Cigar Thoughts: A Football Show

The All Pro defensive back lights up and sits down with Jacson and Mike to discuss what makes a DB successful in the NFL (3:35), his love for Riq Woolen (19:32), and the depth of Seattle’s secondary including Devon Witherspoon (27:10), Quandre Diggs (36:08), and Jamal Adams (40:41). Plus, why Cro thinks this year’s Seahawks team will be even better (53:04). Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogie...

The former Seahawks linebacker and current sports talk host digs into Seattle’s defense, focusing on the linebacker position. He and Jacson talk about the way the game has changed over the years (3:00), the impact of Bobby Wagner’s return (18:51), Jordyn Brooks’ ceiling (26:15), the addition of Devin Bush (37:00), and what the Seattle defensive scheme could look like in 2023 (44:52). Grab your off...

The former collegiate defensive lineman and current NFL writer for Yahoo gets into the weeds on the Seahawks’ DL, including misconceptions about the position (12:24), the impact of Dre’mont Jones on guys like Darrell Taylor and Uchenna Nwosu (33:15), the rest of the depth chart (45:58), and which scheme best suits Seattle’s personnel (52:04). Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right here: h...

The Athletic’s beat reporter sits down with Jacson and Mike to chop up the Seahawks backfield, including the rationale behind drafting Zach Charbonnet (8:55), how he sees that impacting Ken Walker's usage (25:37), what it means for Seattle’s offensive philosophy (40:51), and how Deejay Dallas and Kenny McIntosh fit into the picture (59:13). Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right here: htt...

The Seahawks tight end and cigar enthusiast joins Jacson and Mike to discuss his “welcome to the NFL” moment (8:09), the intricacies of the position (9:20), and the unique strengths that he, Noah Fant, and Will Dissly offer (13:31). Plus, Colby breaks down his game-winning TD against the Broncos in the 2022 season opener (28:50). Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right here: https://anthon...

The former NFL wideout and current sports talk show host dives into the Seahawks receiving group with Jacson and Mike. They chop up the intricacies of receiver play (4:59) and take in-depth looks at Tyler Lockett (13:15), DK Metcalf (21:21), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (29:02), and the rest of Seattle’s receiver room (41:37). Plus, Bump tells us where the Seahawks WR corps ranks in the NFL (50:36). Grab yo...

ESPN’s brilliant analyst chops up the evolution of the quarterback position (3:37), debates her QB rankings with Jacson (11:34), discusses Drew Lock (33:17), goes deep on Geno Smith (37:01), and previews the 2024 quarterback class (46:10). Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct CigarThoughtsNFL.com  

The Hall of Fame left tackle joins Jacson and Mike to discuss the keys to his success (3:23), the evolution of football since his playing days (5:28), his thoughts on Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas (11:49), how Seattle’s interior line can improve (16:24), and his expectations for the Seahawks in 2023 (27:52). Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product...

The fellas respond to listener questions regarding the future of the QB position in Seattle (2:45), NFC West win totals (22:29), which young players are most likely to eventually become captains (33:59), which Seahawks are the best bets in fantasy (37:05), how far this team can go in the playoffs (43:19), and more! Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/pr...

The Seahawks reporter for the Seattle Times enters the lounge to discuss how Seattle’s approach to the draft was different this time around (2:54), where things stand after rookie minicamp (16:31), what the defense may look like in 2023 (40:04), and who are stepping up as leaders in the locker room (45:43). Plus, a big prediction from Bob (52:21)! Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right he...

USA Today’s NFL editor and draft guru analyzes each of Seattle’s draft picks including whether Devin Witherspoon is the best defensive player in the draft (8:53) and how Jaxon Smith-Njigba can unlock the Seahawks offense (18:38). Plus, a stunning Zach Charbonnet comp (36:37). Grab your official Cigar Thoughts stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-ct CigarThough...

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The Cigar Lounge is blessed by the presence of Seattle sports media legend Danny O’Neil (5:25), cap/roster construction analyst Davis Hsu (36:51), and the brilliant Griffin Sturgeon to respond to and grade the second day of the Seahawks draft (1:03:19).

Jacson and Mike are joined during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by 710 ESPN’s Stacy Rost for pick #5 (4:44), analyst and former NFL receiver Michael Bumpus to review pick #20 (42:40), and KJR host Dick Fain to recap the Seahawks’ selections of Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (51:11).

The BBC’s NFL analyst and creator of the Seahawks Draft Blog competes against the fellas as they each make their selections for the Seahawks at picks 5 (5:30), 20 (24:07), 37 (32:44), 52 (45:33), and 83 (54:59).

Bleacher Report’s draft expert joins the fellas to break down the strengths and weaknesses of 2023’s incoming draft class (2:24), discuss which players fit Seattle’s needs (11:02), and revisit Derrik’s QB takes from a year ago (30:45).

The Athletic’s brilliant NFL reporter sits down to discuss the owners’ meetings (1:36), the transcendence of Bobby Wagner (8:38), and a deep analysis of the Rams (16:40), 49ers (32:46), Cardinals (45:53), and Seahawks (58:58).

Matty Brown from Seahawks On Tape and Seattle Overload joins the fellas to review the impact of Bobby Wagner’s return (5:48), the rest of free agency thus far (22:23), who Seattle should take at #5 (40:58) and #20 (52:55), plus deeper candidates for the Seahawks’ draft class (1:00:05).

The News Tribune’s fearless beat reporter goes deep on a position-by-position breakdown of the team, including the impact of Geno Smith’s deal (4:19), the additions of Dre’Mont Jones (11:38), Jarran Reed (30:41), Devin Bush (42:43), Julian Love (52:53) — and what they mean for players like Bobby Wagner and Jamal Adams. Plus, how these free agency moves shape Seattle’s approach to the draft (1:01:3...

The Ringer’s draft guru Danny Kelly stops by to break down Geno Smith’s new contract and what it means for the Seahawks (3:29). They also discuss the quarterbacks in this year’s draft (15:30), more potential targets for Seattle (47:16), and other NFL Combine rumors (59:44).qui

KJR’s popular host sits down to discuss the Athletic’s explosive Russell Wilson report (3:07), the likelihood of Bobby Wagner’s return to Seattle (19:10), whether the Seahawks should draft a quarterback (25:22), and other positions to target this offseason (40:01).

The Athletic’s joyful analyst sits down with Jacson and Mike to talk about the Super Bowl LVII experience (5:40), how great of a game it was (9:27), Pat Mahomes' + Andy Reid’s legacies (26:19), and the Seahawks’ roadmap to contention (50:52).

The Ringer’s NFL do-it-all joins Jacson and Mike from Radio Row to chop up the madness of Super Bowl week (3:17), which edges the Eagles and Chiefs have (7:42), a slew of prop bets (31:29), and how Seattle may attack their offseason (38:03).

Pro Football Network’s Arif Hasan joins Jacson and Mike to discuss the NFC (4:46) and AFC (31:10) championship games, preview the Super Bowl (46:22), and discuss Seattle’s road to reaching that level (1:00:34).

The cap expert and roster construction maven sits down with Jacson and Mike to discuss the Seahawks’ playoff loss in Santa Clara (2:36), Seattle’s cap situation on both offense (17:39) and defense (30:18), how scheme fit influences personnel decisions (38:52), and ideal scenarios for the upcoming draft(44:38).