The Hawk's Nest Podcast

There is probably no more bigger position of need heading into this draft than guard for the Seattle Seahawks. They could use starters and depth. Luckily for them, this draft is well stocked with interior offensive lineman. On today's BNB show, we're going to look at both the top end prospects for the position and those that fit the new spread scheme perfectly. When you use promo code NEST at http...

The wide receiver position might be the strongest, deepest positional group in the 2024 NFL draft. Star power, YAC guys, contested catch kings, whatever type of receiver you're looking for can be found in this draft. And you don't just have to pick them early. There is value throughout, and sleepers all over the place. On the BNB show today, we're going to breakdown this class of receivers. When y...

The past two years the Seahawks have double-dipped in the second round taking Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. After losing Deejay Dallas, even with Kenny McIntosh on the roster, it would appear there is an opening for them to take a back somewhere in this draft. On today's BNB show we're going to breakdown the running backs in the upcoming class and identify who the Seahawks might look to...

It's shaping up to be a strong 2024 NFL draft. Both good talent at the top and depth throughout. You know the name of the prime time prospects of this upcoming draft in just under a month, but on today's show we're going to look at some of the unheralded, sleepers of this draft. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any deposit, they will MATCH that...

There has been some turnover at the tight end position this offseason with Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson moving on, Noah Fant being retained and Pharoah Brown being brought in to help as a blocker. The Seahawks in recent years have carried three tight ends on the roster, and so there is more than a decent chance they look to pick up a tight end prospect in this upcoming draft. While not a loaded...

It is approximately a month away from the NFL Draft. That time to start taking a closer look at the prospects the Seahawks might be looking to target. With the recent trade for Sam Howell, the chances dimmed of the Seahawks taking a quarterback, but it's still viable possibility with this draft being as strong for quarterbacks as we've seen in a few years, at least at the top of the draft. On the...

The 2024 NFL Draft approaches. The prospect evaluation process continues to ramp and we have mock drafts with the Seahawks taking so many different potential options. On today's show, we're going to run through a variety of scenarios to get a better idea of the different ways this draft is likely to play out - including trading back, picking for value, picking for need, trading back multiple times...

It is approximately a month away from the NFL Draft. That time to start taking a closer look at the prospects the Seahawks might be looking to target. With the recent trade for Sam Howell, the chances dimmed of the Seahawks taking a quarterback, but it's still viable possibility with this draft being as strong for quarterbacks as we've seen in a few years, at least at the top of the draft. On the...

The Seahawks took a value-based approach to this current NFL Free Agency period. They shaved their bad contracts, looked for good deals on the open market, kept the contracts they gave to short term, and rounded out their roster so that there will be few needs entering the upcoming NFL draft in a month. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any depo...

After the recent trade for Sam Howell and Geno Smith locked in for another season, it would appear the Seahawks are going to wait another year to draft their quarterback of the future. On the show today I'll explain why General Manager John Schneider is taking this approach, what it means for the upcoming draft, and the future of the team. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfanta...

While the tampering period began on Monday, today is the true official start of Free Agency. The Seahawks have been some minor moves, and no big outside swings in free agency. It would appear General Manager John Schneider is taking his typical patient approach to free agency. On today's show we'll break any signings coming down the line and I'll explain why the Seahawks are slow rolling this year...

The Seahawks made a major move to clear cap space today, releasing Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, and Will Dissly to set the stage for NFL Free Agency next week, and providing the Seahawks the money to build this team back up. On today's show we'll discuss why this happened and what it means for the future of the Seahawks. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-n...

The 2024 NFL Combine is just wrapping up today. As always, there were risers and fallers, and we got to learn a little bit more about the players the Seahawks were meeting with, which historically speaking tends to be a good gauge that they are really interested in that player. On today's show we'll cover how helped their stock, who hurt, and who emerges looking a likely Seahawks target in the dra...

New Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald has slowly been putting his team of coaches together. It's an impressive crew with a track record of success. Let me introduce to your new Seahawks coaches. 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 on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST......

With limited cap space this offseason, the Seahawks are going to have to make some tough decisions in regards to their own in-house free agents. Does the team pay big to keep Leonard Williams? Will Coach Macdonald want Bobby Wagner back? Are any of these free agent offensive lineman worth retaining? We'll go through all of them on today's BNB Show. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.unde...

What would an ideal offseason look like for the Seahawks. New coach Mike Macdonald has just arrived, and with him, Ben Grubb as new offensive coordinator. The Seahawks will need to add the kind of players that can fit both of their systems. Yet, the Seahawks find themselves with a small amount of cap space to begin this offseason. They do have cap flexibility and the means to rebuild this team to...

After turning through many candidates the Seahawks have finally found their man to run their new offense. New offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb will be a familiar face to fans in the Pacific Northwest, having just guided to Washington Husky offense to two of the best years in the program's history. He brings a high-powered spread attack that will make this offense look remarkably different from pas...

The Seahawks have cap flexibility this 2024 offseason. A common narrative you'll hear out there is that there is little the team can do this year with so much money already on the books, but General Manager John Schneider has given himself an out in many of these deals, and can create tons of cap space should he wish. On the BNB show today, we're going to breakdown how he free up some loose change...

During the season we had Coach Evans on from "sip2tallyfilms" on YouTube. He is a Ravens insider and does great deep dives into the All-22 tape to breakdown Ravens team. Few have more familiarity with what new Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald brings to the table, and the type of chaos his defenses unleash. Coach has been kind enough to sit down with us and let us know just how excited we should...

Amidst all the head coaching craziness in Seattle this past week, the 2023 Senior Bowl also just wrapped up yesterday. The Senior Bowl has become an increaingly important part of the pre-draft process, and the Seahawks have targeted many players over the years who participated at the event. Let's take a look who shined and rose their stock, perhaps putting themselves firmly on the Seahawks radar f...

The Seahawks made another tremendous hire yesterday, bringing in longtime NFL coach Leslie Frazier to be the assistant head coach to Mike McDonald. This gives Coach Macdonald a huge helping hand is avoiding those first-time pitfalls of a new NFL Head Coach. Let's breakdown what Coach Frazier brings. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any deposit,...

The day after a new era begins for the Seahawks. Mike McDonald is the new head coach. How did the Seattle Front office land on the young, defensive mastermind? On today's BNB Show, we're going to look at Hawk process that lead to this bold move, exciting hire and smart choice. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any deposit, they will MATCH that d...

After a long and thorough coaching search the Seahawks have found their man. It was announced in the last few hours that Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike McDonald will be the Seahawks new head coach. McDonald's star has been on the rise in the league and he brings a cutting edge defense that will look completely different from the Hawk defenses of the past 14 years. Let's discuss this e...

Mock draft season is upon us. Today on the BNB show we'll take look at the rising prospects on our boards that fit to the Seahawks needs. What are the positions of strength, what are the positions of weakness in this draft? We'll cover all of that, plus the first Seahawks mock draft of the year. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-nest with any deposit, the...

We are a few weeks into the Seahawks head coaching search. Quite a few candidates have been interviewed, and even a good many who have had a second interview. How close are the Seahawks to hiring their guy? Which candidates are standing out? Who is looking likely to be hired elsewhere. We'll cover it all in today's show. When you use promo code NEST at https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-the-hawks-...