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Seahawks coaches Aden Durde and Karl Scott are reportedly generating buzz across the NFL
The Seattle Seahawks are fresh off winning Super Bowl LX, and they have spent the offseason celebrating. While the team is working towards building a roster that is capable of repeating as champions, the Seahawks have rightfully been basking in the glory that comes with reaching the top of the proverbial mountain in the NFL.
Seattle has lost some key pieces this offseason, both on its roster and its coaching staff, but for the most part, the majority of the team is returning. Don’t think that teams aren’t taking notice of what the Seahawks have managed to do, though, as it sounds like two of their coaches, defensive coordinator Aden Durde and defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Karl Scott, are generating some serious buzz across the league.
Aden Durde and Karl Scott Are Catching the NFL’s Attention
Seattle’s defense played a big role in its run to a championship last, with Durde and Scott finding a way to get the most out of their players. While neither guy landed a new job in the NFL’s coaching cycle, that doesn’t mean teams across the league aren’t keeping tabs on them. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, folks across the NFL are surprised that head coach Mike Macdonald managed to find a way to keep Durde in town this offseason.
“One executive marveled that Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald was able to keep so much of his defensive staff intact — starting with Durde, the DC of the NFL’s best (and Super Bowl-winning) defense last year,” Rodrigue wrote.
Similarly, one of Durde’s top lieutenants, Scott, has impressed folks over the past few years. Macdonald opted to retain Scott after taking over as the team’s head coach in 2024, and he’s played a big role in turning Seattle’s secondary into one of its biggest weapons. Scott didn’t earn a promotion this offseason, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him move up the ladder in the coaching ranks very soon.
“Macdonald retained Scott when he took over as head coach in 2024 and one coach was impressed by Scott’s ability to raise the ceiling of some very talented players,” Rodrigue said.
Seahawks’ Coaching Staff Earns High Marks Across the NFL
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GettyRENTON, WASHINGTON – MAY 03: Head coach Mike Macdonald of the Seattle Seahawks watches a workout during Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on May 03, 2024 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Macdonald has earned his fair share of praise in recent months, and former offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak parlayed one year of solid work with Sam Darnold into a job as the Las Vegas Raiders‘ new head coach. Durde and Scott may fly under the radar in the public eye, but they are rising stars in NFL circles.
For now, both guys are sticking around with Seattle, but if the team puts together another strong season in 2026, Macdonald may have a more difficult time finding a way to keep them in town. With quite a bit of continuity on the defensive side of the ball, expect the Seahawks to continue boasting one of the most fearsome units in the league when they return to action next year.