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‘This is the future’: Schneider was prescient in 2024

This Seahawks-Commanders game is a good occasion to laud John Schneider for his work in replacing Pete Carroll about 32 months ago. Dan Quinn was a natural candidate, considering his ties to the Seahawks under Carroll. But Schneider decided to…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 7:18 AM
‘This is the future’: Schneider was prescient in 2024
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Macdonald guided the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title in his second season as head coach.
  • The Washington Commanders have gone 5-14 following their run to the 2024 NFC Championship Game.
  • Marcus Mariota will start at quarterback for Washington against Seattle after Jayden Daniels reinjured his left elbow.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider hired head coach Mike Macdonald in January 2024 to replace Pete Carroll instead of Dan Quinn. While Quinn joined the Washington Commanders, Macdonald guided Seattle to a Super Bowl championship in his second season after acquiring quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

In contrast, the Commanders have struggled following their 2024 NFC Championship Game appearance, posting a 5-14 record since that campaign. Washington enters their matchup against Seattle with an 0-2 record, starting Marcus Mariota at quarterback after Jayden Daniels suffered a reinjured left elbow.

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