Cigar Thoughts: A Football Show

Seahawks insider Corbin Smith joins Jacson to discuss swapping out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold(4:35), the DK Metcalf trade (22:36), Ernest Jones / Jarran Reed extensions (29:59), and Seattle’s direction as NFL free agency kicks off (33:20). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct https://CigarThoughtsNFL.com

The former quarterback and current Seattle radio mainstay joins to talk NFL Combine (4:22), where the Seahawks rank in NFLPA report cards (19:40), and his feelings on how the franchise is positioned heading into the 2025 season (25:30). Jacson and Brock also discuss what Seattle can do to plan for life after Geno Smith (30:35) and whether the team should actually consider trading DK Metcalf (34:04...

Jacson flies solo today, breaking down the Eagles' domination of the Chiefs, the Philadelphia blueprint, and gives love to Jalen Hurts (2:47). He also revisits his Super Bowl bets (13:53) and gives his thoughts on new Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak (18:49). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct https://CigarThoughtsNFL.com

KJR’s bombastic radio host and fellow degenerate joins Jacson to discuss their favorite prop bets for Sunday’s big game (3:33), including total field goal yardage, jersey number of touchdown scorers, 4th down bets, the color of the winning team’s Gatorade, and Super Bowl MVP. Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct https://Ciga...

DraftKings’ brilliant analyst and former All-American OL breaks down the Divisional Round games with Jacson (7:10) and details how each of the four remaining teams can win on Sunday (31:43). Plus, what does Seattle need to do to reach the level of the remaining teams in the playoffs (1:03:04). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-though...

The Ringer’s inimitable genius discusses the realities of tanking in the NFL with Jacson (4:21), gives his thoughts on Geno Smith (16:00), and ranks the remaining playoff trend in terms of who he’d risk it all on (36:51). Plus, who he’d give his MVP vote to (1:00:19). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct https://CigarThought...

The Athletic’s award-winning beat reporter debates Jacson on whether the 2024 Seahawks season was successful (4:44), and the two take a magnifying glass to John Schneider’s performance as GM (22:02). They also discuss offseason priorities, reasons why Ryan Grubb got canned, and the steps Seattle needs to take to become a true contender (41:56). Plus — how much is too much to pay Geno Smith and DK...

ESPN’s Seahawks beat reporter sits down with Jacson to dissect what went wrong in Seattle’s loss to Green Bay (3:28), discuss the updated playoff possibilities (6:29), talk through Geno Smith’s injury (36:44), and peek ahead to the big decisions awaiting the team this offseason (55:27). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct h...

The NFL analyst and host of the Ringer NFL Show sits down with Jacson to discuss the Seahawks’ four-game win streak (3:28), whether the defense is for real (7:35), and tell us who Seattle’s best wide receiver (17:12) and running back are (28:06). They also power-rank the NFC West, place the Seahawks within the NFC landscape, and make Super Bowl predictions (40:13). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone...

ESPN’s brilliant analyst joins Jacson to break down the Seahawks’ huge win over the 49ers (2:38), offer his prognosis for the NFC West (23:02), give a confidence rating for Seattle’s GM (57:20), and handicap the NFL’s true contenders (1:01:52). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct https://CigarThoughtsNFL.com

NFL Network’s senior reporter and the host of NFL Daily joined Jacson to break down the Seahawks-Rams game (4:19), and rank Mike Macdonald, Ryan Grubb, Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, and John Schneider on the Worry-Meter (23:50). They also analyze Gregg’s QB Island (44:53), which coaches are on the hottest seats (56:00), and discuss the state of the NFC West (1:02:51). The duo closes out with Super Bowl...

ESPN’s star analyst joins Jacson to break down what went wrong for the Seahawks against the Bills (3:59), whether their shortcomings are fixable (6:36), and the impact of DK Metcalf’s absence (19:18). They also discuss the biggest surprises in the NFL this season (32:04) and what the Seahawks need to do to beat the Rams on Sunday (47:51). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https:...

The Seattle Sports 710 radio host joins Jacson to break down the Seahawks big win in Atlanta (11:30), analyze the process behind the Ernest Jones trade (43:47), and preview Seattle’s showdown with the Bills (53:56). Plus, how realistic are the Seahawks chances of winning the NFC West (1:04:31)? Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoug...

The brilliant commentator joins Jacson to weigh in on 2024 NFL trends like whether player-protection rules are actually protecting players (7:28), as well as which teams are contenders or pretenders (14:10). Then, the two of them examine the direction of the Seahawks and to what degree Geno Smith and DK Metcalf should be a part of their future (50:57). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies righ...

Jacson flew solo for this one, breaking down every aspect of the Seahawks’ wild loss to the Lions Monday night. Join him as he evaluates Seattle’s defensive struggles (3:54), talks through what’s allowing the Seahawks offense to be so successful (14:31), and gives his thoughts on the officiating down the stretch (37:45). Plus, what has stood out to him the most about Mike Macdonald’s in-game manag...

The Ringer’s gridiron ace and longtime friend of the show joins Jacson to break down what has been a defense-forward start to the NFL season (9:46), how real the Seahawks’ undefeated record really is (19:00), an upcoming primetime bout in Detroit (53:10), and Seattle’s early lead in the NFC West race (1:05:09). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product...

Seattle radio legend and host of the Mitch Unfiltered podcast joins the show to chop up the Seahawks’ victory over the Patriots (8:46), how he's feeling about Mike Macdonald’s defense (19:35), and the state of the team’s offensive line (26:33), before breaking down an upcoming showdown with the Dolphins (48:09) and the updated NFC West landscape (59:40). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies ri...

The All-American guard, NFL analyst, and host of the Gojo + Golic podcast joins Jacson and Mike to break down the first week of the NFL season. They cover whether the things we saw league-wide are outliers or trends (6:55), whether Seattle’s defense is actually as good as they looked or if they benefited from playing a bad team (28:01), and Golic’s opinion of both Geno Smith and Mike Macdonald (50...

The 2024 NFL season is about to kick off, and we turned to YOU the listeners to answer your most pressing questions about the Seahawks. Jacson and Mike tell you what they think about Seattle’s anticipated target distribution (11:28), who the biggest surprises and disappointments will be (14:50), a baseline for success in Macdonald’s first season (33:30), and how much (if anything) Seattle should p...

The 150th episode of Cigar Thoughts sees The Athletic’s sensational Jourdan Rodrigue sit down with Jacson to discuss the NFC West. The two of them break down the Cardinals’ feist (16:12), the Rams’ resurgence (28:52), the 49ers’ financial crisis (47:40), and how the rest of the league views the Seahawks’ new look (1:03:40). Plus, who will win it all (1:25:09)? Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stog...

The News Tribune’s excellent beat reporter is back to discuss everything he’s seen — good and bad — from Mike Macdonald’s first training camp in Seattle. He and Jacson break down the best players in camp (12:22), where Mike Macdonald’s defense stands as of now (21:49), and what needs to happen in order for the Seahawks to have a successful 2024 season (51:13). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stog...

One of the preeminent voices in Seattle sports media joins Jacson and Mike to talk about the vibe-switch in Seahawks training camp (13:15), favorite and least favorite offseason moves (35:01), and expectations for the 2024 season (44:19). Plus, a little insight into the Sonics situation at the top! Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-t...

The award-winning beat reporter for the Seahawks sits down with Jacson and Mike to answer the biggest questions facing the team as they get ready for the 2024 season (9:26). He also grades various aspects of the team’s performance last year (25:44), and gives his predictions for the upcoming campaign (1:12:12). Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product...

The Seahawks beat reporter and host of the Locked On Seahawks podcast sits down with Jacson and Mike to give his thoughts on Seattle’s offseason thus far. Listen in as the fellas discuss the vibe switch with the new coaches (6:49), the biggest additions and subtractions in free agency (24:34), the Seahawks draft class (39:19), and predictions for the 2024 season (1:00:44). Purchase Cigar Thoughts...

The coach, analyst, and film guru joins Jacson and Mike to break down Seattle’s offseason including whether or not Seattle regressed during free agency (8:06), how the new additions fit (12:18), the disconnect with Jamal Adams (21:42), and a deep dive into their 2024 draft class: What grade does Matty give the selections of Byron Murphy and Christian Haynes (45:39)? Which Day 3 guys profile as con...