Daily Seahawks Podcast: HB Mornings & Real Hawk Talk

There was a great conversation on The Athletic Football Show about whether we are entering a defensive era in the NFL. As good as the conversation was, there were some ideas that were misguided. I share what I've learned about defensive football teams. I also share some good news about Mike Macdonald.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first...

Jeff Simmons looks at a power rankings poll from last year to show the unpredictable nature of the NFL. Who are the teams Jeff thinks may be worse than consensus? Who is he shorting this season?   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek or...

We continue our series breaking down the best position rooms in the NFC West. Cornerbacks come into focus in this episode with stars like Devon Witherspoon and Trent McDuffie, along with lesser known risers like Upton Stout and Will Johnson. This will be an interesting study.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link....

Evan Hill and Jeff Simmons are back for another episode of Real Hawk Talk where we share things that have made us laugh in the past and dream about things that could make us laugh in the coming NFL season.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% off your next...

We welcome back Lindsay Rhodes, formerly of NFL Network, and currently with SumerSports to talk about what the data is telling us about trends in the NFL, and what she learned during an eventful offseason where she dug deep into draft scouting.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGG...

We continue our walk through the NFC West position groups with a ranking of the best-to-worst wide receiver rooms in the division. There are new faces like Mike Evans and old ones like Cooper Kupp. Who comes out on top? Let's find out.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use...

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/HAWKBLOGGER10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   I circle back to a finding from last week that showed Sam Darnold performed poorly in shotgun to see exactly where that shows up and where it does not. I try to separate what's a real issue from items that are not. We get to keep learning...

Jeff Simmons joins the show for his weekly visit as we talk about what's on our minds related to the NFL, the Seahawks, and beyond.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/HAWKBLOGGER10 Sponsored...

We welcome back Check the Mic co-host, Sam Monson, to the show as we try  to figure out whether we are being too sensitive as Seahawks fans this offseason, or whether this Super Bowl team is truly being underestimated...again.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code f...

Jeff Simmons debuts his new weekly solo show looking at a few articles which graded the Seahawks offseason and doing his usual dose of what from the national media has grinded his gears.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: ht...

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/HAWKBLOGGER10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   We have heard it so often that it's become a trope. The Seahawks have lost too much talent. They are a team that will suffer a Super Bowl hangover. Boye Mafe, Riq Woolen, Coby Bryant, and Ken Walker were too foundational to the team, and t...

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/HAWKBLOGGER10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   Arguably the biggest question mark headed into the 2026 season for the Seahawks is what type of OC Brian Fleury will be, and what type of offense he will run. We know the basics, but there are clues as to what he could borrow from Kyle Sha...

A report is out that the Seahawks set a deadline for bids to purchase the team, and that things could move quickly from here. I talk about the implications of a new owner before the season and then continue our Best of the NFC West series by ranking the LB rooms.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.co...

The Seahawks overcame a lot to win a Super Bowl last season. One of their defining characteristics was how they handled when things did not go their way. It very well might have been the biggest difference between them and their competition. We look back at some examples of how they handled themselves when times were tough, and compare to some others.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and ge...

I'm back! It's been a great two weeks away and now I get to hang out with Jeff Simmons for our Saturday show, and we kick it off by discussing some of the news that happened while I was away before we get into our dueling 53-man roster projections for the Seahawks.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks....

Jeff Simmons does a solo show going through Pete Prisco's Top 100 players list, seeing where the Seahawks are ranked and going through some other recent rankings list and seeing whether the Seahawks are properly rated or are we overreacting to disrespect?   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/H...

Jeff Simmons does the second episode of his Seattle Seahawks roster health series, taking a position by position look at the defensive personnel of the Seahawks, and where they set up contract and salary cap wise.       Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% of...

Jeff SImmons and Rob Staton analyze the biggest questions heading into training camp for the Seahawks and some lingering issues surrounding the franchise.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/H...

Jeff Simmons breaks down each position group on the Seattle Seahawks, providing a multi-year outlook of their salary cap numbers, contracts, and where they will need to re-allocate money after the 2026 season.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% off your n...

Brian is leaving on vacation for a few weeks and so Brian and Jeff Simmons spend time putting a period on the end of the offseason sentence while also reacting to some sound from around the league, and get our weekly visit from Twitter Patrol.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGE...

The Seahawks got their Super Bowl rings last night. We take a quick look at what seemed like a special evening before I share my takeaways from OTAs and minicamp before the team heads out on an extended break before training camp.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my co...

Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts joins the show to talk about year two and his expanded role.  I also share my thoughts on the final day of minicamp before the team breaks for a month.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book   Get 15% of...

The Seahawks completed their first day of minicamp. We start with an interview of starting left guard, Grey Zabel, and move onto giving an update of what I saw on the practice field.   Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMAHAWKBLOGGER   Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https:...

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/HAWKBLOGGER10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   The Seahawks had a quiet day of practice, taking it inside for a walk through before heading out for a community day of service. We had a chance to talk to Mike Macdonald and get some player and injury updates. I share my thoughts and one...

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/HAWKBLOGGER10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   Some of the biggest additions to the NFC West this year came from the same backfield in college. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price joined the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, respectively. We look at how that changes the balance of...