Seahawks Forever w/ Dan Viens

John Schneider's first draft without Pete Carroll by his side is now in the books, as he adds 8 new rookies to Mike Macdonald's first roster as head coach of the Seahawks. How'd he do? In this episode I'll give you my overall grade for the ENTIRE class (which includes 10 total players) as well as 5 overall takeaways, and what I think some of these moves might mean in the big picture. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks addressed one of their biggest needs in the third round of the NFL Draft tonight, selecting Connecticut guard Christian Haynes with the 81st pick. Who is Haynes, how does he fit into the Seahawks roster, and what might lie ahead as Seattle looks forward to having 5 picks on day 3 of the draft? Join Dan for all the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if I told you the Seattle Seahawks had a chance to select the best defensive tackle in the entire draft at pick 16? Would you have stayed there and picked, or still wanted to trade down to accumulate more selections? Well, John Schneider chose to do the former, adding Murphy to Mike Macdonald's defensive front. What does the 21 year old have to offer? And what might the rest of the draft look like for the Hawks? Listen in to find out - including a fresh mock draft simulating what the next two days may end up looking like when all is said and done at the draft in Detroit. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The budget has gotten tight for GM John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks. With less than $2 million in available salary cap space this year, and not much more than that looking ahead to 2025 either, some major decisions will need to be made in the coming days and months. In fact, they'll need to adjust some contracts or jettison a few players just to sign any players taken in this weekend's NFL draft! Should fans be concerned? Who better to break it all down than Curtis Allen, who does such a fantastic job analyzing this (among other things) for Rob Staton's Seahawks Draft Blog. Curtis will update us on the Seahawks payroll situation, and provide some answers as to just how they can manage it all this year and next. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time for one last, big, FINAL Seahawks mock draft push before the real NFL draft kicks off on Thursday night in Detroit. First, a couple fresh updates concerning prospects that could be in play for the Hawks at #16. Then, I show off and grade the mock drafts YOU sent to me... And finally, my FINAL PRE-DRAFT SEAHAWKS 7-ROUND MOCK of the offseason! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce and Ryan are co-hosts of the HawksZone Rundown Podcast, and in this one they join me to discuss all things Seahawks Draft-related including all of "our guys" in this draft class, our latest thoughts on how John Schneider plans to use this year's picks, and where the QB situation stands - and then we wrap it up with a full Seahawks draft simulation. Let me know what you think of our final list! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You can search far and wide and you'll have a hard time finding anyone who puts more work into the NFL draft than Shane Hallam, managing editor of draftcountdown.com I've been following Shane since the early days of Twitter, and have always been struck by the great lengths he goes to, not only with each year's current draft, but future draft classes as well. In this episode, I'll explore Shane's scouting process, we'll break down his Seahawks haul in his latest league-wide 7-round mock draft, and even take a look ahead to the 2025 draft class. Is Seattle's future QB in that group? He'll also explain how a certain current Seahawk veteran is on his list of the top 20 evaluations he's ever done! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You asked for it, you got it - Seahawks Brendon Nelson! Brendon joins me today to share some of the impressive work he's done researching this year's draft class, and with his in-depth knowledge of the Seahawks roster, we'll get into some scenarios about what he WANTS the team to do in the first round vs. what he thinks they WILL do. Also..... His "stick and pick" favorite at 16 Best fits if the Seahawks trade down in the first Favorite mid-round prospects Potential curveball pick that would shock us all And we'll critique Dane Brugler's full 7-round mock draft that was released today! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As John Schneider prepares for his first NFL draft without Pete Carroll by his side, there's a "breath of fresh air" in the building as veteran defender Uchena Nwosu describes it. How will this translate to what we see on the field, and how will Schneider approach the draft with a new coaching staff in place? Long-time Seattle Seahawks beat reporter Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune joined me to share his thoughts on what he's seeing, hearing, and sensing as the Seahawks transition to a new era. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Field Gulls contributor Patton Richard has been putting together Seahawks draft boards for years. The self-proclaimed "draft nerd" has finalized this year's board, and the result is a tiered list of potential Seahawk targets broken out by position and levels. It's a great way to see just where the different pockets of value to try and understand why Seattle may be focusing on certain position groups at specific spots in the draft. I'll take you through his board, ask about his process, and get some of his specific takes on why a few players at each position just scream "Seahawk!" SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Moyer has a unique perspective when it comes to his beloved Seattle Seahawks. Whether it be as a player, coach or broadcaster, Moyer has been involved with the team for nearly 40 years. He's seen coaches, players and administrators come and go - through all the lowest lows and the highest highs. Today, Paul returns to the show to share his insight on a number of topics, including: His impression of Mike Macdonald as a head coach Changes to the roster - new linebackers and safeties abound! The best way to utilize Devon Witherspoon Is Riq Woolen poised for a bounceback? Is he buying the QB draft buzz? How does he watch football games - where do his eyes go The lasting legacy of Pete Carroll And MUCH more! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Seahawks begin their first offseason workout program under new head coach Mike Macdonald and his staff, I'll give you my list of 3 things I'm watching closely. Also - are the Seahawks tipping their hand on which way they plan to go in the draft based on the confirmed visits they've had with prospects? I'll go over the list of prospect visits so far and break it down by position.... there's an overwhelming trend to be discussed. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seahawks beat reporter Corbin Smith, host of Locked on Seahawks and lead writer for All Seahawks, impressed me so much with his latest mock draft that I just had to have him on the show to break it all down. As many mocks as I do, I don't think I've been able to nail one in quite this manner, and what intrigued me the most was when he went in a direction with Seattle's first pick that I NEVER take. He'll explain his thought process, and how this 9 player class would fit in Mike Macdonald's first year as Seahawks head coach. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever EMAIL [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For as long as you may have been reading Jacson Bevens' fantastic column Cigar Thoughts, or watching the companion podcast, you've heard his unflinching yet thoughtful analysis of all things Pete Carroll. So... what are his thoughts so far on the beginning of the Mike Macdonald era? Jacson shares his insight into what he has seen so far, and what he expects (and hopes) the Seahawks may do in the upcoming draft. Remember his unbridled excitement over the choice of Jaxon Smith-Njigba last year at pick 20? Who's his JSN this year? And who else does he like in this draft class. Plus we'll discuss the ever-changing value of WR's and how that may impact Seattle's talented group.... the ever-present possibility that they'll select a QB in this draft.... and MUCH more! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the buzz around the potential of a Michael Penix-to-Seattle scenario refusing to diminish, today we attempt to show you how a Seahawks draft might look with or without a selection of the UW signal-caller in the first round. Michael Thompson writes about the Seahawks, and most predominantly the draft, for 12th Man Rising. Michael will take the pro-Penix approach, while I try and go a different direction. But wait, that's not all! We finish up with a live draft simulation where we team up and alternate picks, exploring the possibility of trading down to accumulate an extra pick or two. And then YOU get to tell us which approach you prefer. It's Mock Draft Mania!! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emory Hunt publishes the Football Gameplan Draft Guide and provides draft coverage for CBS Sports. He scours the country looking for talent, and I find that he's much more objective and open-minded than other draft analysts.... much more willing to include lesser-known FCS players in his rankings. As a result, his lists look quite a bit different than many of the other mainstream publications you may have seen. We'll talk about that, while also digging into the Seahawks roster and getting Emory's thoughts on potential fits - both in the first round and later on - at their positions of greatest needs. I also ask Emory to provide a few sleeper names that others seem to be overlooking, as well as a couple guys he thinks are being OVER rated. Follow Emory on Twitter @FBallGameplan Purchase his draft guide here: https://footballgameplan.com/football-gameplan-scouting-draft-guides/ SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you thought the Seahawks would be bowing out of the QB draft market after trading for Sam Howell, think again........ at least hypothetically. It MIGHT not be as crazy as it sounds. Listen in for my 5 reasons it could happen as I make the case for Michael Penix Jr. to the Hawks. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandon Cain of the outstanding Hawks Nest podcast joins me with his in-depth analysis of the Seahawks offseason so far, including: The outlook at guard. Do any of the remaining free agents fit? What type of athletic profile are they looking for and which draft prospects would make sense. What do some of the Hawks offseason moves say about their potential draft plans? How does he feel about the linebacker group in Seattle, and who might they be targeting at that position in the draft. Is Sam Howell the long-term answer at QB, and could they still be considering Michael Penix in the first round? A potential curveball for their first round pick. And MUCH MORE!! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So much to react to from the annual NFL owners meetings this week: New comments from Mike Macdonald - what are his goals in trying to build the defense, what did he see in Sam Howell during his time in Baltimore that excites him, and big news concerning the offensive line. John Schneider may be ready to add a veteran guard to the roster, who could it be? I've got two names to watch for. Rule changes! One I love, and one that concerns me. And based on everything we're hearing, I give you a BONUS owner's meeting mock draft! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keith Simons spent 36 years as a college head coach, coordinator, and private QB coach, specializing in offense and quarterback play. He's also a long-time Seahawks fan, which gave us a LOT to talk about. Recently retired, he launched QB Unfiltered on YouTube where he shares his thoughts on everything from X's and O's and breaking down draft prospects, to waxing nostalgic about some of the great coaches and QB's of the past. Among the topics discussed on today's show.... What made Jim Zorn so unique? What are the key traits he looks for in a quarterback? Why do NFL evaluators get it wrong so often? Who are his favorite QB's in this draft class (and his least). How does he view the current Seahawks QB situation. And SO much more! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks missed the playoffs in 2023, ushering in a new era as legendary head coach Pete Carroll was replaced by young first-timer Mike Macdonald. There's a lot of work to be done as the team entered free agency with fewer players under contract than any team in the NFL. But as we assess things now just one week after the start of free agency, is it possible Seattle's overall roster is actually better than the one that finished the season in Arizona? I'll make the argument that yes, it is, and with the draft still ahead it has a chance to get even more talented. Join me on a position-by-position tour of the roster as I make my case. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the heavy lifting of free agency mostly behind us, it was time to go LIVE and assess the roster as it stands now, and get YOUR input as well. Judging the free agency period to date Sam Howell, future starter? Biggest draft needs Live simulated mock draft YOUR questions and takes! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College football scout and owner of The Football Scout channel on YouTube, Sanjit T joins the show today to weigh in on the state of the Seattle Seahawks offensive line. Now that the most pressing needs have been addressed through free agency on defense and at tight end, the offensive line remains as a perceived weakness among fans and analysts, particularly on the interior. Is there cause for concern about the lack of experience at center and guard? With very little salary cap space remaining, are there still moves the Hawks can make to address it, or will it have to be a priority in next month's NFL draft? Sanjit shares his thoughts on a couple young players he sees as potential long-term starters that the team already has on the roster, plus an under-the-radar name to consider - and we take a look ahead at some possible fits at guard in the draft. SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seahawks acquired a talented young QB today and yet some fans believe the sky is falling! I'll tell you what I think of the Sam Howell trade. Did the Seahawks give up too much? Could he potentially be a long-term answer? Are the interceptions a red flag or does his upside overshadow the mistakes many young quarterbacks before him have made (including some hall of famers)? Also, who's Tyrel Dodson and how does he figure into the Seahawks plans at LB? After this weeks moves, where does the roster stand? What are the remaining pressing needs? SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recapping a busy day of roster moves for John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks as they lock up more of their own free agents, add a starting safety and depth to the offensive line, extend a young pass rusher, and say goodbye to a legendary defender one more time. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider succeeded in re-signing DT Leonard Williams and TE Noah Fant, but lost some of their other free agents and saw a few potential targets sign with other teams as well. How much salary cap space is left after paying Fant and Williams, what might some of their other priorities be over the next few days, and what in the world are they going to do about inside linebacker? Also, a couple of QB moves elsewhere in the league today could impact the potential of Seattle taking a signal-caller in this year's draft. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christian Caple has been living in the pacific northwest and covering the University of Washington football team for years, so who better to speak to the potential fit of Husky prospects with the Seattle Seahawks in this year's upcoming NFL draft? And this is no ordinary UW draft class....a record 13 of them participated in the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis last week, and there's a good chance the entire baker's dozen will be drafted, breaking the school record set in 1998 when 10 Huskies were selected. There are some obvious potential connections with Ryan Grubb and Scott Huff joining the Seahawk coaching staff after two seasons on Montlake - will Michael Penix be a potential target for John Schneider as he looks to solidify the QB position for the long-term? - but are there some other logical fits among the group as well? And what are the qualities that Ryan Grubb posesses that lead Caple to believe he'll suceed at the NFL level? Let's discuss...... SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The national champion Michigan Wolverines sent a record 18 players to the NFL scouting combine last week, and new Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is familiar with them all, having served as defensive coordinator in Ann Arbor in 2021. As he and general manager John Schneider set out to retool the roster and establish a new culture, I wanted to see what it might look like if they drafted Wolverine prospects exclusively...... and I like the results so much I just HAD to share it with you! Tell me what you think! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Seattle Seahawks today released starting safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, as well as tight end Will Dissly. Where does the team's salary cap stand after these moves, and what might general manage John Schneider do with the available funds? Does this indicate the team is in more of a rebuild mode than some anticipated? Who could be released next, or will we see some players restructure their contracts in order to create even more financial flexibility? SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special Guest Erik Briggs joins me to weigh in on what he saw at the NFL Scouting Combine, which prospects stood out as players he'd love to see in Seahawks blue in 2024, and a few free agent targets he'd like to see the team pursue. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So much speculation about the Seahawks apparent interest in some of the top QB prospects in this year's draft (they met with Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels at the combine), guys who they would no doubt have to move UP in the draft to acquire. But... can they afford it? I'll take a look back at some trade-up scenarios in the not-too-distant past, and compare them to reports of what it might take to move up in THIS year's draft to try and make sense of it all. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another day of QB-related news takes center stage with the Seahawks, with Geno Smith reportedly being told by team brass that he will be in Seattle this coming season. But wait.... that's not all! At the same time, John Schneider and his staff are meeting with the draft's top QB's at the combine this week. What does it all mean? Maybe nothing.... or maybe EVERYTHING! As always, I'll try and break it down and read between the lines. And then I'll unveil my Top 10 QB rankings for this year's draft, with a surprise at the top! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Draft geeks unite!!! It's time for the NFL Scouting Combine!!!! On today's show I'll share my thoughts on which position groups I'll be watching the closest, including one that's of a particular need for the Seahawks - and some of the specific players to keep an eye on who may be a fit. And I'll weigh in one John Schneider's comments yesterday about the QB position, and why I think it may shine a spotlight on one particular day 2 prospect. Finally, a quick salary cap update - how the Seahawks can quickly gain enough cap space to resign some of their key free agents without doing anything too extreme. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So much QB talk surrounding the Seattle Seahawks! Should they keep riding with Geno Smith or turn to Drew Lock? Or should they go all out to move up and grab one of the top prospects at the position in this years NFL Draft? Or...... should they wait until 2025?! "But Dan, that's CRAZY!!! Next year's class doesn't look that great!" Is that so? In this episode I'll break down every NFL team to determine which ones are hunting QB's this year, and then show you all the available options at the position (there's an unusually high number of them!) Then, we'll look at which teams may still be looking for answers at the position in 2025 and match that up with next year's potential draft class. You may be surprised what you see and hear. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dayna O'Gorman is BACK! My former Field Gulls co-host, who you've also seen and heard on Our Turf and Real Hawk Talk, joins me today to catch up for the first time since right before Pete Carroll was fired (literally RIGHT before!) I'll get her thoughts on what's happened since then, how she views this young coaching staff, what (kind of) scares her about it, and so much more.... Geno, yay or nay? Should we expect a different M.O. from John Schneider now without Pete around? How far away are the Seahawks from being able to compete with the Chiefs and other elite teams? SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that we know who's going to be coordinating the offense for the Seattle Seahawks, we can start to speculate what it might look like on the field. And who better to do that than NFL analyst, writer, podcaster, and defensive coordinator of the London Olympians Matty Brown!? Matty shares his unique insight on what he's seeing from Ryan Grubb's offenses on tape, and how that might translate to Geno Smith (or someone else?), DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, JSN, etc....... And of course I HAD to ask him about the Seahawks newest defensive coordinator, and fellow countryman Aden Durde, who Matty shares a very distinct connection with. Listen in!! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's draft season, and if you know you know that means MOCK draft season! For the first time since the Seattle Seahawks hired Mike Macdonald as their new head coach, I attempted a full 7-round mock draft using the Pro Football Network draft simulator. And for this one, I did it LIVE as I was recording. Can't wait to hear what you think! Some highlights: NO QB's A big trade back to add more Day 2 picks Tons of help in the front 7 Another young mauler added to the interior offensive line A fun new toy on offense And more!!! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that most of the coaching staff is set, and a decision has been made (for now) on Geno Smith's roster status, it's time to start getting on with the rest of the offseason. With the NFL Combine, free agency and the draft on the horizon, there are matters of roster building to be addressed. Who better to join the show to discuss these things than Mookie Alexander, who runs the outstanding Seahawks website Field Gulls. Mookie shares his thoughts on the coaching staff Mike Macdonald is putting together, which direction he wants the Hawks to go in the upcoming draft, and tries to tackle the question of just why so many fans are against the idea of Smith remaining the team's starting QB... and so much more! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a big news day at the VMAC as news broke that Geno Smith's status on the Seahawks roster wouldn't be changing, just as the team was getting ready to introduce their new coordinators. Once the press conference started, it was new offensive coordinator who stood out as the days highlight. Discussing his offensive philosophy, how the whole thing went down with Alabama, and his excitement to work with the Seahawks skill position players, it was evident that Grubb has been planning for this move for a long time. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whether you're a believer in Geno Smith's talent or not, you've no doubt got your eye on this Friday, as the Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider have a big decision on their hands. Smith's $12.7 million base salary for 2024 becomes fully guaranteed if he's still on the roster Friday, February 16th. But this isn't simply a question of whether to cut or keep Geno..... there are options! Today, I outline 4 of them, and give you my thoughts on which one I think is most likely. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SO MUCH to talk about with Seahawks reporter Corbin Smith today. The Locked on Seahawks host and All Seahawks lead writer shares his insight into the hire of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, and how he thinks his offense will adapt from college to the NFL. And that's not all.... Impressions of Mike Macdonald's first radio coaches show Breaking down the Ryan Grubb hiring process His gut feeling on which way the team is leaning with a key contract date coming up Friday for Geno Smith Drew Lock still in the picture? And I ask Corbin what he thinks the chances are of the Seahawks re-signing Leonard Williams, and how much Macdonald might value free agent LB Jordyn Brooks.....you don't want to miss his answers. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We FINALLY get to talk about Ryan Grubb as your new offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks, because it's happening. And not only is Grubb coming back to Seattle, but he's reportedly bringing offensive line coach Scott Huff with him as well. How does this move speak to John Schneider's approach this off-season? What does this mean for the Seahawks skill position players? Does this eliminate or enhance the need to keep Geno Smith? Can his offense translate to the NFL? Which former UW player would be the best fit for Seattle in the draft? And MUCH more.... SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another "outside the box" hire!! Aden Durde is your new Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator under newly-appointed head coach Mike Macdonald, and he has an extremely intriguing background. I'll go over his resume with you and then we'll talk about the still-vacant and ever-important OC position. With Chip Kelly OUT of the race now, where does that leave the search? There's a very interesting name I overlooked in my last show, serving a key role on the Kansas City coaching staff. Could this search be shaping up just like the head coaching process did, with candidates waiting on offers while John Schneider makes sure to turn over every single possible rock to find the right guy? Is that guy coaching in the Super Bowl this Sunday? And what about Ryan Grubb..... is he still in play? SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 2 of the Seahawks top candidates to be Mike Macdonald's first offensive coordinator in Seattle seemingly off the board, where do they turn to next? Is Chip Kelly a viable option after interviewing with the team on Tuesday? Has Tanner Engstrand been eliminated from consideration? If so, why haven't we heard anything? Have the Seahawks fulfilled the Rooney Rule yet? Are they waiting to interview candidates who are participating in the Super Bowl this week? If so.... WHO?! And, could there be another mystery candidate? SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's NEVER too early for a mock draft, and now that the Seattle Seahawks have a new head coach, let's get Mike Macdonald some new toys! We'll call it my first "Mac Mock" of the season! Among the highlights..... **John Schneider gets his QB1 of the future! (Which one is it?) **Tons of help for Coach Mac in the front 7 **The next Kam Chancellor? **Bolstering the trenches on offense SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who's going to call plays on offense for Mike Macdonald's Seattle Seahawks? And who's going to be his understudy at defensive coordinator? We're heard a couple names, but who's NOT being talked about? I'll give you a couple intriguing candidates who are out there, with connections to Macdonald, that haven't yet been named. Also, did Macdonald let slip that Drew Lock may still be in the future QB plans? I'll break that down for you. And on the 10th anniversary of the Seahawks winning Super Bowl 48, I'll share the story of where I was, and why the final minutes of the game were a near-disaster for me. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Macdonald was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Seattle Seahawks today, facing questions from the local press. Here are my 5 takeaways from that press conference, as we begin to learn a little more about Pete Carroll's successor. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The choice is in, and it's Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald who's been tabbed to replace Pete Carroll as the new head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. **League-wide reaction to the hire, including a direct quote I got from a Seahawks alum **MY thoughts on the hire **Macdonald's strengths and MO, what makes him so good? **Assessing John Schneider and how he managed the process **What's next? Who fills out the rest of the staff? And much more!!!!! SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I've connected the dots and followed the smoke, and I'm ready to make MY prediction of who the next Seattle Seahawks head coach will be. But.... we may have to keep waiting for confirmation, as this particular candidate may be busy with his current team until after the Super Bowl. Tune in to find out who the next Seattle Seahawks head coach will be (according to yours truly.) SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seaside Joe is simply one of the best out there at analyzing how the Seahawks organization operates, and predicting what they may do in the draft and other significant personnel decisions, and he has a long track record of nailing some of these picks. Today, he'll share with me his prediction of who he thinks the Seahawks will hire to succeed Pete Carroll, based on some serious dot-connecting he's done coupled with historical context from around the league. SUBSCRIBE on Spotify for ad-free audio episodes, for just 99 cents a month! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/subscribe SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg SUPPORT me and the channel - buy me a coffee, or a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08w FOLLOW me on Twitter @SeahawksForever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.