For the Seahawks, this season is about more than just winning games—it’s about proving that they can be one of the most dynamic offenses in the league. Mike Macdonald is ready to make that happen, and it’s clear that he expects nothing less than explosive performances from his players moving forward.
Eagles Make Shocking Deal For ‘Underrated, Underused’ AFC South RB
For much of the offseason we’ve wondered what Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman was going to do with a war chest of draft picks accumulated over the last few years.
The answer has been — pretty much anything he wants.
Roseman’s wheeling and dealing stayed at an electric pace following Philadelphia’s Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys, with the Eagles sending a 2025 fifth round pick and 2025 sixth round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for third year running back Tank Bigsby.
“Trade: Jaguars are sending RB Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks, per sources,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on September 8.
Bigsby creates a crowded running backs room in Philadelphia with reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley, A.J. Dillon and Will Shipley already on the roster.
Bigsby was a grossly underrated and underused weapon last season in Jacksonville with 820 yards of total offense and 7 touchdowns in 16 games with just 1 start while playing behind Travis Etienne.
‘Underrated’ RB Shined During SEC Days
Bigsby, 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, was the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2020 with 918 yards of total offense and 5 touchdowns for Auburn. He earned All-SEC honors each of the next 2 seasons as he racked up over 1,100 yards of offense each year and 10 touchdowns in both 2021 and 2022.
Bigsby finished his college career with an impressive 3,354 yards of total offense and 25 touchdowns in 3 seasons before leaving school early for the NFL. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at the NFL scouting combine and the Jaguars selected him in the third round (No. 88 overall) in the 2023 NFL draft.
NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein actually predicted Bigsby might shine in a “Dynamic Duo” sort of backfield in the NFL in his pre-draft evaluation.
“Fumbling has been a concern in the past, and he might not be much help on third downs or special teams,” Zierlein wrote in 2023. “His size, creativity and quickness could create an opportunity for teams to pair Bigsby with another back to form an effective tandem in a zone-scheme rushing attack.”
Eagles Backfield Could Be Moveable Object
Shipley was effective in a backup role to Barkley against the Cowboys with 3 carries for 26 yards but was forced to leave the game with a rib injury — he might not be right physically to play in Week 2 against the Chiefs.
Dillon, a free agent signee, wasn’t effective awhen he had the ball with 3 carries for 10 yards — he just might not be the right fight.
Enter Bigsby, who could thrive in his first chance playing for a competent NFL franchise. The Jaguars were 13-21 over his first 2 seasons, including a 4-13 record in 2024.
“The eagles running back room has to be the best in the league right?” X user Malibu wrote on his official account following the trade.
“To those who don’t know… Tank Bigsby is legit,” X user Rob Hodge wrote. “Only 24 years old… Rushed for 766 yards and 7 TD’s last season. Perfect RB2…”
“Tank Bigsby is a legit good running back” SB Nation’s Will Rucker wrote on his official account. “Howie is always going to strike when he feels he can get value. This is your RB2a
