Jeff Simmons of the Real Hawk Talk podcast joins me to dive into the Seattle Seahawks 2025 roster. As new head coach Mike Macdonald attempts to mold a championship contender in the pacific northwest, are the pieces in place to build a super bowl foundation? We'll look at which positions are locked in for next season and beyond, and determine which others may need to be addressed in the draft or free agency.... as well as how the salary cap shapes up, and how John Schneider and his front...

While optimism seems to be high among fans that the Seattle Seahawks will return to their contending ways with an improved roster and new head coach Mike Macdonald in the fold, the national media is painting a different picture. Many of them (if not most) are projecting Seattle to finish not only out of the playoff race, but in some cases last in the NFC West (yes, BEHIND the Cardinals!) Why is this? I've identified a number of reasons that may help explain their reluctance to get on the...

Now that the Seattle Seahawks have officially wrapped up their offseason program, they'll get their longest break of the year before reconvening for training camp in late July. New head coach Mike Macdonald and his staff were so pleased with the performance at mandatory minicamp last week that they excused the team a day early to begin their summer break in earnest. What did we learn about this team over the last few months? Tune in for my list of what I think are the 5 biggest...

John Schneider is in his 15th season as general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, and this year he added VP of Football Operations to his title after the departure of legendary head coach Pete Carroll. Schneider has had some good strategic offseasons, some admittedly bad ones, but also many GREAT ones. Where does this offseason - his first without Carroll by his side - fit on his resume? While it is certainly too soon to tell, we can get an idea of where it MIGHT slot in by RANKING HIS...

Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers co-host the Seahawks Playbook Podcast and have becomes friends of mine, and the show. Today they join me to talk "blue chip" Seahawks players, which players are going to benefit most from the new schemes and coaching staff, as well as take YOUR questions and comments. Tune in! Check out the Seahawks Playbook Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCrqT5lY2HBi... Bill Alvstad on Twitter: @NWSeahawk Keith Myers on Twitter: @MyersNFL SUBSCRIBE on...

The Geno Smith debate has raged for two years now, and will continue on.... at least until we see how he fits and performs in Ryan Grubb's newly-installed Seahawks offense. Statistics are plentiful, and no matter where you stand on Geno's skill-level and value you can find numbers to support you argument. Which leads me to this question - where does Smith fit in the echelon on current NFL QB's? In this episode I try to quantify that not by number, but by attempting to determine a trade...

The Geno Smith debate has raged for two years now, and will continue on.... at least until we see how he fits and performs in Ryan Grubb's newly-installed Seahawks offense. Statistics are plentiful, and no matter where you stand on Geno's skill-level and value you can find numbers to support you argument. Which leads me to this question - where does Smith fit in the echelon on current NFL QB's? In this episode I try to quantify that not by number, but by attempting to determine a trade...

When Bryce Coutts isn't recording episodes as co-host of the Hawks Zone Rundown podcast, he's coaching quarterbacks. After years of playing and coaching the QB position, he opened his own quarterback academy 3 years ago, where he gets to help tutor prospective signal-callers from the age of 10 all the way into their college years. So today, we're going to break down all the aspects of playing the position and how it relates to teaching, coaching, and development. Then we'll apply those...

Week 2 of the Seattle Seahawks voluntary full-squad minicamp is in the books, and as we begin to see, and hear, more about how practices are going - I present to you my 5 main takeaways from the workouts. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the...

Sanjit T runs The Football Scout YouTube channel (as well as some college scouting). And while his outstanding film breakdowns cover every position from all around the entire NFL, he has produced several videos lauding the talents of some young SEAHAWK players over the past two seasons. He has a particular affinity for some of the young Seattle offensive lineman, a position of concern among the Seahawks fanbase for quite awhile. Is there now reason for optimism that the Hawks are putting...

Wrapping up my 3-part series taking an in-depth look at the Seattle Seahawks division opponents through the eyes of opposing content creators, we finish with what may be the best team in the division in 2024 - the LA Rams. Jake Ellenbogen correctly predicted last year that the Rams would win 10 games and make the playoffs, and the Seahawks would win 9 and miss out. So what does he think of what the Rams have done this offseason? Jake joins me to share his thoughts on the Rams free...

If you follow college football you most certainly are familiar with Bruce Feldman's work. He's been covering CFB as both a journalist and sideline reporter for over two decades, and is a New York Times best-selling author as well as a regular contributor to The Athletic. Today, he joins me on the show to discuss a wide range of topics that apply not just to the Seattle Seahawks, but also college football in the pacific northwest. Among the things we discuss in this one.... *The...

Dayna O'Gorman is one of the most-requested guests on the show and for good reason. A member of the Pro Football Writer's Association and contributor to Our Turf Football as well as the Real HawkTalk podcast, not to mention my former co-host on the Field Gulls podcast.... Dayna has her eyes and ears on the entire NFL and not just her beloved Seahawks. Dayna shares her thoughts on the Seahawks roster and what she's expecting to see when training camp opens, in addition to her first-person...

As I continue to take an in-depth look at the Seahawks NFCW division opponents, and what kind of offseason they've had, the focus shifts to the Arizona Cardinals. Walter Mitchell is a lifelong Cardinal fan who writes for Revenge of the Birds and hosts the Red Rain Podcast. He joins me to offer up his thoughts on a number of offseason-related topics: What's the plan in Arizona and how well is it coming together? Key free agent additions A TWELVE member draft class How much better is...

After a couple of questionable schedules handed out by the league the last couple of season, it appears the NFL wanted to do the Seahawks a solid in Mike Macdonald's first year as Pete Carroll's successor. It's not perfect, but it might be about as good as it could get. I'll break down what I like, love, and hate about the Seahawks brand-new 2024 schedule on today's edition of the show. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a...

Where does the strength of the Seattle Seahawks roster lie? Which position groups are strongest, and which have the most question marks? I'll be ranking every one of the Hawks 13 position groups in this two-part series. Here, I take you from the 13th-best group to the 7th. Who do you think gets the top spot in Mike Macdonald's first season as Seahawks head coach? Stay tuned for part 2!! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a...

Where does the strength of the Seattle Seahawks roster lie? Which position groups are strongest, and which have the most question marks? I'll be ranking every one of the Hawks 13 position groups in this two-part series. Here, I take you from the 13th-best group to the 7th. Who do you think gets the top spot in Mike Macdonald's first season as Seahawks head coach? Stay tuned for part 2!! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a...

Looks like Dre'Mont Jones is prepping for a more permanent role as an OLB/EDGE player! According to his trainer, and with video proof to back it up, Jones is focusing on pass rush moves and coverage drops as he ramps up his workouts to get ready for training camp. What does this mean for the roster? How well will Jones fit this role? How does it compare to what Macdonald did with Jadeveon Clowney last year in Baltimore? And, what if it doesn't work? 2024 will be a crucial year for...

Now that rookie minicamp is in the rear-view mirror, the Seahawks 90-man roster is set (for now). Join me as I go LIVE to discuss how the roster and depth chart look as we head deeper into the offseason. Bring your questions and comments! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video...

Seahawks beat reporter and long-time Locked on Seahawks host Corbin Smith joins the show to share what he saw in parson at rookie mini-camp over the weekend. How did this camp look and feel different than those under Pete Carroll? Did the high draft picks look the part? Who stood out among the UDFA's? A few potential roster battles emerging as the rookies get comfortable? And much more! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a...

Clinton Bonner, Adam Emmert and Brandan Schulze join me for this very special episode as we recap the Seahawks offseason and start to look ahead to the 2025 regular season: Changes in philosophy from Carroll to Macdonald, right or wrong? Best and worst from the Seahawks draft. What does it tell us about what they're doing with the roster? Current and future outlook at the QB position, are they more "set" than some fans want to believe? What happens beyond 2024? Who should the...

Rob Guerrera is host of the Gold Standard Network's 49ers podcast, and an ESPN radio host. In this episode he kicks off a 3-part series taking a deep dive into the Seahawks NFC West opponents. How does Rob feel about the 49ers offseason moves including free agent signings and the draft? Where are there strengths and weaknesses as the roster takes shape? The impact of Steve Wilks being out as defensive coordinator. Health updates on key defenders Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw. ...

If you've ever seen any of Brett Kollmann's content (and if you haven't, you SHOULD) you'll know what an "elite ball-knower" he is. Whether he's breaking down all-22 tape or looking at broader issues, Brett has his finger on the pulse of the entire league. In this episode, I get to pick Brett's brain a little bit and get his thoughts on how the Seahawks did in the just-concluded draft, as well as their division opponents. But that's NOT all! Other topics include.... The selection of...

Now that the draft is behind us it's time to look ahead to the 2024 NFL season. The Seahawks have begun to sign undrafted free agents, and today I'll highlight 7 players from that group that I'm most intrigued by. Then, we'll plug them all into the full roster and see how THAT looks - where are the strengths, weaknesses, and and what might be in store at certain key position groups. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a...