Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe was impressed by Mike Macdonald even before he became his new head coach. The Ravens defeated the Seahawks in Week Nine of the 2023 season with a score of 37-3, leaving Mafe bewildered by how the defense Macdonald ran in Baltimore was able to shut down their offense completely. This experience stuck with Mafe and fueled his curiosity about Macdonald’s coaching methods.
After joining the Seahawks, Mafe recently shared on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast that he has been delving deeper into Macdonald’s coaching strategies. He has gained a better understanding of how Macdonald was able to create such a successful unit on the field. Mafe praised Macdonald for his knowledge of Xs and Os, his understanding of football, and his ability to effectively utilize players to maximize their potential.
Mafe’s performance also saw improvement from three sacks as a rookie to nine sacks last season. With Macdonald’s expertise in utilizing players effectively, Mafe is hopeful that his sack numbers could see another significant increase in the upcoming 2024 season. Through Macdonald’s guidance, Mafe sees the potential for further growth and success in his game.
