Seahawks Surge to Super Bowl 60 Behind Brotherhood, Depth, and a "Ready Squad" Mindset
Back in Week 11, things couldn’t have looked much worse for the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback Sam Darnold had just thrown four interceptions in a narrow 21-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams - a brutal outing that could’ve derailed the season.
But in the postgame press conference, something unexpected happened: linebacker Ernest Jones IV took the mic and didn’t flinch. He went to bat for his quarterback with a passionate defense that turned heads.
That moment didn’t just show leadership - it showed something deeper. A team that believed in each other, even in the lowest moments.
Since then? The Seahawks haven’t lost a game.
Now, they’re rolling into Super Bowl 60 on a nine-game win streak, preparing to face off with the New England Patriots. And while plenty of things have gone right on the field - from defensive dominance to offensive resilience - there’s one thread that’s been woven through it all: chemistry.
This team isn’t just playing for wins. They’re playing for each other.
“This is the closest Seahawks team I’ve ever seen - either as a player or covering it,” said former Seattle quarterback Brock Huard on Friday during an appearance on Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk. “And it’s not 1 through 53. It’s 1 through 70.”
That last part isn’t just a catchy phrase - it’s a mindset.
The “Ready Squad” Mentality
Head coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider haven’t been shy about how they view their roster. While the NFL officially recognizes a 53-man active roster, Seattle’s leadership has been operating with a different number in mind: 70.
That includes their 17-man practice squad, which they’ve rebranded as the “ready squad.” The message?
If you’re on this team - whether you’re starting or not - you’d better be ready to go. And all season long, that philosophy has paid off.
Injuries? Next man up. And that next man has often been more than ready.
We’ve seen backups step into starting roles and deliver. We’ve seen players who weren’t even on the radar in September become key contributors in December and January. This isn’t just depth - it’s depth with purpose, and it’s been one of the defining traits of this Seahawks run.
“They will win Sunday because they will be 70 strong - not 53, not 22,” Huard said. “Their 1 through 70 is deeper, tougher and closer than any group I’ve ever seen.”
Selfless, Focused, and All-In
What’s made this team click isn’t just talent or scheme - it’s mindset. From top to bottom, this is a group that’s leaned into being egoless, selfless, and locked in.
“They’re just a bunch of selfless dudes,” Huard continued. “This group is just buttoned up, selfless, egoless - not about me, all about everybody else.”
That’s not just lip service. You see it on the sidelines, in the locker room, and on the field. Whether it’s a backup offensive lineman stepping in mid-game without missing a beat, or a veteran defender hyping up a young corner after a big play, the Seahawks have built something that goes beyond the Xs and Os.
It’s a culture - and it's carried them all the way to football’s biggest stage.
One Game Away
Now, with the Super Bowl looming, Seattle has a chance to cap off one of the most impressive turnarounds of the season. From a midseason low point to a nine-game heater, they’ve ridden belief, depth, and cohesion to the doorstep of a championship.
And if they hoist the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, it won’t just be because of a star performance or a single breakout moment. It’ll be because 70 guys bought in, stayed ready, and played for something bigger than themselves.
That’s the Seahawks’ edge. And it might just be what pushes them over the top.