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Tom Brady and Peyton Manning built one of the NFL’s most memorable rivalries over the years, going back and forth in games that defined an era. The two legends probably cost each other a few more Super Bowl rings along the way, but mutual respect was always there.
When Mike Macdonald’s name got added to the championship list this month, both quarterbacks made sure to reach out. The Seattle Seahawks head coach opened up about hearing from Brady and Manning after winning his first Super Bowl.
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Speaking with Rich Eisen on his show, Macdonald confirmed that both former rivals sent messages his way following the big win. He didn’t get into specifics about what either one said, but he did reveal how the exchange with Brady went.
Tom Brady waves before Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
“Tom Brady text me, that was cool,” Macdonald said. “Peyton Manning.”
He kept the contents private but shared his response to Brady.
“I did tell him, I was like, ‘Hey thanks for stealing our OC.”
That comment had some context behind it. The Las Vegas Raiders just hired Klint Kubiak away from Seattle to be their next head coach. Brady, who now holds a minority ownership stake in Las Vegas, had a hand in making that hire happen.
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Macdonald has been rebuilding Seattle since taking over. The Seahawks finished 10-7 in 2024 with Geno Smith at quarterback, though the record fell short of a playoff berth.
The front office made changes after that, parting ways with Smith and bringing in Sam Darnold instead. Darnold had just wrapped up a strong year with the Minnesota Vikings, and the move raised some eyebrows. It ended up working.
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When Mike Macdonald’s name got added to the championship list this month, both quarterbacks made sure to reach out. The Seattle Seahawks head coach opened up about hearing from Brady and Manning after winning his first Super Bowl.
MORE: Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey contract talks take new turn after latest update
Speaking with Rich Eisen on his show, Macdonald confirmed that both former rivals sent messages his way following the big win. He didn’t get into specifics about what either one said, but he did reveal how the exchange with Brady went.
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Tom Brady waves before Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
“Tom Brady text me, that was cool,” Macdonald said. “Peyton Manning.”
He kept the contents private but shared his response to Brady.
“I did tell him, I was like, ‘Hey thanks for stealing our OC.”
That comment had some context behind it. The Las Vegas Raiders just hired Klint Kubiak away from Seattle to be their next head coach. Brady, who now holds a minority ownership stake in Las Vegas, had a hand in making that hire happen.
RELATED: Maxx Crosby’s future with Raiders gets significant update amid trade buzz
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Macdonald has been rebuilding Seattle since taking over. The Seahawks finished 10-7 in 2024 with Geno Smith at quarterback, though the record fell short of a playoff berth.
The front office made changes after that, parting ways with Smith and bringing in Sam Darnold instead. Darnold had just wrapped up a strong year with the Minnesota Vikings, and the move raised some eyebrows. It ended up working.
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SPORTS MEDIA: USA men’s hockey draws record Olympic gold medal TV viewership
ENTERTAINMENT: Martin Short’s daughter Katherine tragically dies at age 42
VIRAL: Pat McAfee makes stunning gesture during Team USA’s $150K Gold medal celebration
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