54: Rams recap, Seahawks historic defense and guest Danny Kelly of FieldGulls.com
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
Release Date: 12/31/2014
The secret to the Seahawks 2025 success may revolve around 4th down
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
We're exploring the intriguing world of fourth down strategies in the NFL, particularly as they relate to the Seattle Seahawks. With the draft behind us, we discuss how the team's recent draft picks, including Jalen Milroe and Damien Martinez, could impact the team's approach to critical fourth down situations. With data metrics and trends from around the league, we talk about the evolving mindset of NFL coaches regarding fourth downs and how it correlates with team success. Can the team make a push toward greater fourth down success or should we just hope that our team can score in the first...
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465: Introducing the Seahawks 2025 Draft Class
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
In the aftermath of the 2025 NFL Draft, we're getting into the excitement surrounding the Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp and some of the latest comments from our new players. We dial in on the implications and critiques of the 2025 draft class, highlighting standout picks like Jalen Milroe and Gray Zabel, while also managing expectations. Why did the Seahawks go away from the defense or focus on more depth along the offensive line earlier in the draft? What went into the selection of a fullback in round 5? Each of the players had a chance to take questions from reporters on the podium at...
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Seahawks vs the NFC West: How Seattle's draft class stacks up in the division
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
While the Seattle Seahawks were seemingly the bell of the ball in the 2025 NFL Draft our NFC West foes weren't resting on their laurels. Griffin Sturgeon of the Seattle Overload podcast joins us to discuss our class, a Seahawks UDFA he signaled out pre-draft, and what our biggest rivals did to improve their squads. What are the implications of selections like Nick Emmanwori, Elijah Arroyo, and the intriguing potential of undrafted free agents like Jackson Woodard. Lastly, we explore the draft classes of the Cardinals, 49ers, and Rams, weighing in on how each team improved or regressed this...
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Seahawks Draft Recap: Analyzing the 2025 Class with EJ Snyder
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
With an initial 10 picks for the Seattle Seahawks that turned into 11, EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football joins the show to talk about the impact of key selections like Nick Emmanwori, Grey Zabel, and Jalen Milroe. EJ shares his insights on the overall strength of the draft, highlighting the blend of quality and fit for the team's future. We also explore the balance—or lack thereof—between offensive and defensive picks, and how undrafted free agents like Jared Ivey and Zy Alexander could make a significant impact. The conversation touches on the strengths of new running back Damien Martinez and...
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Schneider's Jedi Draft Class: Seahawks Freaks and Special Talents
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
Clinton Bonner goes solo to explore the Seahawks' strategy of selecting freak athletes almost exclusively and whether this approach will pay off. Were there day three gifts to the offensive and defensive coordinators? Plus, a discussion on whether Schneider made the right moves to bolster the team. Clinton shares his observations from the draft, including the surprising number of offensive picks versus defensive ones, and how the draft process reminded him of the original Star Wars trilogy. With 11 picks in total, he breaks down key selections like Gray Zabel, Nick Emmanwori, and Jalen Milroe,...
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Seahawks Take Big Swings on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
From Day 2 of the NFL Draft, we provide full coverage of the day's selections by the Seahawks. John Schneider and Mike Macdonald made a move up early in the draft to take safety Nick Emmanwori. The South Carolina standout was a player many had linked to the Seahawks with the 18th overall pick and there were rumblings about Seattle trying to trade back into the first round to get him. Instead they were able to move up and still get him early in round 2. With their other second rounder, they selected tight end Elijah Arroyo, a player that Clinton had been critical of leading up to the draft....
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Seahawks Coverage of Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft (w/Earl Thomas interview)
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft from the Clearwater Casino in Washington - the audio has been enhanced from the live broadcast on Thursday, April 24. We cover all the picks leading up to the Seahawks pick of Grey Zabel with the 18th overall pick and talk about the needs of the team and some of the other players we're watching for in the draft. Earl Thomas was recognized for his career achievements during the draft part and he came on to talk about what the award means to him, what the city of Seattle means to him and his wait for the call into the Hall of Fame. Earl's passes up on calling for a...
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464: Seahawks Crowd the QB Room Ahead of the Draft
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
The Seattle Seahawks have brought back Drew Lock ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. It raises questions about the future of Sam Howell, and if there is any potential for trade compensation with a crowded quarterback room. General Manager John Schneider and Coach Mike Macdonald spoke at the pre-draft press conference on Monday and confirmed trade talks surrounding Howell. We talk about some of the parallels with the 2012 offseason and how Seattle could still consider a QB in the draft based on that history. Plus, is it a "lazy narrative" that the Seahawks need to address the offensive line? We have...
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Draft Day Dreams: Reflections from Seahawks Past and Present
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh joins the show along with Seahawks legend Eddie McMillan, who was a part of the inaugural 1976 team, to talk about their draft day memories. Eddie explains how he learned he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1973. Kenny contrasts with his draft day experience and both talk about what that experience means for nearly every athlete coming out of college and into the professional ranks. They also talk about Kenny McIntosh's Home Is Where the Heart Is Foundation and why it's important for him to help support people with autism. Support the show Get...
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Alabama's Draft Class: Who Could be the Next Seahawks Star
Sea Hawkers Podcast: for Seattle Seahawks fans
The Seattle Seahawks could look toward three Alabama prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. With three players likely to go in the early rounds, including the intriguing guard Tyler Booker and the highly touted linebacker Jihaad Campbell, we talk about what each player could bring to Seattle. The preference for each player can even shed light how the team could approach the draft: best player available, biggest need, or positional value that has the most potential to future success of the franchise. Roll Bama Roll managing editor Brent Taylor shares his insights on two of the top projected Alabama...
info_outlineYour Seattle Seahawks are NFC West Champions for the second straight season following a 20-6 victory over the St. Louis Rams. The guys talk about some of the concerns about the team going into halftime and how the Seahawks rebounded to earn home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Seahawks defense has been incredibly impressive over the final six weeks of the season, with opponents averaging fewer than seven points. Over the past three years, Seattle's defense has been the top defense in terms of points allowed. That hasn't been done since the 1969-71 Vikings. The guys talk about the historic achievement.
Danny Kelly, editor-in-chief and lead writer at FieldGulls.com, comes on the show to about how this year's team might be better than the one that one the Super Bowl last year. They talk about the team in the playoffs that poses the biggest problem for the Seahawks and chat about Seattle's rookie receivers Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood.
Lastly, Brandan offers a tongue-in-cheek "Do Better" for the New Orleans Saints and Adam is in disbelief over the reversal of the Suh suspension. Adam's "Better at Life" nod goes out to former Bills quarterback Kyle Orton and Brandan gives praise to wool socks before sending Jim Harbaugh out to the college ranks with the better than Bayless "honor."
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