Episodes
A Real Hawk Talk Draft Watch Party: Night One of the 2023 NFL Draft
May 08, 2023 23:53Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · A Real Hawk Talk Draft Watch Party: Night One of the 2023 NFL Draft
The Morning After: 2023 Seahawks Draft Complete
April 30, 2023 15:48Overall Draft RatingUpsideAddressed NeedsPositional ValueReader Rating47 Votes4There are a few different ways to assess the pivotal 2023 draft for the Seahawks. You can look at the quality of the players they added. You can look at the price they paid for the players they selected, giving bonus points for bargains. You can look at whether they addressed needs. Finally, you look at how it fits with the rest of offseason to assess whether key weaknesses have been addressed. How about […]
The Morning After: Seahawks Stick & Pick Two Likely Stars
April 28, 2023 13:54Round 1 Rating Upside Positional Value Addressed Need Reader Rating39 Votes 4.4 The most consequential draft, possibly in franchise history, started with a first round that did not go as either the Seahawks or draft experts expected. While most fans and analysts wanted or projected either defensive tackle Jalen Carter or quarterback Anthony Richardson at the fifth overall pick, Seattle went with cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Their second choice, the almost unguardable wide receiver Jaxon Smit...
Real Hawk Talk Episode 259: “What Do We Want to Happen?” vs “What Do We Expect to Happen?”
April 26, 2023 06:41Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 259: “What Do We Want to Happen?” vs “What Do We Expect to Happen?”
Real Hawk Talk Episode 258: The Crisscross Episode Where We Argue Against Ourselves
April 17, 2023 05:07Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 258
Brian’s Big Board for Seahawks 2023 Draft
April 16, 2023 17:10Let’s get this out of the way right from the jump: you should be highly skeptical of every grade and take I have on prospects for this draft. I have not watched hours of tape on each player. I have no access to them as people and cannot truly assess whether they are of good character or passion for the game. I am not Xs & Os geek, who can tell you exactly what these players were being asked to […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 257: Important Questions That Remain Unanswered Two Weeks Before the Draft
April 15, 2023 20:06Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 257: Important Questions That Remain Unanswered Two Weeks Before the Draft
John Schneider Draft History & Tendencies
April 09, 2023 16:25The proliferation of mock draft simulators has thousands of fans producing a never-ending stream of possible outcomes for the Seahawks in this pivotal 2023 NFL Draft. These simulators factor in things like perceived team needs and generalist prospect grades to determine where players will go and how the draft hauls are assessed. A major missing factor is how the general manager of various teams has approached the draft, and approached positions over the years. These tendencies are often more ...
Real Hawk Talk Episode 256: Twiddling Our Thumbs as We Anxiously Await the Draft
April 08, 2023 20:36Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 256: Twiddling Our Thumbs as We Anxiously Await the Draft
Real Hawk Talk Episode 255: NFL Draft a Month Away
March 31, 2023 23:50Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 255: NFL Draft a Month Away
Real Hawk Talk Episode 254: Bobby is a Seahawk! Let’s Discuss the Impact
March 28, 2023 23:43Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 254: Bobby is a Seahawk! Let’s Discuss Impact and More Mock Drafts
Bobby is Back! Seahawks Off-Season Review & Next Steps
March 26, 2023 19:11Sentiment does not win Super Bowls. Chemistry can be a big ingredient, but even that is overstated. You might be surprised how variable the chemistry of the same group of ambitious young men can be depending on how much winning or losing is happening on the field. It is easy to get swayed by nostalgia. You remember who the player used to be on the field. You remember who the player is as a person. General Managers cannot afford to […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 253: Free Agency Buzz & We’re a Month Away from The Draft
March 22, 2023 23:35Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 253: Free Agency Buzz & We’re a Month Away from The Draft
Real Hawk Talk Episode 252: Free Agency Kickoff & New Live Mock Draft
March 15, 2023 00:35Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 252: Free Agency Kickoff & New Live Mock Draft
Free Agency intel: What I am hearing for the Seahawks
March 12, 2023 18:25Let me start with an important caveat: this is not a very good free agent class. There are very few players with an even a Pro Bowl ceiling that are available, and the best position groups available in this year’s market are two of the least valued in the league from a monetary standpoint (running back & off-ball linebacker). A lot of the best players that were supposed to hit free agency were either franchise tagged or already received extensions […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 251: EMERGENCY POD! Geno Smith Signs + Live Mock Drafts
March 08, 2023 03:00Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 251: EMERGENCY POD! Geno Smith Signs + Live Mock Drafts
Real Hawk Talk Episode 250: The Off-Season Grind Begins
February 24, 2023 08:28Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 250: The Off-Season Grind Begins
Senior Bowl intel: What the league is saying about the Seahawks
February 05, 2023 23:40Breaking a collection of intel on the Seahawks offseason from the Senior Bowl.
Seahawks Offseason Roster Review Part 2: Cap Saving Moves
January 30, 2023 16:54This is part 2 of Braxton Kendall’s offseason review. Check out part 1 here: Seahawks Offseason Roster Review Part 1: Priority Free Agents – Hawk Blogger Welcome to part 2 of this Seahawks offseason roster review. Last segment I went over the list 34 of pending Seahawks free agents and listed 5 who should be priorities to re-sign. However with a large number of players set to become free agents additional salary cap space will need to be created to […]
Seahawks Offseason Roster Review Part 1: Priority Free Agents
January 26, 2023 17:40We’re super excited to share this guest post with you from Braxton Kendall. Braxton is one of our Patreon members who is always sharing great info and thoughts on the Seahawks in our Slack. Below is part one of his offseason outlook for the players currently on Seattle’s roster. Well there you have it, after what has seemed like one of the most improbable seasons for Seattle in a very long time, including a winning record and a playoff appearance, […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 249: Free Agency Preview
January 26, 2023 08:46Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 249: Free Agency Preview
2023 Seahawks Roster Outlook (defense): How to upgrade front seven
January 25, 2023 16:53The Seattle Seahawks laid the foundation of its post-Russell Wilson roster with a great 2022 offseason, but they still need plenty of work to become a legitimate contending team. We looked at the offense in last week’s roster outlook article, a strength of the team with three of the first four draft picks last year going towards that side of the ball, and now it’s time to address the Seahawks’ biggest weakness, a defense that was a very problematic unit […]
The Case for Drafting a Quarterback
January 24, 2023 16:32The Seahawks face a choice this offseason, to commit to Geno Smith for the next couple seasons, or utilize a coveted top-5 pick on a hopeful franchise quarterback. This decision isn’t cut and dry given the unique circumstances of Geno’s career and sudden rise. Geno Smith had a season that far outpaced consensus expectations, leading the Seahawks to the playoffs, playing like a top-5 QB at times, and proving that Pete Carroll and John Schneider made the right choice to […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 248: Off-Season Preview
January 20, 2023 22:40Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 248: Off-Season Preview
2023 Roster Outlook (offense): What do the Seahawks do with Geno?
January 16, 2023 17:51The Seattle Seahawks were a great story in 2022. Now, it’s time to become a great team. The Seahawks took a critical step in their roster development, starting with the Russell Wilson trade last March (which now looks like a one-sided heist), and followed that up with an “all-time level” draft class that provided the team with several building block core players. That helped put the franchise back on a positive trajectory — after what looked like one of the […]
The Morning After: Seahawks Find Odds They Cannot Overcome
January 15, 2023 17:51Game Rating Offense Defense Special Teams Coaching Reader Rating10 Votes 2.5 Humans love risk. We gather in large crowds to watch daredevils attempts life-threatening stunts. We pay money to see if an escape artist can wriggle out of an elaborate and seemingly impossible trap. We hold our collective breaths as extreme athletes leap from cliffs with only nylon wings to control their fall. The Seahawks attempted such a risky proposition on Saturday. They were outmatched at almost every position...
Real Hawk Talk Episode 247: Seahawks Eliminated on Super Wild Card Weekend
January 15, 2023 04:11Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 247: Seahawks Eliminated on Super Wild Card Weekend
Real Hawk Talk Episode 246: Wildcard Playoff Preview vs 49ers
January 12, 2023 14:43Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 246: Wildcard Playoff Preview vs 49ers
Tale of the Tape: Seahawks Odds Are Long Versus 49ers, But Not Zero
January 11, 2023 14:30The last time these two teams met, the Seahawks had lost two straight home games to the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers. Worse, the defense had given up over 160 yards rushing four straight games and over 120 yards rushing in five straight. Then Al Woods got injured and was unavailable. The, Bryan Mone got injured and left the game. Here Seattle was, facing the hottest and most physical team in football in a primetime game that had humiliation […]
EMERGENCY POD: SEAHAWKS ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!
January 09, 2023 22:42Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · EMERGENCY POD: SEAHAWKS ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!
Real Hawk Talk Episode 244: Week 18 Rams Post-Game Show
January 09, 2023 22:17Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 244: Week 18 Rams Post-Game Show
The Morning After: Lions, Seahawks Win, Mayhem and Playoffs Ensue
January 09, 2023 16:00Game Rating Offense Defense Special Teams Coaching Reader Rating17 Votes 2.7 This was not supposed to happen. It was not supposed to happen when the Seahawks traded away their franchise quarterback and cut their best defender. It was not supposed to happen when they left their quarterback position to Drew Lock, Geno Smith, and Jacob Eason. It was not supposed to happen when they started a 5th round rookie and a moonwalker at corner or two rookies at offensive tackle. […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 242: Seahawks vs Jets Post Game
January 06, 2023 05:10Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 242: Seahawks vs Jets Post Game
Real Hawk Talk Episode 241: Seahawks vs Jets Preview
January 06, 2023 03:53Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 241
Real Hawk Talk Episode 243: Seahawks vs Rams Preview
January 05, 2023 18:29Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 243: Seahawks vs Rams Preview
Tale of the Tape: Seahawks Have Chance to Sweep Rams, Make Playoffs
January 04, 2023 15:12There will be plenty of focus on the Seahawks slim chance to make the playoffs with a win this weekend and a loss by the Packers Sunday night. There will be talk about the chance for a rare sweep against Sean McVay and the Rams, a team that has tormented Seattle since the Jeff Fisher days. What draws my attention on this last week of the regular season is the return of Bobby Wagner to Seattle. There is a poetic […]
The Morning After: Seahawks Finally Out-Tough an Opponent, Beat Jets 23-6
January 02, 2023 18:36Game Rating Offense Defense Special Teams Coaching Reader Rating9 Votes 3.8 Finesse and speed naturally draw the eye. A receiver tears past a cornerback. A quarterback zips a ball at high velocity. A safety knifes in front of a pass. Our primal instincts give us no choice but to pay attention when an object moves abnormally fast. Perhaps it was a survival instinct that led John Schneider and Pete Carroll to assemble a roster that is loaded with speed. Carroll […]
The Morning After: Seahawks Lose in New Way, Claim Progress Versus Chiefs
December 25, 2022 16:53Game Rating Offense Defense Special Teams Coaching Reader Rating8 Votes 2 The Seahawks can play on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday or any other day, and the result is going to be the same: painful football to watch. I wince when I turn on the games nowadays, and don emotional armor resembling a baseball catcher. The one flaw in my protective gear is my eyes remain unobstructed. I see the horror unfold in front of me and wish it was more a […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 240: Seahawks at Chiefs Preview
December 23, 2022 13:02Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 240: Seahawks at Chiefs Preview
Tale of the Tape: Chiefs Ready for Seahawk BBQ
December 21, 2022 14:37Hey folks! This is a matchup of the best offense in football against one of the worst defenses in football in one of the tougher home fields. The only reason this might be a competitive game is the weather. It is supposed to be frigid. That may reduce the amount of points scored, but it will not change the outcome. Seattle should lose this game. The way this works: Each offense will be pitted against the opposing defense and compared […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 239: Seahawks vs 49ers Post Game
December 16, 2022 21:17Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 239: Seahawks vs 49ers Post Game
The Morning After: Seahawks Slide Continues Versus 49ers
December 16, 2022 15:33Game Rating Offense Defense Special Teams Coaching Reader Rating10 Votes 2 49ers fans streamed into Lumen Field from every direction. Buoyed by their team’s surge and enabled by a waning passion from wary Seahawks fans who were happy to sell their seats, San Francisco fans made this look like an early Christmas with red jerseys speckling the stadium. They came expecting to see their team blow the doors off the weakening Seahawks. This was an unfair fight. The talent imbalance, […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 238: Preview of Seahawks vs 49ers on Thursday Night Football
December 15, 2022 19:39Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 238: Preview of Seahawks vs 49ers on Thursday Night Football
Tale of the Tape: No Logical Reason Seattle Should Avoid Blowout Versus 49ers
December 14, 2022 14:10If you have come here looking for the matchup or statistical thread that can be spun into a story for how Seattle can rise up and beat their most hated rival, this is going to be a sobering read. The San Francisco 49ers are the better team in almost all regards. Their strengths also match up with the Seahawks weaknesses, and they already have handed Seattle their most lopsided loss of the season. The only mystery here is whether Seattle […]
The Morning After: Seahawks Suckage Forces Future Focus After 30-24 Loss to Lowly Panthers
December 12, 2022 15:41Game Rating Offense Defense Special Teams Coaching Reader Rating20 Votes 1.5 A game like the one the Seahawks played on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers requires little analysis. Even in the era of high-flying offenses that are built on the pass, it will always be true that running the football without resistance from your opponent will put your team in great position to win. Add in some costly turnovers, no running game from your opponent, and no turnovers yourself, and […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 237: Seahawks vs Panthers Post Game Show
December 12, 2022 15:10Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 237: Seahawks vs Panthers Post Game Show
Real Hawk Talk Episode 236: Seahawks vs Panthers Preview
December 08, 2022 08:59Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 236: Seahawks vs Panthers Preview
Tale of the Tape: Woeful Panthers Have Ingredients to Make Seahawks Miserable
December 07, 2022 15:35The Seahawks won a game Sunday against a division rival on the road. That is always a good thing. More accurately, Geno Smith and the Seahawks pass attack won that game with little help from other parts of the team. Seattle was once again shameful in run defense and at running the ball. They have newfound hope, however, that a division title may not be a total fantasy given the 49ers have lost not one, but two, starting quarterbacks. It […]
Real Hawk Talk Episode 235: Seahawks at Rams Post Game Show
December 06, 2022 22:17Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast: Hawk Blogger · Real Hawk Talk Episode 235: Seahawks at Rams Post Game Show
The Morning After: Geno Drags Awful Seahawks Defense to Victory Over Rams
December 05, 2022 16:23Game Rating Offense Defense Special Teams Coaching Reader Rating15 Votes 3.2 In order to truly appreciate what Geno Smith accomplished on Sunday, we must first not talk about him at all. The Los Angeles Rams ran out the worst collection of offensive “talent” in the NFL on Sunday. They were without either starting receiver, their starting QB, a number of offensive linemen, and were playing a RB who had to take leave from the team earlier this season because he […]