Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald opened up about his first season as an NFL head coach in a recent interview, calling it “an extremely difficult time."

The 12s showed up to Sunday’s road matchup in Arizona, and “really helped” the Seahawks earn a win over the Cardinals, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.

Macdonald opened up about 'extremely difficult' first season in Seattle

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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold could return to practice this week and did not rule out the possibility of him playing next Sunday. In the meantime, backup Drew Lock has Seattle 2-0,

GLENDALE, Ariz. — If the beginning of Sunday’s eventual 31-7 win over Arizona — an 82-yard touchdown pass from Drew Lock to Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the Seahawks’ second offensive play — figures to lead all the highlights, coach Mike Macdonald liked the ending just as much.

Simultaneously, Lock has come up big in a few key moments for the Seahawks. He was integral to a comeback victory on "Monday Night Football" against the Philadelphia Eagles late in the 2023 season -- throwing the game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds to play -- just as he was in this year's season opener.

The Arizona Cardinals have a deep respect for Mike Macdonald.