Seahawks Legend Confident Team Can Repeat Super Bowl Win Next Year

Matt Hasselbeck believes the Seahawks have the talent and coaching to win more championships.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Former Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is optimistic that the team's recent Super Bowl victory is just the beginning. Hasselbeck praised the Seahawks' young core, including quarterback Sam Darnold, head coach Mike Macdonald, and general manager John Schneider, saying their best football is still ahead of them. He believes the Seahawks can capitalize on their 12th man advantage at home and potentially build a dynasty in the coming years.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' Super Bowl win has reignited excitement in the city of Seattle, and Hasselbeck's confidence in the team's long-term potential suggests they could be poised for sustained success. As one of the franchise's all-time greats, Hasselbeck's perspective carries significant weight and could further galvanize the team's passionate fanbase.

The details

The Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, led by their top-ranked offense and defense. Outside of a loss to the Rams, they didn't drop a game after October 5. Hasselbeck highlighted the team's young core, including 28-year-old quarterback Sam Darnold, 37-year-old head coach Mike Macdonald, and 54-year-old general manager John Schneider, as reasons to believe they can repeat and build a dynasty.

  • The Seahawks won Super Bowl LX on February 11, 2026.
  • Hasselbeck gave this interview on February 17, 2026, just days after the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory.

The players

Matt Hasselbeck

A former quarterback who helped lead the Seahawks to their first sustained period of success in the 2000s.

Sam Darnold

The Seahawks' young franchise quarterback who is entering his prime.

Mike Macdonald

The Seahawks' head coach, who is one of the youngest in the NFL at 37 years old.

John Schneider

The Seahawks' general manager who has been with the team since 2010 and is 54 years old.

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What they’re saying

“I get careful, we're celebrating the parade and I am cautious to say, 'Next year,' because I want them to enjoy their day. It's a lot of hard work to get here, but at the same time, if you sit back and you say, 'We've got a great GM and Executive of the Year. We've got a head coach who if he wasn't in Seattle, could have very easily been the Coach of the Year.' We also got a young quarterback who I think his best football is in front of him. This event is only going to be better next year.”

— Matt Hasselbeck (ClutchPoints)

“This is great, and you've ignited a fan base that was already ignited. This city is alive right now, and so to get that home field advantage — here's the thing about the Seahawks, they were incredible on the road this year. They actually were better on the road than they were at home. If you can really, really recapture that home field advantage like we used to have it, look out. because everyone's tasted it and everyone's really excited.”

— Matt Hasselbeck (ClutchPoints)

What’s next

The Seahawks will look to build on their Super Bowl victory and aim to repeat as champions next season.

The takeaway

With a young, talented core led by quarterback Sam Darnold, head coach Mike Macdonald, and general manager John Schneider, the Seahawks appear poised to establish a new dynasty in the NFL. Their recent Super Bowl triumph has reignited the passion of their fanbase, and if they can recapture their dominant home-field advantage, they could be unstoppable moving forward.