Nepotism is popular in just about every industry and football coaching is no different. Sometimes getting a job in the NFL comes down to who you know far more than what you actually know about the game. There are exceptions to the rule, though. It appears that new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald might be one of them.
Apparently Macdonald had no previous relationship with former Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde. Even though they had never met, Durde reportedly knocked the interview out of the park and got himself hired as defensive coordinator. Here’s what Durde told Seattle media about Macdonald and his defensive philosophy when he spoke with them on Thursday.
New #Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde arrives from Dallas defensive-line coach, introduces himself to Seattle—including how to pronounce his name.
Says just call him “AD.” @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/NAS4sUfLJW
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) February 15, 2024
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