Cigar Thoughts: A Football Show

While statistical probability says otherwise, the time has officially come: the Seattle Seahawks' 2021 season is over. After watching them fall yet again to their nemeses in Los Angeles, Jacson recaps a largely abysmal performance by Russell Wilson and company and looks ahead to the important decisions facing this franchise during the offseason.

The NFL Network’s Gregg Rosenthal joins Mike and Jacson to chop up the Seahawks’ win in Houston (4:38), analyze their upcoming showdown against the Rams (41:02), and play The Pete Carroll Game (13:00).

The Seahawks have put together their first winning streak of the season, toppling the imposing Texans by 20 points on the road. Jacson talks through the win that puts Seattle (somehow) back in the thick of the NFC Wild Card race.

710 ESPN’s Stacy Rost joins the fellas to talk about Seattle's crazy win over the Niners (6:47), whether Russell Wilson should have returned from injury when he did (22:20), the evolution of the defense (33:49), and how she would handle the upcoming offseason (1:04:44).

Sports radio host Paul Gallant steps into the Cigar Lounge to discuss the myriad potential directions for Seattle including: How much we should read into Russell Wilson’s struggles (3:35), the true value of this defense (27:50), the big roster decisions facing the team (45:21) and how DK Metcalf fits in moving forward (1:11:18).

Different week, same old story for the Seahawks. A lifeless offense couldn't muster any semblance of consistency on the road in Washington, once again putting tremendous strain on a defense that's fighting for its life. Seattle - despite some last-minute tomfoolery - sits with a well-deserved record of 3-8. After taking a week to mull it all over, Jacson recaps Monday night's game.

The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar breaks down life on the beat (6:52), takeaways from the Green Bay disaster (20:57), the disconnect between Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll (25:18), and a look ahead to the Cardinals game (1:04:35).

Despite another impressive performance from their defense, the Seahawks fell to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in a game that once again put the spotlight on Seattle's idiosyncrasies. Jacson walks through Sunday's game and what it means for the franchise in its push for a Wild Card berth.

The guys discuss the Odell Beckham Jr. signing (3:15), whether Russell Wilson’s return makes Seattle a playoff contender (14:03), a look ahead to the showdown with the Packers (27:25), the big decisions facing the franchise this offseason (32:24), and lots more.

The host of KJR 950s drive-time show joins Jacson and Mike to break down a number of topics, including: Seattle’s suddenly elite defense (7:27), the importance of leaning into their wide receivers (19:43), and whether this team can make a legitimate run at the postseason (34:46).

The Seattle Seahawks kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding 31-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacson discusses Seattle's first home win of the year and everything that went into it.

Former All-Conference, National champion OL Matt Nichols gets into the nitty gritty on how linemen think (5:55), the schematic framework of Seattle’s offense (10:30) and defense (33:24), and the best approach to the next chapter of Seahawks football (51:39).

The Seahawks lost their third game in a row and the fifth in their last six, falling to the Saints 13-10 in uninspiring fashion. After putting off a tough conversation for too long, Jacson is ready for Seattle to make some tough decisions.

Former Seahawks beat writer and current host of the Bet To Wynn podcast joins the fellas in the Cigar Lounge to break down how NFL betting works (4:56), what went right (and wrong) against the Steelers (13:32), what Seattle needs to do against the Saints (31:20), and how much time does the Russell Wilson / Pete Carroll marriage have left (42:10)?

The Seattle Seahawks followed a terrible first half with an inspired second one before letting another close one slip away. After losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 in overtime, Seattle finds themselves at 2-4 and in last place in the NFC West. Listen as Jacson talks through the Seahawks' gut-wrenching loss on MNF and what comes next.

ESPN's Mina Kimes joins Jacson in the Cigar Lounge to chat about the Seahawks’ loss to the Rams (13:30) and the birth of the Geno Smith Era (25:23). They also discuss John Schneider’s legacy (35:28), the NFC West at large (44:40), and the impact that the Jon Gruden situation is having on football and society (3:16). All that and lots more in this week’s episode of Cigar Thoughts.

A strange, sloppy loss to the Rams is magnified by an injury to Russell Wilson. Lots to get to in this one. Jacson makes sense of TNF before discussing Marshawn Lynch's new role with the NFLPA.

Next to enter the lounge is radio icon and prolific writer of things Danny O’Neil. Jacson and the second consecutive Danny dive deep on Seattle's much-needed victory in Santa Clara (14:28), the colossal coolness of DK Metcalf (28:25), how Pete Carroll’s philosophy compares to that of Chargers coach Brandon Staley (48:24), and what the Seahawks must do to beat the Rams on Thursday Night Football (1...

First into the Cigar Lounge is Danny Kelly of the Ringer and formerly the captain himself at Field Gulls. Jacson and our esteemed guest discuss the Seahawks succumbing to rampaging Titans and Vikings (6:58), talk Richard Sherman finding a new home in Tampa with Tom (45:18), and look ahead to a pair of pivotal NFC West matchups on the horizon that may reveal whether or not Pete Carroll and company...

For the last 10 years, Jacson Bevens’ Cigar Thoughts articles have provided sharp, witty insight and analysis of Seattle Seahawks games. Now that unique voice has joined the podcast universe. Light up a stogie, pour a drink, and join Jacson as he and his remarkable guests break down not only the ‘Hawks, but NFL football as a whole.