The Richard Sherman Podcast - Sherm at Seahawks camp with Darnold, Kupp, Woolen & Macdonald: "This team is different"

Aug 16, 2025

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Mike Macdonald

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Richard Sherman heads to Seahawks camp, chatting with quarterback Sam Darnold about his fresh start in Seattle and lessons from past teams. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp shares insights on his Triple Crown season and juggling family life. Cornerback Tariq Woolen reveals his journey from receiver to NFL Pro Bowler, eager to establish himself as the league's fastest. Meanwhile, head coach Mike Macdonald reflects on his evolution from intern to head coach, merging traditional and modern coaching styles. Excitement builds for the upcoming season!

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ANECDOTE

How Family Built Sam's Resilience

Sam Darnold credits family, his sister, and a close friend circle for shaping his resilience and mindset through ups and downs.
He says gratitude for being in the game keeps him grounded and fuels consistent effort.

ANECDOTE

Draft Day As A Family Celebration

Sam describes his draft day as a blur of family, friends, and early morning travel to New York for the press conference.
He remembers celebrating the night with draft roommates like Josh Allen and cherishing the experience.

INSIGHT

Learning From Complementary Offensive Trees

Sam says learning under Kyle Shanahan and Kevin O'Connell exposed him to complementary offenses with shared roots.
He believes those experiences accelerated his ability to play fast and on time.

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Richard Sherman heads to Seattle Seahawks training camp for an all-access day with four of the biggest names on the Seahawks. In this episode, Sherman sits down with quarterback Sam Darnold to discuss his fresh start in Seattle and lessons learned from previous stops. Then, wide receiver Cooper Kupp opens up about his Triple Crown season, returning to the Pacific Northwest after playing for the LA Rams, and balancing football with family life. Cornerback Tariq Woolen shares his journey from wide receiver to NFL Pro Bowler and why he’s ready to prove he’s the fastest man in the league. Head coach Mike Macdonald talks about his rise from intern to NFL head coach and how he’s blending old-school principles with new-school coaching methods. From leadership insights to on-field strategy, these interviews give you a unique look at the Seahawks heading into the 2024 season.

00:00 – Richard Sherman welcomes Sam Darnold to the podcast
00:22 – How adversity shaped Sam’s career and mindset
02:39 – Inside Darnold’s unforgettable draft day
04:56 – Carolina years: Baker Mayfield, near playoff run, and “what ifs”
06:04 – Learning Kyle Shanahan’s offense in San Francisco
10:55 – Why Darnold chose Seattle and first impressions of the Seahawks

18:04 – Cooper Kupp returns home to Yakima
19:02 – From small-town kid to NFL Triple Crown winner
22:38 – High school sweetheart: Kupp’s love story with wife Anna
25:38 – Fatherhood lessons and navigating public expectations for his kids
30:03 – Adjusting to Seattle’s offense under Kubiak
34:28 – What Seahawks fans can expect from Kupp this season

36:03 – Sherman welcomes Tariq Woolen to the show
36:26 – Mental growth from rookie year to now
38:38 – Growing up in Texas football culture
40:20 – From college receiver to NFL cornerback
43:21 – Rookie year highlights and building confidence
44:28 – Comfort and fit in Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme

51:16 – Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins Sherman
51:39 – From finance career path to Ravens internship
52:41 – First visit to Seahawks facility with Dan Quinn
54:10 – Privilege and responsibility of being an NFL head coach
58:32 – Growth and adjustments from year one to year two
01:00:13 – Building an innovative offense and defense in Seattle

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