Richard Sherman at Seahawks camp with Darnold, Kupp, Woolen & Macdonald: "This team is different"

Richard Sherman heads to Seattle Seahawks training camp for an all-access day with four of the biggest names on the Seahawks. In this episode, Sherman sits down with quarterback Sam Darnold to discuss his fresh start in Seattle and lessons learned from previous stops. Then, wide receiver Cooper Kupp opens up about his Triple Crown season, returning to the Pacific Northwest after playing for the LA Rams, and balancing football with family life. Cornerback Tariq Woolen shares his journey from wide receiver to NFL Pro Bowler and why he’s ready to prove he’s the fastest man in the league. Head coach Mike Macdonald talks about his rise from intern to NFL head coach and how he’s blending old-school principles with new-school coaching methods. From leadership insights to on-field strategy, these interviews give you a unique look at the Seahawks heading into the 2024 season. 00:00 – Richard Sherman welcomes Sam Darnold to the podcast 00:22 – How adversity shaped Sam’s career and mindset 02:39 – Inside Darnold’s unforgettable draft day 04:56 – Carolina years: Baker Mayfield, near playoff run, and “what ifs” 06:04 – Learning Kyle Shanahan’s offense in San Francisco 10:55 – Why Darnold chose Seattle and first impressions of the Seahawks 18:04 – Cooper Kupp returns home to Yakima 19:02 – From small-town kid to NFL Triple Crown winner 22:38 – High school sweetheart: Kupp’s love story with wife Anna 25:38 – Fatherhood lessons and navigating public expectations for his kids 30:03 – Adjusting to Seattle’s offense under Kubiak 34:28 – What Seahawks fans can expect from Kupp this season 36:03 – Sherman welcomes Tariq Woolen to the show 36:26 – Mental growth from rookie year to now 38:38 – Growing up in Texas football culture 40:20 – From college receiver to NFL cornerback 43:21 – Rookie year highlights and building confidence 44:28 – Comfort and fit in Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme 51:16 – Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins Sherman 51:39 – From finance career path to Ravens internship 52:41 – First visit to Seahawks facility with Dan Quinn 54:10 – Privilege and responsibility of being an NFL head coach 58:32 – Growth and adjustments from year one to year two 01:00:13 – Building an innovative offense and defense in Seattle #volume

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