As the Seahawks prepared for the Ravens in Week Nine of the 2023 season, Boye Mafe was impressed by his new head coach Mike Macdonald. Despite a 37-3 defeat, Mafe couldn’t help but be puzzled by the loss, especially considering the success of Macdonald’s defense in shutting down the Seahawks’ offense.
Fast forward to today and Mafe has been gaining insight into Macdonald’s coaching style and tactics. He spoke about his experience with Chris Long on the Green Light podcast and praised Macdonald’s deep understanding of Xs and Os and his ability to effectively utilize players to achieve success on the field. This new perspective has given Mafe a greater appreciation for Macdonald’s coaching methods and how they contribute to the team’s performance.
Mafe has also seen improvement on the field under Macdonald’s coaching, as he increased his sack total from three as a rookie to nine last season. With Macdonald’s expertise and understanding of how to maximize Mafe’s potential, there is potential for even greater improvement in the upcoming 2024 season. If Mafe can continue to unlock his skills and utilize them effectively under Macdonald’s guidance, he could become a formidable edge rusher in the upcoming season for the Seahawks.