Daily Seahawks Podcast: HB Mornings & Real Hawk Talk
Episodes
Practice Report: Physical Day Three
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks were back at it for the third day of training camp and it was as physical of a padless practice as you will see. They also held 1v1 pass ...
Derick Hall Has Bad Intentions In 2025
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks 3rd year edge rusher, Derick Hall, had a breakout sophomore season with Seattle, and has bigger plans for 2025. He joins the show to talk...
Real Hawk Talk Ep 361: The Milroe Experiment
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Hill and Nathan Ernst join the show to talk about the first few days of training camp, and what constitutes realistic expectations for rookie Jal...
Jalen Milroe Steps Up On Day 2
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My instant post-practice report for the second day for Seahawks training camp. There were a lot of players who played well, but one caught my attentio...
AJ Barner Interview & Diving Into Explosive Plays
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seahawks Tight End AJ Barner joins the show to talk about his second year in the NFL and in the PNW. It's day two of the 2025 training camp and I look...
Seahawks Training Camp Day 1 Practice Report
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks finished their first training camp practice of 2025. I share what I learned and react a bit about to what Mike Macdonald said in his pres...
Day 1 of Seahawks Training Camp with Brady Henderson
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are finally here! The Seahawks 2025 season begins with day one of training camp. I come to you live from the VMAC before the first practice to talk...
Names To Watch As Possible Seahawks Additions
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There has been plenty of talk about Trey Hendrickson. Is he really the only edge player the team might add? Wide receiver is also a question mark, as ...
RELEASED! Noah Fant Is Gone, But Why Now? What's Next?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks made a pretty big move just days before training camp opens. It is not normal to cut a starter with a big salary and no health issues thi...
Noah Fant RELEASED! & Which Seahawks Players Are Primed To Reach Blue Chip Status?
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best teams in football are created with truly transcendent players. These guys are the best of the best at what they do. They are blue chippers. S...
Abe Lucas Talks Training, Heavy Metal, & Life
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seahawks right tackle Abe Lucas joins the show just ahead of training camp in a conversation that reveals more about what drives him in football and i...
EJ Snyder of Bootleg Football Talks NFC West
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bootleg Football is crushing it. They recently released their 2025 NFC West preview episodes, and EJ Snyder joins HB Mornings to talk about his perspe...
Seahawks 53-Man Roster Prediction Part II: Defense & ST
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks report to camp next week. Let's familiarize ourselves with the names on the 90-man roster and make early predictions about who will make ...
Seahawks 53-Man Roster Prediction Part I: Offense
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks report to camp next week. Let's familiarize ourselves with the names on the 90-man roster and make early predictions about who will make ...
Legit Reasons Seahawks OL Will Be Much Improved
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They are the biggest punching bag on the Seahawks roster. The Seahawks OL has struggled for years. I share reasons why I expect them to go from a weak...
Comparing 2025 Seahawks Defense to 2024
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Simmons and I complete our series of "Better or Worse?" by tackling the defensive side of the ball. Where are the Seahawks better or worse on def...
McVay & Macdonald Manipulating Opponents
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We start off today's show wrapping up the trip around the NFC West with final rankings. Then, we get into some surprising numbers around the Seahawks ...
REAL HAWK TALK EP 360: Who Will Seattle Regret Not Extending?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks had a bountiful 2022 draft class. They are all up for extensions. None have been signed yet. Who will John Schneider regret letting play ...
NFC WEST RANKED! Best QBs
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hit the last stop on our position group rankings tour around the NFC West with this episode on the most important player on the field. Quarterbacks...
NFC WEST RANKED! Best Safety Rooms
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of our series looking at every position group in the NFC West, we tackle the safety room. This position has undergone some revision...
NFC WEST RANKED! Interior OL Rooms
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NFC West ranking series marches forward as we round out the offensive line by looking at the interior. Who are the best guards and centers among t...
Seahawks Saturday! Trade The Entire Seahawks Roster?
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Simmons is back for his weekly appearance as we try to take an honest look at where the Seahawks roster sits relative to the rest of the NFL. We ...
NFC WEST RANKED! Best Tackle Duos
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our series ranking the best and worst of every position group in the NFC West with a focus on the all-important offensive tackles. Trent W...
RANKED! Best Off-Ball Linebackers In The NFC West
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our series ranking each position group in the NFC West as we look at the inside linebacker rooms for the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahaw...
Justin Britt Talks Seahawks Career & Reunion
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Seahawks offensive linemen Justin Britt joins the show after visiting Seattle for the Seahawks alumni golf tournament. He posted some emotional...
RANKED! Best RBs Rooms In The NFC West
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our march through the division position groups with a look at the running backs. This will include fullbacks for teams that use them. Play...
TRADED! Ramsey To Steelers, Noah Fant To Miami??
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big trade news this morning as the Miami Dolphins have sent Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatr...
Secrets Of The NFC West
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Staton and Griff Sturgeon join the show to talk about stories within the division that are going under the radar. They also answer Patron question...
Seahawks Succeed In 2025: Who Do They Resemble?
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Simmons and I are back for another Seahawks Saturday as we share notes about what teams in NFL history most remind us of who the good version of ...
Ranking Best Edge Rushers: NFC West
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our series breaking down every position group in the NFC West and ranking them from best to worst. Today, we talk about the all-important ...
RANKED! Best WRs In The NFC West
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our series continues with a look at which teams have the best and worst WRs and WR rooms in the division. Cooper Kupp changes teams, but where do the ...
Best CBs In NFC West (Seahawks Sign Shaquill Griffin!)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our journey through the best position groups in the NFC West continues as we dive into the cornerbacks on a day when the Seahawks signed a former draf...
Ranking NFC West Tight Ends
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tight end position will play a key role in deciding the kings of the NFC West. There are established stars and intriguing rookies. Let's talk abou...
Mike Macdonald's 1st Down Problem
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks defense struggled on 1st down last season. It was a problem that nagged them throughout the year. Where did the problem show up? How migh...
Rams Insider Perspective On OTAs/Minicamp
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Grosbard, Rams beat writer for the LA Daily News, joins the show to report on how things are progressing for the division champs. Who is standing...
Doug Baldwin Reflects On His Career & His People
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Baldwin Jr. joins the show to talk through his career with the Seahawks, his induction to the Top 50 list, his relationship with guys like Marsha...
Grant Cohn Talks 49ers OTAs & Minicamp
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 49ers are projected to win the NFC West. They finished last a year ago. How are things looking so far during practice? Grant Cohn joins the show t...
Cardinals Insider: How Much Better Is Arizona?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darren Urban, of the Arizona Cardinals, joins the show to share the stories emerging out of the Cardinals OTAs and minicamp, as well as look into what...
49ers Ugly Secret: Ranking NFC West Defensive Tackles
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a lot of talk about the offensive line throughout the NFL. The other side of trench warfare on the field is with the defensive interior...
Seahawks Saturday with Jeff Simmons
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and I catch up on the happenings at Seahawks OTAs and minicamp, as well as what we are hearing around the NFL. Be sure to like and subscribe! S...
REAL HAWK TALK EP 359: Special Guest Mike Salk
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a long time coming. Mike Salk of Seattle Sports Radio, and the biggest sports radio show in the PNW, joins the show to talk about his bicoas...
Minicamp Day 2: Milroe & Emmanwori Make Progress
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I share my notes from the final day of Seahawks minicamp and play the full Boye Mafe interview. The rookies perform for the vets with varying results....
Nick Emmanwori Is On The Right Track!
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Macdonald and Julian Love has some promising comments about the fit and work ethic of young nickel/safety Nick Emmanwori. Cooper Kupp had some un...
What Happened On Day 1 of Seahawks Minicamp?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks held the first of two mandatory minicamp practices at the VMAC. I will share my notes from practice, including the latest on the nascent ...
Plenty of Reunions In 2025 For Seahawks
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks will face a plethora of former teammates on their 2025 schedule. We go over which of these will be happy reunions, and which might have s...
Could The Seahawks Go After Jaire Alexander?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pro Bowl cornerback from Green Bay was released this morning. He will have many suitors. Seattle is known to be in the market for a corner. Is Joh...
Seahawks Saturday with Jeff Simmons
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and I talk about the Seahawks first week of media-open OTAs, the interview we listened to, and the stories that have caught our attention around ...
The 2022 Seahawks Draft Class...Who Is Back In 2026?
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of HB Mornings includes the full interview with Jake Bobo after OTA practice #3 with media in attendance, as well as a conversation with ...
Thursday OTA Practice Report
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks finished their third OTA practice open to the media this week. I share my notes and thoughts after this practice. Be sure to like and su...
OTA Practice Report & Charles Cross Group Interview
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I give you my impressions from Day 2 of media-allowed OTA practice, and share the full interview with Charles Cross and a bunch of the other offensive...
(Coach) Brock Huard Talks State Of Seahawks
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Seattle Sports Radio host, Brock Huard, back onto the show to catch up on his foray into coaching high school football and his impressions ...
EXCLUSIVE Interview With Byron Murphy Plus OTA Insights
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I share the full interview with Seahawks DT Byron Murphy, as well as cover more from the first OTA practice I attended. We will also listen to some so...
FIRST LOOK! Initial Impressions From Seahawks Practice
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Media members were allowed to watch practice for the first time during OTAs. I give you my initial impressions of what I saw, and what stood out. FAT...
Seahawks Background Players Who Could Make Or Break 2025
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't take a genius to know Sam Darnold is going to have an outsized impact on how the Seahawks play this season. There are some guys who are les...
Getting To Know Sam Darnold
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Seahawks quarterback joined Rich Eisen for a conversation this week that was a good window into how he is approaching his new opportunity in S...
Seahawks Saturday: Where Cross/Lucas Duo Rank
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks drafted two starting tackles in 2022 in Charles Cross (1st round) and Abe Lucas (3rd round). Both are up for contract extensions, even th...
Trey Hendrickson or Jalen Ramsey To Seattle??
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two star players may be on the move. Both play positions where the Seahawks would benefit from an upgrade. We will look into Jalen Ramsey and Trey Hen...
Losing Home Field & New Hope
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks had a losing record at home last season and were invaded multiple times by opposing fan bases. This is a complex issue, which I wrote abo...
Sam Darnold Disrespect & Seahawks Begin OTAs
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The offense and defense finally get to square off against one another as OTAs being for the Seahawks. We will react to an article written by John Boyl...
The Ringer Predicts DOOM For Seahawks
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee had some strong words about how much they disliked the Seahawks off-season and were as bearish as anyone on...
Big Game Haunted
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks had a number of chances to ascend into the next tier of teams in the NFL last season. They failed. Repeatedly. We look back at those game...
Seahawks Sunday! Comparing 2024/2025 Offensive Position Groups
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Simmons and I go through each of the offensive position groups (QB, RB, TE, WR, OL) and compare the players there this year to last year. We dete...
The Two Numbers That Matter For The Seahawks
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Football is a complicated sport. Winning doesn't have to be. Mike Macdonald has been clear about what type of team he wants to be, and history shows t...
REAL HAWK TALK EP 358: NFL Lies
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Ernst and Jeff Simmons join Real Hawk Talk to discuss the biggest lies fans and media are telling in the NFL right now. Teams that are overhype...
Seahawks Young Edge Rushers Must Step Forward
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks have two young edge rushers, Boye Mafe and Derick Hall, who have shown promise without being dominant. Seattle did not draft any young ed...
How Changes Impact Seahawks 3rd Down Problems
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seattle struggled to convert 3rd downs last season. In this episode of HB Mornings, we look at what the problems were and how they may change this sea...
Doomsday Scenario For The Seahawks
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many national analysts are bearish on the Seahawks in 2025. Let's stare doomsday in the face and talk about what would have to happen for things to...
Coach May Have Produced TWO Seahawks Starting Linemen
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Dan Larson of North Dakota State University joins HB Mornings to talk about two of his star pupils, Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell. He offers thou...
Seahawks Seek Dead Red (Zone) Redemption
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest issues with the 2024 Seahawks was their flailing in the red zone. Turnovers, lack of rushing attack, poor play calling and more, ma...
In-Depth Discussion With Derrik Klassen On Seahawks Off-Season
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derrik Klassen, of The Athletic Football Show, joins HB Mornings to discuss why he has had a hard time getting behind the Seahawks changes this off-se...
Game-By-Game Schedule Preview
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I will walk through each game of the Seahawks 2025 schedule, and provide initial insights, including key players, rest differential, big roster change...
SPECIAL RHT EVENT! NFL Schedule Release Reaction Show
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Hill, Jeff Simmons, and I will react in real time to the Seahawks 2025 schedule as it is announced. Come hang out with us! Be sure to like and s...
Seahawks at Steelers Revealed!
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL schedule gets released at 5PM PT today! But why wait for all of the news until then when you can get some of it right now? I'll share the sche...
Using Data To Predict Seahawks 2025 Schedule
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I poured over 10 years of NFL schedule data, along with the current known or predicted games on the 2025 docket for every team, and used all of that t...
Jermaine Kearse Talks Historic Catches & New Beginnings
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seahawks legend, Jermaine Kearse, joins the show to relive one of the most underrated careers in franchise history. We talked about his iconic catches...
The Oldest & Youngest Of Every NFC West Position Group
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every NFC West team is in transition of some sort. We can start to see the outlines of potential starting lineups after the draft, and can see where t...
NFC West Mock Draft
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand! Rob Staton, Griffin Sturgeon, Jeff Simmons, and I will do a live draft of players from NFC West rosters to determine which tea...
AI-Calculated 2025 NFL Schedule Difficulty Rankings
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The official NFL schedules are not released until May 14th, but we already know every opponent for every team. I took the most important offensive and...
The Curious Case Of Riq Woolen
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riq Woolen is easily one of the most talented players on the Seahawks. Yet, Seahawks fans are more likely to be angry at him than embrace him. Let's t...
Dave Boling Sees History In This Draft Class
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
]The great Dave Boling joins the show to discuss what we saw during rookie minicamp, with a focus on the offensive line and Grey Zabel. We also cover ...
National Nonsense: Seahawks Disrespect Everywhere
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I start the show talking about the continuing national narrative that the Seahawks are one of the worst teams in their division and in the NFL. What a...
Coach Explains Outsized Potential Of Nick Emmanwori In Macdonald Defense
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Cody Alexander rejoins the show to talk about the Seahawks off-season and how the changes there could impact the defensive side of the ball. Coa...
Catching Up With Rob Staton On Seahawks Draft
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Staton of Seahawks Draft Blog, joins the show to talk through his perspectives on this draft class and the state of the Seahawks roster. Be sure ...
Seahawks Rookie Minicamp Day 2 Report
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seahawks conclude their two-day rookie minicamp today and will have Mike Macdonald, along with selected rookies, speak after practice. I will brin...
Seahawks Rookie Minicamp Day 1 Report
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HB Mornings moves to the afternoon today to give you immediate reactions to the first snaps from the 2025 rookie class after the first day of rookie m...
Seahawks Rookie Robbie Ouzts Tells All
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I had the chance to talk to new Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts the day before he flew out to Seattle for rookie minicamp. We covered topics ranging fr...
REAL HAWK TALK: How Far Did This Draft Get The Seahawks?
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Ernst and Evan Hill join me to reflect on the 2025 NFL Draft and figure out whether the team did enough to break out of their mediocrity. Be s...
Getting To Know Seahawks UDFAs With Ryan Fowler
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network rejoins the show to talk Seahawks draft and focus on the undrafted free agent class that was signed after the draft. ...
One Last Round: Seahawks Draft Talk With Dane Brugler
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome in Dane Brugler, of The Athletic, for our final conversation about the 2025 NFL Draft. Dane will be taking a well earned break to rest and ...
REINFORCEMENTS! Seahawks Depth Chart After Draft
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seattle added 11 players to their roster via the draft, and a bunch more as undrafted free agents. Let's take a look at the projected depth chart and ...
Grey Zabel Is A SEAHAWK!
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: I forgot to publish this here on Friday. Adding in case you want to hear my immediate reactions to Day 1 of the draft. Round 1 is in the books....
Seahawks 2025 Draft Recap & Early Grades
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the day after a draft John Schneider softened his words about it being a great day in Seahawks history. Was he right when he initially said this ...
The Risk Of Leaving Day 1 For Seattle
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We know the Seahawks want to trade back. There is a chance they might trade all the way out of the first round. Let's talk about why, and what the pro...
Two Great Guest Bring You 49ers & Seahawks Intel The Day Before The Draft
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Cohn brings his general sense of mayhem and mischief to HB Mornings the day before the draft as we talk about the state of the 49ers, and what h...
Amazing Insights From Seahawks VP of Player Acquisition
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Schneider and Mike Macdonald had their pre-draft press conference. We will react to some sound from that and then share an exclusive interview wi...
A Look At The Bad Athletes Schneider Has Drafted
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is always a debate about production versus measurables. Let's look at the worst athletes the Seahawks have drafted under John Schneider, and how...
Seahawks Draft Roundtable!
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Staton and Griff Sturgeon rejoin the show for the final draft roundtable before the 2025 NFL Draft. What might be the big surprises? Are there dra...
Seahawks Saturday! How To Get the MOST Out of 2025 Draft
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Simmons and I will go over different ways to play the draft board in order to extract the most talent out of this 2025 class. What positions, out...
Cooper Kupp Already Setting Standard
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome in Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network to get a feel for where certain teams will lean at key pivot points in the draft. I also share some ins...
Assembling The Seahawks WR Room
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Harmon of Yahoo! Sports and Reception Perception joins the show to talk about the state of the Seahawks WR room and whether there are receivers i...