Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald Keeps Adviser Identity Secret Ahead of Patriots Rematch

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, who guided the team to a 29‑13 Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots, declined to disclose the identity of a "mystery" adviser he consulted before the game, citing a potential conflict of interest. He confirmed that former Ravens coach John Harbaugh was one of the two people he spoke with, but refused to name the second figure, rejecting speculation that it was Bill Belichick or Kyle Shanahan.

Macdonald made the comments on "The Dan Patrick Show" ahead of the Seahawks' 2026 season opener, a scheduled rematch with the Patriots at Lumen Field on September 9. He emphasized that the team's preparation, defensive scheming and data‑driven analysis, rather than any single external influence, were key to their Super Bowl success, and that the upcoming game will test how the Patriots adjust to Seattle's approach.