Daily Seahawks Podcast: HB Mornings & Real Hawk Talk

The offseason creates some opportunity for side projects, and I decided to play around with some analytics and unique views to help with my analysis. Over time, I hope to provide a variety of useful tools for all of you to use. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are far enough into the draft that there is some clarity about how Seattle can maximize their return, and ways they can fall short. I share some of those takeaways, as well as provide thoughts on the latest news. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HMA Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are players who were part of the Seahawks Super Bowl roster that did not get a ton of snaps and have the potential to make a leap in 2026. I will be talking to all of them over the next few months, and will start with physical edge defender, Jared Ivey. We catch up with the second year player during his first NFL offseason. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/va7of9u3?deep_link_sub10=D56AD93058CF27A73EB42A569DD3FFFB3 Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Macdonald spoke to the media at the NFL League Meeting in Arizona. There were some noteworthy comments worth sharing and reacting to. I hope the internet holds up for this show! Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are reasons to think the Seahawks offense will decline in 2026. There are reasons to think it will be even better. We lay out both arguments in this episode and ask the audience to vote on what they believe at the end. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Simmons joins us for his weekly visit as Brian is down in Arizona for the NFL League Meetings. We will talk about the news of the week, do some mock drafts, and get a visit from our favorite Twitter Patrolman. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks were given a failing grade on free agency last year by ESPN's Ben Solak. They went on to win the Super Bowl, in large part due to their free agent moves. Ben does not like their 2026 free agency either. More good coming for Seattle? Solak joins the show to discuss his low grade and how he sees the rest of free agency. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Foster has been grinding draft footage for years, and now he's created a fantastic website resource for anyone who wants to learn about prospects from a variety of angles. We will ask James about players and positions that could intrigue the Seahawks. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evan Hill joins the show to break down the new deals signed by JSN and Jake Bobo and why the JSN contract broke the mold and reset the market. We also spend some time on the CBs in the draft and do another mock. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Simmons subs for Brian again, and dives into the outlook for the NFC teams outside of Seattle. He will pay special attention to teams on the Seahawks schedule, but look at what they've done in free agency and also what draft capital they have and coaching changes. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Simmons does his first solo show with Brian on vacation, and he starts by looking back at his favorite moments of the 2025 season. This should be a fun one! Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was never going anywhere, and the Seahawks wasted no time in securing their Offensive Player of the Year. We will talk about that deal, and a few things that happened while I was away. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks have mostly taken a "run it back" approach to free agency. Let's look at where that leaves the depth chart and certain position groups as we hit the later stages of the free agent signings. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a Seahawks Saturday with Jeff Simmons as we compare our offseason plans with what Seattle has done so far, tour around the NFL, and then do a mock draft that pairs with the Seahawks current roster. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks finally signed a few people from other rosters. Emanuel Wilson and Rodney Thomas II join the squad. We talk about those two additions, what they could mean, and do a tour around the division to see what they are up to. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We hit free agency day four, and more running backs are off the market. What are the Seahawks doing at that position? I will share updates on who is left in free agency, and make some guesses about what their plan might be. I also provide a few other updates across the NFL. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evan Hill and Jeff Simmons join the show to recap everything that has gone on the last 2.5 days in the NFL world. What moves do they like? What do they want to see next? Come hang out with us as we discuss. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bombshell doesn't begin to capture the events that took place last night as the Baltimore Ravens backed out of a deal for Maxx Crosby, who is now with the Raiders again. Baltimore has since signed Trey Hendrickson. What does all this mean for the Seahawks? I will share thoughts and take you through where things stand across the NFL as the 2026 League Year is officially set to begin today. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He was a polarizing player in his time in Seattle, but Tariq Woolen will no longer patrol the Seahawks secondary after signing a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. I react to the news and share some other free agency updates. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There has been an avalanche of moves already. We will go over what has happened and share any new movements, with an eye on the Seahawks. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just a few days before free agency begins, Jeff Simmons joins for his weekly visit as we lay out competing offseason plans for the Seahawks. We will solve for each of the positions where we believe there is a need, with moves ranging from external free agents, resigning players, drafting players, trades or simply relying on internal competition. We have not seen each other's plans and will react in real-time. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seattle finally has some good news to share as LB Drake Thomas signs a 2-year contract that will keep him playing next to Ernest Jones IV for the near future. I go over the deal, where Seattle is with other players, and share the latest on Maxx Crosby. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

News continues to flow during Pre-Agency week, and the latest is not great for Seahawks fans. Rashid Shaheed does not appear headed toward an extension with Seattle and will hit free agency. The Seahawks biggest competition, the Rams, added an All-Pro corner in Trent McDuffie. I share my thoughts. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Having a player as a restricted free agent usually means it is safe to assume they will be back with the team. Seattle has some tougher decisions to make on this front this offseason. I explain why, and what I expect them to do. Get my book at: https://hawkblogger.com/book Get 15% off Seahawks, Mariners, Sonics, and Huskies gear at https://simplyseattle.com when you use promo code: HAWKBLOGGER15 You can become a YouTube member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkM3Arfo7PUf1gl7ohDyLw/join You can become a Patreon member here: https://patreon.com/hawkblogger Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/hawkblogger/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkblogger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.