In the 2023 season, Ravens defeated Seahawks 37-3 in Week Nine. Seahawks edge rusher, Boye Mafe, was left puzzled by how their defense shut down their offense so effectively. On the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, Mafe expressed his disbelief at the outcome of the game and his curiosity about how Mike Macdonald, who later became his new head coach, created such a successful unit.
Since Macdonald joined the Seahawks, Mafe has been gaining a deeper understanding of his coaching methods and how he can maximize players’ potential on the field. Mafe has seen how Macdonald’s expertise in Xs and Os and his strategic approach to utilizing players have contributed to his success as a coach. With Macdonald’s guidance, Mafe was able to increase his sack count from three as a rookie to nine sacks last season. Now, with Macdonald’s insights and coaching, Mafe has the potential to further improve his performance in the upcoming 2024 season.