Seahawks Forever w/ Dan Viens

What were the best things I heard and saw from Day 1 of the Seahawks mandatory minicamp? **New leadership emerging in Quandre Diggs and Tyler Lockett stepping foward **Just how good can this secondary be? Tre Brown making his case for more playing time! **The emotional impact of Jamal Adams return **Geno nailing pinpoint throw after pinpoint throw **Lockett's surprise "most explosive" player on th...

Listen to Sanjit T (The Football Scout) on former Michigan defensive lineman Mike Morris. He thinks the Seattle Seahawks discovered a GEM in the 5th round, and compares his raw skills to another elite, All-Pro defensive end. Watch to find out who! Sanjit disagrees with those who feel like Morris lacks pass rush upside, and goes into detail why he believes that. In addition, Sanjit shares his scout...

Seaside Joe joins the show today! 1,500+ straight days and counting for his daily Seahawks newsletter, how does he do it? The challenges of finding content every day for over 4 years How did he know the Seahawks were going to draft Devon Witherspoon with the 5th pick? A fascinating, former MVP player comp for Geno Smith and... He poses the question of, did the Seahawks overpay to get Dre'Mont Jone...

Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll spoke for the first time at OTA's and gave some key updates. I've got the highlights for you, as well as some thoughts about what it all means: **How close are first-rounders Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba to being able to go full speed after nursing hamstring issues? **Which player does Carroll think has had the most impressive offseason? **How i...

Today I'm answering questions you've submitted including: Who's more likely to earn more snaps, Dee Eskridge or Dareke Young? Did the Seahawks err by selecting another RB in the second round? Assessing the ROY chances for Witherspoon and JSN And more! PLUS!!! I'll tell you the BEST things I've seen at Seahawks OTA's so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hoste...

Rob Staton of the Seahawks Draft Blog and the Rebuild Podcast joins me to break down the Seahawks recent changes to their draft PROCESS: How has it changed, and why? Rob's thoughts on the draft class as a whole, does it put the Seahawks in a position to contend this year? How to identify "Seahawky-type" players in the draft? The Jalen Carter mea culpa he wrote, but never had to publish. What posit...

The NFL just passed a new rule that allows teams to carry a 3rd "emergency qb" on gameday How will the Seahawks approach and use this new rule? Who's the front-runner to be that guy for the Seahawks? They worked out yet another young QB this week, who is he and what are his chances of being signed? How about a surprise dark-horse candidate for the Hawks to bring in as their 3rd QB? Learn more abou...

Griffin Sturgeon, co-host of the outstanding Seattle Overload Podcast, joins me to give his analysis of the Seahawks rookie additions on the defensive and offensive lines. How do they fit, and how much can we expect them to contribute as rookies? We also tackle the question of just which scheme ARE the Seahawks running on defense now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

When the Seattle Seahawks selected Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the 20th pick in the NFL Draft, no one was more excited than Cigar Thoughts Podcast host Jacson Bevens, and not just because the two almost share a first name. Jacson had selected Jaxson in his pre-draft mock draft and looked at him as the perfect fit for the Seattle Seahawks offense. Re-live (or enjoy for the first time) his live reaction...

The Seahawks schedule is officially out and there are some interesting storylines mixed in among the 17 games. I'll break down the 4 phases of their 2023 slate of games and give you my early range of predictions.... how many wins do I see in there? Only one way to find out.... listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

My former co-host Dayna O'Gorman joins me to provide her first-person account of what the NFL Draft was like in Kansas City: Her initial, live reaction to the Seattle Seahawks picks Accounts of her interviews with Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba Who did she think the Seahawks were GOING to pick at #5? Based on what she witnessed, can the NFL Draft work IN Seattle? Overall thoughts on the...

You read that right. According to a detailed, behind-the-scenes piece just written by Seahawks reporter John Boyle, the Hawks believe they got not two, but three players they had graded as first-round talents. I'll break down how the process went, and what it says about the way John Schneider and Pete Carroll have locked in their successful recent draft strategy. Plus, and under-the-radar yet VERY...

Cap Guru John Gilbert from Field Gulls joins me to discuss the Seattle Seahawks current salary cap status. We discuss.... Why is John Schneider talking so much about "cash and cap" this offseason, and is it cause for concern? Where does the team currently sit with cap space? Is there enough to sign their 10 draft picks? How can they add more veterans, what's the easiest path to creating more cap s...

Despite nearly universal praise for what the Seattle Seahawks did in the just-concluded NFL Draft, there is much consternation among fans that the team didn't do enough to address their interior defensive line, a notable weak spot in 2022.  But.... are they actually better off there than you might think?  I'll break down the players currently on the roster and answer that question, using a couple...

It's that time of year! I unveil my "shadow draft," where I chose who I would pick at each spot when the Seahawks were on the clock. What did I get right? Who's draft is actually better? Also.... reacting to Poona Ford signing elsewhere. Where does Seattle turn now, and where will the money come from? Jordyn Brooks 5th year option declined.....what's the future at LB? Learn more about your ad choi...

Special Guests Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers, co-hosts of the Seahawks Playbook Podcast, join me to break down the 2023 Seattle Seahawks Draft: Favorite and least favorite picks Who will be this year's biggest surprise? Our best guesses as to who John Schneider referred to as the "upset,"..... players they wanted but didn't get Too high for a running back? Overall state of the roster, and what's le...

They made us wait, but Seattle attacked the trenches on both sides of the ball with some HUGE players filling HUGE needs. I give you my immediate thoughts on what they've done through the first 6 rounds, how the roster looks as a whole, and what might lie ahead in undrafted free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

The Seahawks added two more rookies to the fold on the second day of the NFL Draft, but serious roster questions still remain. Can they do enough in rounds 4-7 to address the thin defensive line? I break down the selections of Derick Hall and Zach Charbonnet, assess where the roster is as a whole, what I think the plan might be moving forward, and take a look at the best available prospects who ma...

The Seahawks took two dynamic talents in the first round of the NFL draft, but opinions are mixed. Are Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba future All Pros, or were they luxury picks the Seahawks made at the expense of more pressing needs? Draft Analyst Michael Thompson of 12th Man Rising joins me to break it all down and look ahead to what the Hawks may do on Day 2. Learn more about your ad c...

With the NFL Draft just hours away now, it's crunch time! **My FINAL Seahawks 7-round mock draft, and this one is "perfect"!!!! **Why the Seahawks should target plug-and-play players and not developmental prospects in THIS draft **My list of "My Guys" - late-round players flying under the radar I'd pound the table for **What is the "Owen Schmitt reaction" and who would get it if the Seahawks draft...

CBS Sports Draft Expert Emory Hunt, author of the Football Gameplan draft guide, joins me as we look ahead to the NFL Draft. Among the things we discuss: **Is Jalen Carter worth the "risk" at pick #5? **Would he take a QB if he were John Schneider? **Some of his favorite defensive line fits for the Seahawks **His top-rated Center prospect is a shocker! **Day 2 and late round gems And much more!!!!...

My former co-host Dayna O'Gorman returns to give us her thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft: "No QB at 5!!!!!" She explains.... Her current feelings about drafting a certain Georgia Defensive Tackle Dayna's favorite potential Seahawk draft picks Her view from the front lines - host city Kansas City is already buzzing. Could Seattle be a suitable future site? Mock Draft Monday! Trying to align Seatt...

Long time Seahawks beat writer and author Chris Cluff joins me for our annual look ahead to the NFL Draft. Where does Chris stand on the Seahawks interest in Jalen Carter? Evaluating Best Player Available vs. need, and how that might impact their early picks. Looking for clues within John Schneider's comments about player evaluation. Lining up first round grades by positional value and matching it...

Among the topics on today's show:  With several scouts in agreement that this year's NFL draft lacks top-end talent, is it a case of unfortunate timing for the Seahawks to have so many high picks?  How did the Jalen Carter visit go, and why is it so crucial for Seattle's draft plans?  If they don't have a player they see as a fit at #5, what would a trade-down scenario look like? Is that potential...

Corbin Smith, host of the Locked On Seahawks podcast and lead writer for All Seahawks, joins me to provide his thoughts on how Seattle might approach the upcoming NFL Draft: His latest idea of what they might do at pick #5, and a deep dive into one particular prospect that might be the choice. The mystery of the 20th pick. Is this where the Hawks throw us a curveball? His favorite Day 2 prospect....