Seahawks Forever w/ Dan Viens

Former Field Gulls contributor Patton Richard has been putting together Seahawks draft boards for years. The self-proclaimed "draft nerd" has finalized this year's board, and the result is a tiered list of potential Seahawk targets broken out by position and levels. It's a great way to see just where the different pockets of value to try and understand why Seattle may be focusing on certain positi...

Paul Moyer has a unique perspective when it comes to his beloved Seattle Seahawks. Whether it be as a player, coach or broadcaster, Moyer has been involved with the team for nearly 40 years. He's seen coaches, players and administrators come and go - through all the lowest lows and the highest highs. Today, Paul returns to the show to share his insight on a number of topics, including: His impress...

As the Seahawks begin their first offseason workout program under new head coach Mike Macdonald and his staff, I'll give you my list of 3 things I'm watching closely. Also - are the Seahawks tipping their hand on which way they plan to go in the draft based on the confirmed visits they've had with prospects? I'll go over the list of prospect visits so far and break it down by position.... there's...

Seahawks beat reporter Corbin Smith, host of Locked on Seahawks and lead writer for All Seahawks, impressed me so much with his latest mock draft that I just had to have him on the show to break it all down. As many mocks as I do, I don't think I've been able to nail one in quite this manner, and what intrigued me the most was when he went in a direction with Seattle's first pick that I NEVER take...

For as long as you may have been reading Jacson Bevens' fantastic column Cigar Thoughts, or watching the companion podcast, you've heard his unflinching yet thoughtful analysis of all things Pete Carroll. So... what are his thoughts so far on the beginning of the Mike Macdonald era? Jacson shares his insight into what he has seen so far, and what he expects (and hopes) the Seahawks may do in the u...

With the buzz around the potential of a Michael Penix-to-Seattle scenario refusing to diminish, today we attempt to show you how a Seahawks draft might look with or without a selection of the UW signal-caller in the first round. Michael Thompson writes about the Seahawks, and most predominantly the draft, for 12th Man Rising. Michael will take the pro-Penix approach, while I try and go a different...

Emory Hunt publishes the Football Gameplan Draft Guide and provides draft coverage for CBS Sports. He scours the country looking for talent, and I find that he's much more objective and open-minded than other draft analysts.... much more willing to include lesser-known FCS players in his rankings. As a result, his lists look quite a bit different than many of the other mainstream publications you...

If you thought the Seahawks would be bowing out of the QB draft market after trading for Sam Howell, think again........ at least hypothetically. It MIGHT not be as crazy as it sounds. Listen in for my 5 reasons it could happen as I make the case for Michael Penix Jr. to the Hawks. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/s...

Brandon Cain of the outstanding Hawks Nest podcast joins me with his in-depth analysis of the Seahawks offseason so far, including: The outlook at guard. Do any of the remaining free agents fit? What type of athletic profile are they looking for and which draft prospects would make sense. What do some of the Hawks offseason moves say about their potential draft plans? How does he feel about the li...

So much to react to from the annual NFL owners meetings this week: New comments from Mike Macdonald - what are his goals in trying to build the defense, what did he see in Sam Howell during his time in Baltimore that excites him, and big news concerning the offensive line. John Schneider may be ready to add a veteran guard to the roster, who could it be? I've got two names to watch for. Rule chang...

Keith Simons spent 36 years as a college head coach, coordinator, and private QB coach, specializing in offense and quarterback play. He's also a long-time Seahawks fan, which gave us a LOT to talk about. Recently retired, he launched QB Unfiltered on YouTube where he shares his thoughts on everything from X's and O's and breaking down draft prospects, to waxing nostalgic about some of the great c...

The Seahawks missed the playoffs in 2023, ushering in a new era as legendary head coach Pete Carroll was replaced by young first-timer Mike Macdonald. There's a lot of work to be done as the team entered free agency with fewer players under contract than any team in the NFL. But as we assess things now just one week after the start of free agency, is it possible Seattle's overall roster is actuall...

With the heavy lifting of free agency mostly behind us, it was time to go LIVE and assess the roster as it stands now, and get YOUR input as well. Judging the free agency period to date Sam Howell, future starter? Biggest draft needs Live simulated mock draft YOUR questions and takes! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

College football scout and owner of The Football Scout channel on YouTube, Sanjit T joins the show today to weigh in on the state of the Seattle Seahawks offensive line. Now that the most pressing needs have been addressed through free agency on defense and at tight end, the offensive line remains as a perceived weakness among fans and analysts, particularly on the interior. Is there cause for con...

The Seahawks acquired a talented young QB today and yet some fans believe the sky is falling! I'll tell you what I think of the Sam Howell trade. Did the Seahawks give up too much? Could he potentially be a long-term answer? Are the interceptions a red flag or does his upside overshadow the mistakes many young quarterbacks before him have made (including some hall of famers)? Also, who's Tyrel Dod...

Recapping a busy day of roster moves for John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks as they lock up more of their own free agents, add a starting safety and depth to the offensive line, extend a young pass rusher, and say goodbye to a legendary defender one more time. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-da...

The Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider succeeded in re-signing DT Leonard Williams and TE Noah Fant, but lost some of their other free agents and saw a few potential targets sign with other teams as well. How much salary cap space is left after paying Fant and Williams, what might some of their other priorities be over the next few days, and what in the world are they going to do...

Christian Caple has been living in the pacific northwest and covering the University of Washington football team for years, so who better to speak to the potential fit of Husky prospects with the Seattle Seahawks in this year's upcoming NFL draft? And this is no ordinary UW draft class....a record 13 of them participated in the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis last week, and there's a good cha...

The national champion Michigan Wolverines sent a record 18 players to the NFL scouting combine last week, and new Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is familiar with them all, having served as defensive coordinator in Ann Arbor in 2021. As he and general manager John Schneider set out to retool the roster and establish a new culture, I wanted to see what it might look like if they drafted...

The Seattle Seahawks today released starting safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, as well as tight end Will Dissly. Where does the team's salary cap stand after these moves, and what might general manage John Schneider do with the available funds? Does this indicate the team is in more of a rebuild mode than some anticipated? Who could be released next, or will we see some players restructure t...

Special Guest Erik Briggs joins me to weigh in on what he saw at the NFL Scouting Combine, which prospects stood out as players he'd love to see in Seahawks blue in 2024, and a few free agent targets he'd like to see the team pursue. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to th...

So much speculation about the Seahawks apparent interest in some of the top QB prospects in this year's draft (they met with Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels at the combine), guys who they would no doubt have to move UP in the draft to acquire. But... can they afford it? I'll take a look back at some trade-up scenarios in the not-too-distant past, and compare them to reports of what it might take to...

Another day of QB-related news takes center stage with the Seahawks, with Geno Smith reportedly being told by team brass that he will be in Seattle this coming season. But wait.... that's not all! At the same time, John Schneider and his staff are meeting with the draft's top QB's at the combine this week. What does it all mean? Maybe nothing.... or maybe EVERYTHING! As always, I'll try and break...

Draft geeks unite!!! It's time for the NFL Scouting Combine!!!! On today's show I'll share my thoughts on which position groups I'll be watching the closest, including one that's of a particular need for the Seahawks - and some of the specific players to keep an eye on who may be a fit. And I'll weigh in one John Schneider's comments yesterday about the QB position, and why I think it may shine a...

So much QB talk surrounding the Seattle Seahawks! Should they keep riding with Geno Smith or turn to Drew Lock? Or should they go all out to move up and grab one of the top prospects at the position in this years NFL Draft? Or...... should they wait until 2025?! "But Dan, that's CRAZY!!! Next year's class doesn't look that great!" Is that so? In this episode I'll break down every NFL team to deter...