Daily Seahawks Podcast: HB Mornings & Real Hawk Talk

The NFL Draft is nearly here. Jeff & Brian join forces to take over every front office and decide who the team SHOULD pick, not necessarily who they WILL pick. It should be a good way to get acquainted with each team and prepare for the HB Draft Prediction game!

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I caught up with Seahawks DC Aden Durde and 2nd-year defensive tackle, Rylie Mills about their Super Bowl experiences and their off seasons so far. You may learn something about both guys and have some fun along the way. Plus, I catch you up on the Dante Fowler news, and we kick off the 2026 HB Draft Prediction Game!

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Brock Huard joins the show as a special guest as Dayna O'Gorman and I get ready for the NFL draft next week. We start by talking about a position Huard knows well: the quarterback. Has Sam Darnold done enough to merit an extension after this season? If not, what does he have left to prove? We also talk about draft prospects and what additions would most lift the Seahawks.

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We take a stroll through the latest mock drafts around the NFL and who they have coming to the Seahawks. I share my reactions and thoughts and do a few mock drafts of my own.

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John Schneider has talked about how he has changed his drafting philosophy in recent years as it relates to resisting letting roster needs push players too far up the Seahawks draft board. In this episode, we will look at what the numbers say about whether he is aligning more with consensus, and get into specifics about each position.

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We heard about turnovers endlessly last season for the Seahawks. It did not stop them from winning a Super Bowl. My research has uncovered just how problematic the turnovers were and how continued improvement there could lead to an even tougher Seahawks team in 2026.

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What kinds of players have been taken with the last pick of the first round? What about the last pick of the second round? We take a look at what has been possible at these selections throughout history and also dive in to a new draft prospect evaluation tool you may find useful.

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We welcome back our friend from across the pond, Rob Staton, of the Seahawks Draft Blog. After reminiscing a bit about the Super Bowl experience, we dive into the draft and the state of the team. Rob tells us what a good draft would look like.

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The Seahawks only have four picks this year and a roster loaded full of starters already in a down draft. Is there any way this draft can really be a good draft for John Schneider and Seattle?

Jeff Simmons joins me for his weekly visit as we discuss that and how to grade drafts in general.

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We welcome back Dalton Wasserman, formerly of PFF, to talk about the NFL offseason so far, and a look ahead to the draft. We also get his perspective on what happened with PFF and what's next for him. Plus, the announcement of a new draft website you're going to love!

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There is a revolution under way in the NFL that is hidden to fans. Teams are pushing the boundaries of what technology can do in creating advantages in scouting, game planning, and health. We sit down with Lucca Ferraz, the winner of this year's Big Data Bowl to talk about his project and what he sees ahead.

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Both Mike Macdonald and John Schneider mentioned Jamie Sheriff as a player to watch next season for the Seahawks. The third year player sits down with us to talk about his time in Seattle, and what he's working on this offseason to take his next step in the NFL.

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A report came out that a run-stuffing DT visited the Seahawks. He would be someone they would need to use the 32nd pick to grab. What does this tell us about the position group, and does it mean Dexter Lawrence is more of a possibility than initially expected?

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We take a walk around the division and relevant teams to see what 30 visits tell us about the Seahawks plans along with other teams. I also share why I discount lighter edge players for Seattle.

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We are joined by Jeff Simmons for his weekly visit on Seahawks Saturday as we talk about the week's news and dive into some trade options for Seattle on draft night. We also get a visit from Twitter Patrol.

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The offseason creates some opportunity for side projects, and I decided to play around with some analytics and unique views to help with my analysis. Over time, I hope to provide a variety of useful tools for all of you to use.

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We are far enough into the draft that there is some clarity about how Seattle can maximize their return, and ways they can fall short. I share some of those takeaways, as well as provide thoughts on the latest news.

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There are players who were part of the Seahawks Super Bowl roster that did not get a ton of snaps and have the potential to make a leap in 2026. I will be talking to all of them over the next few months, and will start with physical edge defender, Jared Ivey. We catch up with the second year player during his first NFL offseason.

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Mike Macdonald spoke to the media at the NFL League Meeting in Arizona. There were some noteworthy comments worth sharing and reacting to. I hope the internet holds up for this show!

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There are reasons to think the Seahawks offense will decline in 2026. There are reasons to think it will be even better. We lay out both arguments in this episode and ask the audience to vote on what they believe at the end.

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Jeff Simmons joins us for his weekly visit as Brian is down in Arizona for the NFL League Meetings. We will talk about the news of the week, do some mock drafts, and get a visit from our favorite Twitter Patrolman.

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The Seahawks were given a failing grade on free agency last year by ESPN's Ben Solak. They went on to win the Super Bowl, in large part due to their free agent moves. Ben does not like their 2026 free agency either. More good coming for Seattle? Solak joins the show to discuss his low grade and how he sees the rest of free agency.

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James Foster has been grinding draft footage for years, and now he's created a fantastic website resource for anyone who wants to learn about prospects from a variety of angles. We will ask James about players and positions that could intrigue the Seahawks.

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Evan Hill joins the show to break down the new deals signed by JSN and Jake Bobo and why the JSN contract broke the mold and reset the market. We also spend some time on the CBs in the draft and do another mock.

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Jeff Simmons subs for Brian again, and dives into the outlook for the NFC teams outside of Seattle. He will pay special attention to teams on the Seahawks schedule, but look at what they've done in free agency and also what draft capital they have and coaching changes.

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Jeff Simmons does his first solo show with Brian on vacation, and he starts by looking back at his favorite moments of the 2025 season. This should be a fun one!

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba was never going anywhere, and the Seahawks wasted no time in securing their Offensive Player of the Year. We will talk about that deal, and a few things that happened while I was away.

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The Seahawks have mostly taken a "run it back" approach to free agency. Let's look at where that leaves the depth chart and certain position groups as we hit the later stages of the free agent signings.

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It's a Seahawks Saturday with Jeff Simmons as we compare our offseason plans with what Seattle has done so far, tour around the NFL, and then do a mock draft that pairs with the Seahawks current roster.

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The Seahawks finally signed a few people from other rosters. Emanuel Wilson and Rodney Thomas II join the squad. We talk about those two additions, what they could mean, and do a tour around the division to see what they are up to.

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We hit free agency day four, and more running backs are off the market. What are the Seahawks doing at that position? I will share updates on who is left in free agency, and make some guesses about what their plan might be. I also provide a few other updates across the NFL.

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Evan Hill and Jeff Simmons join the show to recap everything that has gone on the last 2.5 days in the NFL world. What moves do they like? What do they want to see next? Come hang out with us as we discuss.

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Bombshell doesn't begin to capture the events that took place last night as the Baltimore Ravens backed out of a deal for Maxx Crosby, who is now with the Raiders again. Baltimore has since signed Trey Hendrickson. What does all this mean for the Seahawks? I will share thoughts and take you through where things stand across the NFL as the 2026 League Year is officially set to begin today.

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He was a polarizing player in his time in Seattle, but Tariq Woolen will no longer patrol the Seahawks secondary after signing a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. I react to the news and share some other free agency updates.

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There has been an avalanche of moves already. We will go over what has happened and share any new movements, with an eye on the Seahawks.

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Just a few days before free agency begins, Jeff Simmons joins for his weekly visit as we lay out competing offseason plans for the Seahawks. We will solve for each of the positions where we believe there is a need, with moves ranging from external free agents, resigning players, drafting players, trades or simply relying on internal competition. We have not seen each other's plans and will react in real-time.

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Seattle finally has some good news to share as LB Drake Thomas signs a 2-year contract that will keep him playing next to Ernest Jones IV for the near future. I go over the deal, where Seattle is with other players, and share the latest on Maxx Crosby.

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News continues to flow during Pre-Agency week, and the latest is not great for Seahawks fans. Rashid Shaheed does not appear headed toward an extension with Seattle and will hit free agency. The Seahawks biggest competition, the Rams, added an All-Pro corner in Trent McDuffie. I share my thoughts.

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Having a player as a restricted free agent usually means it is safe to assume they will be back with the team. Seattle has some tougher decisions to make on this front this offseason. I explain why, and what I expect them to do.

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You might think the real news won't start until next week when NFL Free Agency begins. Not true. You have to look no further than last year to know how momentus the week after the Combine and before Free Agency can be for Seattle. I walk you through some of the decisions I expect in the days ahead.

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