# Mike Macdonald learns media caution after Super Bowl win

> Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald adjusts media strategy after Super Bowl win
- Title: Mike Macdonald learns media caution after Super Bowl win
- Summary: Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald adjusts media strategy after Super Bowl win Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald learned media caution after Super Bowl win
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-macdonald-learned-valuable-lessons-regarding-his-media-approach
- Published: 2026-09-23T23:32:31.186+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike macdonald, seahawks, nfl, super bowl, media approach, graham bensinger, coach, seattle, sports
## Media lessons learned
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald learned nothing is off the record unless both sides agree.

> If someone's interested in talking and you feel like it's an honest process, then why not?
## Hot mic awareness
Macdonald now assumes every camera captures images and every mic is a hot mic.
## Trust boundaries
He's learning to be careful about who he trusts and when to get comfortable.
## Belichick insight
Macdonald is studying Bill Belichick's approach to minimize regretful statements.
## Super Bowl interview
Macdonald discussed his Super Bowl win interview strategy with Graham Bensinger.

> I don't have a long relationship with Graham, but I was really impressed with how they did their business.
## Trust issues
One source called Macdonald's media approach 'reckless' due to trust concerns.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald learned media caution after Super Bowl win