Seahawks Forever w/ Dan Viens

As I continue to take an in-depth look at the Seahawks NFCW division opponents, and what kind of offseason they've had, the focus shifts to the Arizona Cardinals. Walter Mitchell is a lifelong Cardinal fan who writes for Revenge of the Birds and hosts the Red Rain Podcast. He joins me to offer up his thoughts on a number of offseason-related topics: 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

After a couple of questionable schedules handed out by the league the last couple of season, it appears the NFL wanted to do the Seahawks a solid in Mike Macdonald's first year as Pete Carroll's successor. It's not perfect, but it might be about as good as it could get. I'll break down what I like, love, and hate about the Seahawks brand-new 2024 schedule on today's edition of the show. 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Where does the strength of the Seattle Seahawks roster lie? Which position groups are strongest, and which have the most question marks? I'll be ranking every one of the Hawks 13 position groups in this two-part series. Here, I take you from the 13th-best group to the 7th. Who do you think gets the top spot in Mike Macdonald's first season as Seahawks head coach? Stay tuned for part 2!! 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Where does the strength of the Seattle Seahawks roster lie? Which position groups are strongest, and which have the most question marks? I'll be ranking every one of the Hawks 13 position groups in this two-part series. Here, I take you from the 13th-best group to the 7th. Who do you think gets the top spot in Mike Macdonald's first season as Seahawks head coach? Stay tuned for part 2!! 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Looks like Dre'Mont Jones is prepping for a more permanent role as an OLB/EDGE player! According to his trainer, and with video proof to back it up, Jones is focusing on pass rush moves and coverage drops as he ramps up his workouts to get ready for training camp. What does this mean for the roster? How well will Jones fit this role? How does it compare to what Macdonald did with Jadeveon Clowney last year in Baltimore? And, what if it doesn't work? 2024 will be a crucial year for Jones, as the team would be able to move on before the final year of his deal in 2025 if it doesn't pan out. Tune in to hear my thoughts, and join the discussion to 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 EMAIL dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Now that rookie minicamp is in the rear-view mirror, the Seahawks 90-man roster is set (for now). Join me as I go LIVE to discuss how the roster and depth chart look as we head deeper into the offseason. Bring your questions and comments! 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Seahawks beat reporter and long-time Locked on Seahawks host Corbin Smith joins the show to share what he saw in parson at rookie mini-camp over the weekend. 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Clinton Bonner, Adam Emmert and Brandan Schulze join me for this very special episode as we recap the Seahawks offseason and start to look ahead to the 2025 regular season: 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 EMAIL dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Rob Guerrera is host of the Gold Standard Network's 49ers podcast, and an ESPN radio host. In this episode he kicks off a 3-part series taking a deep dive into the Seahawks NFC West opponents. 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 EMAIL dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

If you've ever seen any of Brett Kollmann's content (and if you haven't, you SHOULD) you'll know what an "elite ball-knower" he is. Whether he's breaking down all-22 tape or looking at broader issues, Brett has his finger on the pulse of the entire league. In this episode, I get to pick Brett's brain a little bit and get his thoughts on how the Seahawks did in the just-concluded draft, as well as their division opponents. But that's NOT all! Other topics include.... 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

Now that the draft is behind us it's time to look ahead to the 2024 NFL season. The Seahawks have begun to sign undrafted free agents, and today I'll highlight 7 players from that group that I'm most intrigued by. Then, we'll plug them all into the full roster and see how THAT looks - where are the strengths, weaknesses, and and what might be in store at certain key position groups. 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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..... 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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message

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 dviens08@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seahawksforever-danviens/message