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NFL Network’s offseason guru breaks down the Seahawks draft with Jacson, giving his thoughts on Grey Zabel, Nick Emmanwori, Elijah Arroyo, and Jalen Milroe among others (14:38).The two also discuss whether Seattle’s draft class changes their place among the NFL’s would-be contenders (43:07).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com

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The former quarterback and current Seattle radio mainstay joins to talk NFL Combine (4:22), where the Seahawks rank in NFLPA report cards (19:40), and his feelings on how the franchise is positioned heading into the 2025 season (25:30).Jacson and Brock also discuss what Seattle can do to plan for life after Geno Smith (30:35) and whether the team should actually consider trading DK Metcalf (34:04).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com

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