Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

With the Post-June 1 deadline only days away, the 49ers swung a deal for edge rusher Bryce Huff. Could the Seahawks have a similar move up their sleeves? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee pitch four trade scenarios that general manager John Schneider and the front office should seriously consider, including possible plays for disgruntled All-Pro defenders who may be available, and share their latest...

An injury caused Tory Horton to slide into Day 3 of the NFL Draft, but that misfortune could work into the Seattle Seahawks favor as a fifth-round steal. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang connect with USC receiver coach Chad Savage, who coached Horton at Colorado State, on the receiver's well-rounded skill set, how the Seahawks can maximize his strengths in Klint Kubiak's offense, where he showed th...

Coming off a 10-win season that didn't result in a playoff berth, the Seahawks haven't been a trendy pick to contend in the NFC West from a national perspective. What gives? Host Corbin Smith examines why national media outlets and writers may have reservations about Seattle's ceiling, including a new quarterback and new offense with lingering questions along the offensive line, and whether or not...

As OTAs get underway across the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks and all 32 teams will continue to evaluate their new crop of rookies, including undrafted signees. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang join forces with special guest Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Life to chat about Seattle's latest group of undrafted free agents and which players have the best shot to battle for a roster spot this summer, dive into t...

Working his way up from intern to John Schneider's right hand man, Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley played a key role in bringing in the team's latest 11-player draft class. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang chat with Teasley about his journey from Central Washington to climbing the ladder with Seattle's front office, how Nick Emmanwori impressed during the pre-draft process before b...

As part of a busy week of procedural changes - and non-changes - in the NFL, players on the Seahawks and other teams could play flag football in the summer Olympics in 2028. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee share their five-man starting lineups for a Seahawks flag football squad, including some differences of opinion on who should be playing quarterback, and investigate best case and worst case sce...

Not all situations are created equal for incoming rookies, and for the Seahawks latest crop of draft picks, finding the field will be easier for some than others. Host Corbin Smith dishes out his rankings for which Seattle draft choices will have the best shot to contribute as rookies, including a few surprises from Day 3 selections, investigates a revamped receiver room and how the pecking order...

While Mike Macdonald won't get two sets of joint practices as hoped, the Seahawks will take their training camp on the road to Green Bay in August. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss the importance of joint practices against the Packers in particular and how that can help prepare the Seahawks for the start of the regular season, take a look at Seattle's talented, deep running back stable head...

Rosters across the NFL have undergone massive changes since March, altering each of the Seahawks 14 opponents for next season. Which teams on their schedule improved the most and which ones took the biggest step back? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss and debate their three selections for most improved and most regressed from Seattle's upcoming schedule, including a couple of teams impacted...

With Brock Purdy receiving a massive five-year extension in San Francisco, two of the Seahawks division rivals have made big investments at quarterback this offseason. How do these moves alter the trajectory of the division? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine Purdy's new deal in comparison to the contracts signed by Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford, exploring what these contracts may mean for...

With their schedule now known, the Seahawks will face off against a number of talented young quarterbacks, including the No. 1 overall pick from this year’s draft and the reigning Rookie of the Year. Host Corbin Smith and special guest Trina Chapman-Smith dish out their annual rankings for opposing quarterbacks on Seattle's schedule, including their picks for who will start in New Orleans and Indi...

Building a talented offensive line full of NFL prospects, Dan Larson's latest standout pupil Grey Zabel has landed with the Seahawks as a first-round pick. What are realistic expectations for him as a rookie? Host Corbin Smith chats with Larson, who recently became the offensive coordinator at North Dakota State, about Zabel's emergence from 0-star recruit into first-round selection, his strengths...

An unofficial world holiday for football fans, the NFL unleashed schedules for the Seahawks and all 32 teams on Wednesday, bringing the 2025 season into focus. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dive into Seattle's 17-game slate, including four prime time games and nearly half a dozen early Eastern time zone starts, dishing out their positives and negatives looking at the schedule as a whole and shar...

The fullback position has become one that few teams use in the modern NFL, but the Seahawks will be zagging with Robbie Ouzts making the transition from tight end. What sets him up to be an ideal fit at that spot? Host Corbin Smith chats with Alabama tight ends coach Bryan Ellis about Ouzts' time in Tuscaloosa, his underrated skills that fit well as a fullback, his special teams background, and mu...

Formerly coaching tight ends at Washington, Nick Sheridan took the reins as Alabama's new quarterback coach, granting him the opportunity to work with new Seahawks signal caller Jalen Milroe. What's Milroe's ceiling in the NFL? Host Corbin Smith catches up with Sheridan as he prepares for his second season in Tuscaloosa, breaking down Milroe's performance from last season, examining his odds of de...

Quickly approaching the start of OTAs, the Seahawks continue to closely monitor the veteran cornerback market with Rasul Douglas the latest to visit the team. Host Corbin Smith discusses Seattle's latest look into an experienced cornerback off the free agent market and what may ultimately end up happening before the team hits the field later this month, revisits the Seahawks upcoming opponents on...

Being a tryout player coming out of the NFL Draft presents few opportunities to make it in the league, but the Seahawks hope to have found a pair of gems after their rookie minicamp. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss Seattle's latest roster moves signing undrafted rookies Montorie Foster Jr. and D'Eryk Jackson to the 90-man roster and how both players could make a run towards a roster spot t...

While it may be a while until Rylie Mills can suit up for the Seahawks, if the past is any indication, he has a chance to be a big-time contributor once healthy. Where can he be a difference maker? Host Corbin Smith chats with Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington about his first impressions of Mills, where the player took off as a pass rusher during his 2024 senior season, how his skill s...

Seventh round picks often don't come into the NFL with 50-plus starts in the Big Ten, but Mason Richman brings that impressive of a resume to the Seahawks. How can he help Seattle in the trenches? Host Corbin Smith chats with Iowa offensive line coach George Barnett about Richman's strengths and areas of improvement, how he projects into Klint Kubiak's offense, his potential playing inside at guar...

Viewed as expendable in Carolina, Jadeveon Clowney has hit the market in mid-May, and could be a possible target for the Seahawks. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine the possibility of Clowney coming back to Seattle for a second stint in the Pacific Northwest, weighing pros and cons of such a move to reunite him with Mike Macdonald, share their thoughts on the state of the quarterback positio...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew reacts to the Locked On Network's latest 2025 NFL Power Rankings as put together by members of the Locked On NFL Channel. The Philadelphia Eagles come in at #1, but do the Kansas City Chiefs go to #2 after losing the Super Bowl? Our panel reacts to the Top 10, Bottom 10, and which teams in the middle of the pack could jump into the Top 10. Support Us By Supportin...

One of the most renowned defensive back coaches in college football, Torrian Gray has developed the likes of Kam Chancellor, Kyle Fuller, and Marcus Maye at various stops. How does new Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori stack up with his previous pupils? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang chat with the South Carolina defensive pass game coordinator and defensive back guru about Emmanwori's strengths, whe...

Now that the Seahawks have had their first chance to see the 2025 draft class on the field, the franchise has gotten a first glimpse at their new young talents. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang investigate which incoming draft picks have the most upside and highest ceilings coming into the league and why, revisit the possibility of Seattle bringing back both Johnathan Hankins and Shaquill Griffin a...

Now that the Seahawks have had their first chance to see the 2025 draft class on the field, OTAs are right around the corner, providing a chance for rookies to start staking a claim to starting jobs and key reserve roles. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang investigate which incoming draft picks have the best chance to make an immediate impact for Seattle and why, answer a handful of listener mailbag...

Hitting the practice field for the first time as Seahawks, Nick Emmanwori and a new draft class were indoctrinated to the NFL with a two-day minicamp. Host Corbin Smith dives into his takeaways coming out of the rookie minicamp, including Emmanwori looking like a natural working at multiple positions and Jalen Milroe already showing improvements in a key area, along with his thoughts on undrafted...