Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks always are chasing edges, a philosophy that could now be tested if reports are true of apparent interest in free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee examine why Seattle may be taking a close look at the former first round pick and whether or not doing so is a wise idea, continue the annual 90-man countdown with No. 27-25, and play "Buy or Sell" with numero...

Returning most of their band of versatile disruptors from a year ago, the Seahawks will boast one of the most talented safety groups in the sport. How can Mike Macdonald maximize the group's depth? Host Corbin Smith revisits Seattle's usage of Julian Love, Ty Okada, and Nick Emmanwori last season and where rookie Bud Clark and free agent signing Rodney Thomas II may fit into the mix in 2026, discu...

Following nearly a decade of playing musical chairs at center, Jalen Sundell provided glimpses of being a long-term starter in 2026. Will that stability last? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss Seattle's rare continuity and upside at the pivot position and explore whether or not it could be short lived going into a new season, dish out their selections for the most underrated 'Hawks of the pr...

Coming on board as a first round pick, Grey Zabel managed to exceed high expectations as a rookie for the Seahawks, while Anthony Bradford made stark improvements. What's next for the duo? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang revisit Zabel and Bradford's first season working in tandem together and where the two interior blockers stand to gain the most in their second season working with coach John Bent...

The Seahawks will have both Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe returning, but there are plenty of unknowns behind them after Riq Woolen's departure. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss what Seattle may miss the most without Woolen and debate what would be the ideal scenario for helping offset his departure in Mike Macdonald's secondary, tackle listener mailbag questions, and continue their 90-man...

Struggling for years to find consistent play at both tackle spots, the Seahawks have enjoyed the fruits of strong drafts with Abe Lucas and Charles Cross earning second contracts. Can they take the step to elite in '26? Host Corbin Smith looks back at Cross and Lucas' excellent seasons helping protect Sam Darnold and create run lanes for Seattle's backs while examining where both players can still...

Linebackers set the tone for the Seahawks' top scoring defense in 2026. Can Ernest Jones and Drake Thomas raise the bar again in Mike Macdonald’s scheme? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee break down projected encore performances, potential stat regressions, and what Jones’ leadership means for the “dark side” defense as Seattle attempts to defend its Super Bowl title. The crew also explores ownershi...

Does Anthony Bradford deserve a contract extension, or should the Seahawks make him prove it one more season? We break down Bradford's future in Seattle, identify the rookie we believe could become this year's biggest surprise contributor, outside of Jadarian Price, and pull back the curtain on what the NFL offseason really looks like for players, scouts, and journalists. Plus, we each build our M...

Jumping into the play caller role for the first time, Brian Fleury remains a mystery for the Seahawks, but his track record does provide possible clues for what his offense will look like. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang compare and contract Seattle and San Francisco's offenses from a year ago and examine how personnel may have more of a bearing than past grouping percentages figuring out what the...

Aside from swapping Boye Mafe for Dante Fowler Jr., the Seahawks didn't make any notable additions or changes to their EDGE group. But does that make the position a question mark? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang revisit how Seattle's EDGE defenders performed last season and dissect whether the team did enough at the position this offseason, turn back the clock with the return of "Throwback Tuesday...

Led by reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seahawks have most of their receiving corps back in 2026. What does the group's maximum potential look like? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang revisit Seattle's reliance on Smith-Njigba last season and why the unit as a whole has the upside to be much better overall this upcoming season with a clean bill of health, share the latest...

Will Devon Witherspoon's contract situation lead to a holdout as training camp approaches? The Seahawks Squad dives into the latest surrounding Seattle's star cornerback and what it could mean for the defense heading into the 2026 season. We also discuss whether rookie running back Jadarian Price should sit out portions of the preseason to protect a key investment, and break down recent comments f...

As a new season rapidly approaches, the Seahawks will have big targets on their backs defending their Super Bowl title. Which players are poised for a breakout to help the cause? Host Corbin Smith highlights five returning veterans on Seattle's roster who will make big jumps from their numbers a year ago, including speedy Rashid Shaheed in his first full season catching passes from Sam Darnold, an...

Anchoring the NFL's top scoring defense, the Seahawks received elite production from their interior defensive line last season. Is there room for the group to be even better in 2026? Host Corbin Smith revisits the dominance of Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, and company and explores why an encore could potentially be taken to another level this upcoming season, analyzes which players may stand...

Coming off a Super Bowl win, the Seattle Seahawks eye elite status as one of the NFL’s top offensive lines. Can young standouts like Charles Cross, Abraham Lucas, and Grey Zabel take Seattle’s trenches to the next level? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang debate whether last year’s health and consistency were a fluke up front — or a sign of greater things to come under John Benton’s leadership with a...

Unleashed as a rare defensive weapon during his rookie season, there's plenty of reason to believe the Seahawks have yet to scratch the surface deploying Nick Emmanwori. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dive deep into Emmanwori's first NFL season and examine how coach Mike Macdonald can take the transformative talent's game to the next level in 2026, tackle listener mailbag questions, and continue...

Leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl, Sam Darnold put up career numbers in several categories. Is a repeat in store? Or will he take another step forward? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang break down Darnold’s evolution as Seattle’s starting quarterback, analyzing his rising completion percentage, touchdown production, and the potential impact of a new offensive coordinator on his stats. The hosts d...

Building the foundation for a Super Bowl champion, the Seahawks have found great success in the NFL Draft in recent years. Which picks stand out as John Schneider's best over the past decade? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee take on the difficult task of combing through Seattle's past 10 draft classes, including transformational classes from 2022, 2023, and 2025, discussing and debating which playe...

Marvel may have dominated the concept of multiverses, but in the case of the Seahawks, there's no shortage of hypotheticals that could have dramatically changed the past 10 years for the franchise. Celebrating 10 years of Locked On Podcasts, hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang jump into the time machine revisiting several alternative "What If?" timelines exploring how history could have been  written...

Making the playoffs six of the past 10 seasons, the Seahawks have been as competitive as any team in the NFL, with plenty of fun moments along the way. Celebrating 10 years of Locked On Podcasts, hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang rank their top 10 moments for the Seahawks as a franchise from 2016 to 2025, sharing their thoughts on the most pivotal trades, draft choices, games, and much more from an...

One of the most consistent contenders in the NFL over the past decade, the Seahawks have had no shortage of stars on the gridiron. Who stands out as the best of the best? Celebrating 10 years of Locked On Podcast Network, hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang take on the ever-so-difficult task of ranking the top 10 Seahawks from the past 10 seasons, including a few surprises that may catch die-hard 12s...

After putting a bow on the offseason program, the Seahawks have headed off to summer break with plenty of roster decisions yet to be made heading towards training camp. Host Corbin Smith dishes out his latest Seahawks 53-man roster projection following the completion of mandatory minicamp, taking a deep dive into the depth chart on both sides of the football while breaking down the biggest competi...

If anyone wondered if the Seahawks would struggle to stay motivated after winning the Super Bowl, any such doubts were squashed during the final phase of the offseason program. Host Corbin Smith dissects comments from respected veteran Leonard Williams on Seattle's culture and why the foundation in place prevented the team from resting on their laurels this spring, breaks down his big winners comi...

The Seattle Seahawks’ secondary lit up the final practice of minicamp with four interceptions - are roster battles about to shake up the depth chart? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee break down the defensive intensity, highlight standout rookies—like Bud Clark and Emmanuel Henderson Jr.—and ask if the Seahawks’ continuity up front is bordering on unprecedented. Can Zach Charbonnet return sooner tha...

Marking what has become an unofficial holiday for 12s, the Seahawks announced official dates for open training camp practices starting on July 25. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dive into Seattle's official camp schedule, including nine open dates for fans to get a first look at the defending champions, examine the latest reported candidate to be linked to the Seahawks' pending sale, and discuss...