Key takeaways:
– Finalists for AP Coach of the Year: Mike Macdonald, Liam Coen (Jaguars), Ben Johnson (Bears), Kyle Shanahan (49ers), Mike Vrabel (Patriots) 📊
– What it means: This “total program” nod highlights Seattle’s identity, consistency, and trajectory under Macdonald and boosts the team’s profile heading into the awards night. It also aligns with the Seahawks being among the Super Bowl favorites 🏆
– Other Seahawks honors: Jaxon Smith-Njigba named a finalist for AP Offensive Player of the Year (1,793 receiving yards, 119 receptions, 10 TDs) ⚡; Klint Kubiak a finalist for AP Assistant Coach of the Year 🔥
– NFL Honors notes: Other big announcements include Walter Payton Man of the Year, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and the Protector of the Year Award 📊
Bottom line: Macdonald’s finalist status, plus JSN and Kubiak in their own awards, amps momentum for the Macdonald era. Final result revealed on Feb. 5 in San Francisco 🏈🏟️
