The Hawk's Nest Podcast

Dan is a lifelong fan and also someone who has covered the team professionally as a television journalist, web writer and podcaster. On today's show, we'll be covering the Seahawks offseason, and expectations as we head into mandatory minicamp. Link to meetup event in LA, setup by Roundtable Sports...https://www.eventcreate.com/e/nfcwestroundtableevent2025 Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed a...

Since entering the league in 2018, Alexander has been one of the better cornerbacks in the sport. He can play man or zone, and so is a good fit for Mike Macdonald's scheme. The Seahawks also have plenty of money, though the cost should be somewhat inexpensive considering Alexander's recent injury history. Let's discuss whether this is the right big move to make at this time. Link to meetup event i...

With the addition of Nick Emmanwori, the door opens wider for Macdonald to dial up the three-safety usage. Link to meetup event in LA, setup by Roundtable Sports...https://www.eventcreate.com/e/nfcwestroundtableevent2025 Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawk...

The return yardage from the previous season doubled, and the amount of touchbacks went down. Well, the NFL is pushing this further, moving a ball downed in the end zone now to the 35-yard line in 2025. We might just see a true renaissance in regards to kick offs again, and this part of the game going from one that has been recently automatic to a key part of the game. Link to meetup event in LA, s...

On the show today, we contemplate whether it really has to be either or maybe in Macdonald's mad scientist-fashion, matchup based. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

No real bad contracts on the books. No tens of millions of dollars in dead money. Very little use of void years. General Manager John Schneider has set the stage for the Seahawks to be able to be aggressive when the time is right. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.c...

Indeed, the NFC West has at times turned into an arms race. On the show, we're going to take a look at the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams off-seasons and see if they have continued to put the pedal to the metal. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://ww...

A few years ago, the Seattle Seahawks bucked the rule of thumb, bucked analytics, taking running backs in the second round in back to back seasons. And while currently the Seahawks have as deep and strong stable of backs as you'll find in the NFL, they've struggled to maximize that talent. The rule of thumb has been proven true, at least so far, and given the Front Office and John Schneider a chan...

More often than not over the past ten years they have underestimated the Seahawks, and appear to have done it once again for next season. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Will the Seahawks face a gauntlet-like at some point next year? Where does the bye week land, because too early is never a good thing. Do the Seahawks gets to play the younger, more inexperienced teams early? And how many primetime games? We'll break it all down on today's show. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmat...

Bootleg Football's EJ Snyder joins the show to help breakdown the draft, new trends and if he's as high as so many on the Seattle Seahawks recent 2025 NFL Draft returns. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahaw...

The Seattle Seahawks pick once in the fourth, twice in the fifth round and twice in the 7th round. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Day 2 of the draft, rounds 2 and 3. The Seattle Seahawks are sitting on two picks in each round, giving them prime oppurtunity knock this draft out of the park. I'll be covering all the action live and breaking down all the selections. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patr...

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is setting up to be one of the more unpredictable opening days of the draft in recent history. Where will the quarterbacks go? Will there be a run on offensive players to start the draft last year? And then you have the Seahawks sitting right smack dab in the middle of the first with basket full of options and five picks in the Top 100. You also know with Seah...

We are less than a week away from the NFL Draft. The perfect time to link back up with Seahawks Forever Dan Viens to go over the final details of this draft, how's it shaping for the Seahawks, where the value is best found, the perfect Seahawks draft, and some sleepers to keep on eye. We'll cover it all on today's show. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.yout...

A long requested guest comes to the channel. Rob Staton is the owner and operator of the longtime Seahawks Draft Blog and also runs a very successful channel on YouTube. He's been covering the Seahawks for more than a decade, and with it, covers the draft as in-depth as anyone out there. On the show today, I wanted to get Rob's perspective on the team and upcoming draft in just a couple of weeks....

Get ready to dig into the powerhouse defensive tackle prospects of the 2025 NFL Draft! This class is stacked with interior disruptors, led by Michigan’s Mason Graham, a relentless technician with All-Pro potential, and Kenneth Grant, a 330-pound freak athlete who dominates the line. Don’t miss Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen, an explosive gap-shooter with sky-high upside, or Kentucky’s massive Deone Walker...

It is approximately a month away from the 2025 NFL Draft. That time of year to start taking a closer look at the prospects the Seahawks might be looking to target. With Geno Smith traded, Sam Howell on the final year of his deal and deep quarterback class, it would seem very likely Seattle will target one of these quarterbacks. On today's show, we'll breakdown the quarterbacks, and which fit best...

The second day of Free Agency sees the Seahawks secure at the quarterback position, but looking and needing some bigtime help on the offensive line with options starting to dwindle off the board. Rumors are they are narrowing in on Will Fries, the Colts Free Agent. I'll be tracking all the free agent action throughout the day. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://w...

In surprising news today, there is reporting and rumors that the Green Bay Packers are trying to facilitate a trade with the Seahawks to secure the services of DK Metcalf. The Seahawks would reportedly receive a first round pick, a Packers receiver, plus a Day 3 pick. Let’s discuss this possibility and why I don’t think there will be a whole lot to it. When you use promo code NEST at https://play....

Seahawks General Manager John Schneider granted a rare recent interview to ESPN's 710 Wyman and Bob and provided some interesting insight into the Seahawks process and perhaps a peep into the team's direction this offseason. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any deposit, they will MATCH that deposit up to $100!  Link to my YouTube Channel. Live...

Dan Viens just got back to town from going to the Senior Bowl. I wanted to have him back on the channel to give us some of his insights from what he saw in person in Mobile, Alabama. Which prospects impressed, who disappointed, and which looked like the great fit for the Seahawks. We'll cover it all on today's show! When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest...

After a long search and look at many candidates, the Seahawks have announced the hiring of Klint Kubiak as their next head coach. Klint brings both experience and success as an offensive coordinator in short stints with the Vikings and last year with Vegas. He offers a balanced approach and an offense that's tough to get a bead on. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p...

In surprising news, the Las Vegas Raiders have announced former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll as their next head coach. Let's discuss what Pete needs to do to find success in Vegas, and how this move might have some secondary effects on the Seahawks. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any deposit, they will MATCH that deposit up to $100!  Link to m...

The Seahawks may have been eliminated from the playoffs, but there is still one more game left to play. Rams Insider Jake Ellenbogen joins The Hawk's Nest to help preview this matchup, and get some of his perspective on both teams going into the future. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any deposit, they will MATCH that deposit up to $100!  Link...