The national champion Michigan Wolverines sent a record 18 players to the NFL scouting combine last week, and new Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is familiar with them all, having served as defensive coordinator in Ann Arbor in 2021. As he and general manager John Schneider set out to retool the roster and establish a new culture, I wanted to see what it might look like if they drafted Wolverine prospects exclusively...... and I like the results so much I just HAD to share it...

The Seattle Seahawks today released starting safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, as well as tight end Will Dissly. Where does the team's salary cap stand after these moves, and what might general manage John Schneider do with the available funds? Does this indicate the team is in more of a rebuild mode than some anticipated? Who could be released next, or will we see some players restructure their contracts in order to create even more financial flexibility? SUBSCRIBE on Spotify...

Special Guest Erik Briggs joins me to weigh in on what he saw at the NFL Scouting Combine, which prospects stood out as players he'd love to see in Seahawks blue in 2024, and a few free agent targets he'd like to see the team pursue. 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...

So much speculation about the Seahawks apparent interest in some of the top QB prospects in this year's draft (they met with Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels at the combine), guys who they would no doubt have to move UP in the draft to acquire. But... can they afford it? I'll take a look back at some trade-up scenarios in the not-too-distant past, and compare them to reports of what it might take to move up in THIS year's draft to try and make sense of it all. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for...

Another day of QB-related news takes center stage with the Seahawks, with Geno Smith reportedly being told by team brass that he will be in Seattle this coming season. But wait.... that's not all! At the same time, John Schneider and his staff are meeting with the draft's top QB's at the combine this week. What does it all mean? Maybe nothing.... or maybe EVERYTHING! As always, I'll try and break it down and read between the lines. And then I'll unveil my Top 10 QB rankings for this...

Draft geeks unite!!! It's time for the NFL Scouting Combine!!!! On today's show I'll share my thoughts on which position groups I'll be watching the closest, including one that's of a particular need for the Seahawks - and some of the specific players to keep an eye on who may be a fit. And I'll weigh in one John Schneider's comments yesterday about the QB position, and why I think it may shine a spotlight on one particular day 2 prospect. Finally, a quick salary cap update - how the...

So much QB talk surrounding the Seattle Seahawks! Should they keep riding with Geno Smith or turn to Drew Lock? Or should they go all out to move up and grab one of the top prospects at the position in this years NFL Draft? Or...... should they wait until 2025?! "But Dan, that's CRAZY!!! Next year's class doesn't look that great!" Is that so? In this episode I'll break down every NFL team to determine which ones are hunting QB's this year, and then show you all the available options at...

Dayna O'Gorman is BACK! My former Field Gulls co-host, who you've also seen and heard on Our Turf and Real Hawk Talk, joins me today to catch up for the first time since right before Pete Carroll was fired (literally RIGHT before!) I'll get her thoughts on what's happened since then, how she views this young coaching staff, what (kind of) scares her about it, and so much more.... Geno, yay or nay? Should we expect a different M.O. from John Schneider now without Pete around? How...

Now that we know who's going to be coordinating the offense for the Seattle Seahawks, we can start to speculate what it might look like on the field. And who better to do that than NFL analyst, writer, podcaster, and defensive coordinator of the London Olympians Matty Brown!? Matty shares his unique insight on what he's seeing from Ryan Grubb's offenses on tape, and how that might translate to Geno Smith (or someone else?), DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, JSN, etc....... And of course I HAD to...

It's draft season, and if you know you know that means MOCK draft season! For the first time since the Seattle Seahawks hired Mike Macdonald as their new head coach, I attempted a full 7-round mock draft using the Pro Football Network draft simulator. And for this one, I did it LIVE as I was recording. Can't wait to hear what you think! Some highlights: NO QB's A big trade back to add more Day 2 picks Tons of help in the front 7 Another young mauler added to the interior...

Now that most of the coaching staff is set, and a decision has been made (for now) on Geno Smith's roster status, it's time to start getting on with the rest of the offseason. With the NFL Combine, free agency and the draft on the horizon, there are matters of roster building to be addressed. Who better to join the show to discuss these things than Mookie Alexander, who runs the outstanding Seahawks website Field Gulls. Mookie shares his thoughts on the coaching staff Mike Macdonald is...

It was a big news day at the VMAC as news broke that Geno Smith's status on the Seahawks roster wouldn't be changing, just as the team was getting ready to introduce their new coordinators. Once the press conference started, it was new offensive coordinator who stood out as the days highlight. Discussing his offensive philosophy, how the whole thing went down with Alabama, and his excitement to work with the Seahawks skill position players, it was evident that Grubb has been planning for...

Whether you're a believer in Geno Smith's talent or not, you've no doubt got your eye on this Friday, as the Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider have a big decision on their hands. Smith's $12.7 million base salary for 2024 becomes fully guaranteed if he's still on the roster Friday, February 16th. But this isn't simply a question of whether to cut or keep Geno..... there are options! Today, I outline 4 of them, and give you my thoughts on which one I think is most likely....

SO MUCH to talk about with Seahawks reporter Corbin Smith today. The Locked on Seahawks host and All Seahawks lead writer shares his insight into the hire of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, and how he thinks his offense will adapt from college to the NFL. And that's not all.... Impressions of Mike Macdonald's first radio coaches show Breaking down the Ryan Grubb hiring process His gut feeling on which way the team is leaning with a key contract date coming up Friday for Geno Smith ...

We FINALLY get to talk about Ryan Grubb as your new offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks, because it's happening. And not only is Grubb coming back to Seattle, but he's reportedly bringing offensive line coach Scott Huff with him as well. How does this move speak to John Schneider's approach this off-season? What does this mean for the Seahawks skill position players? Does this eliminate or enhance the need to keep Geno Smith? Can his offense translate to the NFL? ...

Another "outside the box" hire!! Aden Durde is your new Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator under newly-appointed head coach Mike Macdonald, and he has an extremely intriguing background. I'll go over his resume with you and then we'll talk about the still-vacant and ever-important OC position. With Chip Kelly OUT of the race now, where does that leave the search? There's a very interesting name I overlooked in my last show, serving a key role on the Kansas City coaching staff. Could...

With 2 of the Seahawks top candidates to be Mike Macdonald's first offensive coordinator in Seattle seemingly off the board, where do they turn to next? Is Chip Kelly a viable option after interviewing with the team on Tuesday? Has Tanner Engstrand been eliminated from consideration? If so, why haven't we heard anything? Have the Seahawks fulfilled the Rooney Rule yet? Are they waiting to interview candidates who are participating in the Super Bowl this week? If so.... WHO?! ...

It's NEVER too early for a mock draft, and now that the Seattle Seahawks have a new head coach, let's get Mike Macdonald some new toys! We'll call it my first "Mac Mock" of the season! Among the highlights..... **John Schneider gets his QB1 of the future! (Which one is it?) **Tons of help for Coach Mac in the front 7 **The next Kam Chancellor? **Bolstering the trenches on offense SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a...

Who's going to call plays on offense for Mike Macdonald's Seattle Seahawks? And who's going to be his understudy at defensive coordinator? We're heard a couple names, but who's NOT being talked about? I'll give you a couple intriguing candidates who are out there, with connections to Macdonald, that haven't yet been named. Also, did Macdonald let slip that Drew Lock may still be in the future QB plans? I'll break that down for you. And on the 10th anniversary of the Seahawks winning...

Mike Macdonald was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Seattle Seahawks today, facing questions from the local press. Here are my 5 takeaways from that press conference, as we begin to learn a little more about Pete Carroll's successor. 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...

The choice is in, and it's Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald who's been tabbed to replace Pete Carroll as the new head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. **League-wide reaction to the hire, including a direct quote I got from a Seahawks alum **MY thoughts on the hire **Macdonald's strengths and MO, what makes him so good? **Assessing John Schneider and how he managed the process **What's next? Who fills out the rest of the staff? And much more!!!!! SUBSCRIBE on...

I've connected the dots and followed the smoke, and I'm ready to make MY prediction of who the next Seattle Seahawks head coach will be. But.... we may have to keep waiting for confirmation, as this particular candidate may be busy with his current team until after the Super Bowl. Tune in to find out who the next Seattle Seahawks head coach will be (according to yours truly.) SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a...

Seaside Joe is simply one of the best out there at analyzing how the Seahawks organization operates, and predicting what they may do in the draft and other significant personnel decisions, and he has a long track record of nailing some of these picks. Today, he'll share with me his prediction of who he thinks the Seahawks will hire to succeed Pete Carroll, based on some serious dot-connecting he's done coupled with historical context from around the league. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for...

Hondo Carpenter in an award-winning member of the PFWA who covers the Las Vegas Raiders for Raiders Today. He joins me to talk about Raiders DC Patrick Graham as a strong candidate for the Seahawks head coaching job, but there's so much more! Hondo also shares insider info on the candidacy of Dan Quinn and Mike Vrabel, including opinions gathered by talking directly to a number of NFL executives. Topics discussed include: **Was it a mistake to move on from Pete Carroll right now?...

It's been nearly two weeks since the Seattle Seahawks fired long-time head coach Pete Carroll and his successor still has yet to be named. NFL rules have drawn the process out, which only leads to more time speculating and trying to make sense of all the rumors and reports. During that time, my feelings have changed a bit on who I'd like to see take the helm in the Emerald City. Today on the show, I discuss my UPDATED Top 5 list, and offer a couple honorable mention choices as well....