Daily Seahawks Podcast: HB Mornings & Real Hawk Talk

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...

REAL HAWK TALK EP 355: Drafting Picks 1-17

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Ernst, Jeff Simmons, and I get together to predict who the 17 players will be who get chosen before the Seahawks make their first pick at #18. ...

Ranking The Best & Worst Draft Classes From 2023

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look back at a talented draft class from 2023 and get a feel for which teams helped themselves the most and which ones struggled. This will include...

DK Metcalf Worst Red Zone WR In The NFL??

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DK Metcalf was an enigma in Seattle. Nobody had his combination of size and speed at the receiver position. He never fully realized that potential and...

The Nuanced Relationship Between Reporter & Team

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some have started to wonder if I've gotten too close to the team. They think I'm a "shill," now that I have credentials. My analysis is set aside as b...

The Seahawks Offense May Already Be Better

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quick look at how a simple change in philosophy could elevate the Seahawks troubled offense, and why that might be enough to boost the Seahawks win ...

Players To Avoid On Draft Day

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Almost all draft coverage focuses on players everyone likes and analysts put positive takes out there on so many players that they're almost guarantee...

Seahawks Sign Drew Lock, Now Have FIVE QBs

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have a quick conversation about the Seahawks latest free agent signing, QB Drew Lock. What does it mean for the roster? The draft? Why do it at ...

Latest Seahawks 30 Visits & Sam Darnold At The Masters

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There have been a flurry of new visits announced to Seattle for the draft. I share the updated list of every visit and which guys the Seahawks have me...

The Truth About John Schneider Draft History

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Schneider has been running Seahawks drafts long enough that most fans have an idea of what he does and does not do. The problem is that some of t...

REAL HAWK TALK EP 354: Stacy Rost Joins The Show

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Hill, Dayna O'Gorman and I are joined by one of our favorite guests, Stacy Rost of Seattle Sports, as we discuss which players need to step forwa...

Mock Draft Madness: Exploring Different Options

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take a moment to focus on some different possible paths through the draft for Seattle, and us the new Beast draft guide to help us make some decisi...

SNEAK PEAK: The Best Draft Insider Guide In The NFL With Dane Brugler

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost a holiday every year when Dane Brugler releases his famous draft guide known as The Beast. We get a chance to catch up with Dane the day b...

REALISTIC Draft Trade Scenarios For The Seahawks

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know teams are not trading up as often as they once did for draft picks, and the price has gone down. Let's look at what teams are paying and what ...

Seahawks Draft Roundtable: 5 Picks That Could Transform Seattle

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Griff Sturgeon of Seattle Overload, and Rob Staton of Seahawksdraftblog.com, join the show to talk Seahawks and the draft. We will each share 5 player...

Seahawks Saturday: Jeff & Brian Square Off In Mock Draft Battle

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two men enter. Two men leave. 'Cause none of this really matters. Jeff Simmons and I will have three separate mock drafts to share with a different th...

The FACTS About Geno Smith & Sam Darnold

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Seahawks QB Geno Smith signed a new deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. The signing has sparked a whole new round of debate about whether the Seah...

Best Nose Tackle Prospects In 2025 NFL Draft

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is not easy to find athletes who weigh 330+ pounds and are still able to run down a back or sustain their effort level for 30+ snaps each week. Thi...

REAL HAWK TALK EP 353: Brock Huard Joins To Talk Seahawks

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally happened. Former Seahawk and current sports radio star, Brock Huard, joins Real Hawk Talk to hang with guys and talk about where things s...

Dynamic PLAYMAKER Jaylin Noel Joins The Show

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel is a weapon at receiver and as a returner. The Seahawks met with him multiple times. He joins HB Mornings to talk...

Mike Macdonald Says A LOT At Coaches Breakfast

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had a chance to sit down with Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald at the NFL League Meeting in West Palm Beach, Florida. He answered questions on a ...

EXCLUSIVE John Schneider Audio At NFL League Meeting

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had a chance to sit down with Seahawks President and GM of Football Operations, John Schneider, at the league meeting. I will share some of the sou...

Seahawks Saturday: Grading Free Agency & Vegas Win Totals

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Simmons joins me for another Seahawks Saturday as we share our own assessments of free agency for various teams across the NFL, as well as react ...

The 40-Yard Dash Heard 'Round The World

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Desmond Watson is a fun prospect who wowed people at his Pro Day with the speed and explosiveness he displayed while weighing in at over 450 lbs. He w...

ESPN TRASHES Seahawks Free Agency

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Look, I can talk bad about my team, but YOU cannot talk bad about my team. Ben Solak of ESPN gives the Seahawks free agency an abysmal ranking. We tal...

Sam Darnold & Cooper Kupp Contract Details Released

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two of the biggest free agent contracts the Seahawks have signed now have details released that tell us more about how they impact the team's cap spac...

Guests, Prizes, And Surprises On EPISODE 365!

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the 365th straight day of HB Mornings, I welcome in some of our favorite guests, give away some excellent prizes from our sponsors, and just enjoy ...

Which Teams Could Steal The Seahawks Top Picks?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HB MORNINGS EP 364 Seattle does not have the top pick in the draft. They aren't even in the top half of the draft. In this episode, we look at which t...

Visits Have Tipped Seahawks Picks Recently

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HB MORNINGS EP 363 John Schneider's list of players he visits with has been a very good indicator of who he will draft the last few years. I go over w...

Who May Fall To Seahawks

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HB MORNINGS EP 362 Free agency has declared itself for the Seahawks. There will be no game-changing offensive linemen. There is a new QB and new WRs. ...

Final Words From DK, PLUS An EXPERT Look Inside Kubiak's Offense

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HB MORNINGS EP 361 We welcome coach and author Bobby Peters to the show, who has literally written books on the Kubiak offense. He tells us what to ex...

Colts Insider Shares Thoughts On Will Fries

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HB MORNINGS EP 360 The Seahawks struck out on Will Fries. The Vikings landed him with a deal that could be worth as much as $88M. We talk to James Boy...

REAL HAWK TALK EP 352: New Beginnings For Mike Macdonald

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is this version 1.0 or version 2.0 of the John Schneider and Mike Macdonald team? The offensive side of the ball has changed massively with both coach...

Cooper Kupp Makes Big First Impression

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HB MORNINGS EP 359 The Seahawks introduced their new WR, Cooper Kupp, at a press conference, and the former Super Bowl MVP did not disappoint. There c...

REAL HAWK TALK EP 351: Mid-Free Agency VIBE CHECK

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Hill and Dayna O'Gorman join the show to talk about the first few days of free agency and how they are feeling about the direction of the Seahawk...

Real Hawk Talk Ep 350: What Happens Now??

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March 5th is a day that will go down as one of the most eventful in Seahawks history. DK demands a trade. Tyler Lockett released. Ernest Jones has sur...