Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

While the NFL's salary cap is expected to balloon to $208 million, several teams remain in salary cap hell with one month until free agency. Could the Seahawks seek to add veteran talent from those cap-strapped teams? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang explore trade possibilities with the Saints, Packers, and Cowboys, identify offensive Senior Bowl standouts who would be good fit for the Seahawks, and share their thoughts on the reported move to elevate Clint Hurtt to defensive coordinator.

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Among other factors, third down ineptitude stood out as one of the biggest reasons why the Seahawks floundered to a 7-10 record last season. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee break down why Seattle performed so poorly moving the chains, including not getting the ball to their key playmakers enough, and discuss what needs to happen to improve upon those results in 2022. Smith and Lee also take a look at prospective free agents from other NFC West teams who could be worth signing in March and recap Russell Wilson's scintillating performance in the Pro Bowl Skills Competition.

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While Quandre Diggs and Bobby Wagner won't be able to suit up for the Pro Bowl, the Seahawks will still be well-represented with their star quarterback making history with his ninth selection in 10 years. Host Corbin Smith discusses where Wilson and tackle Duane Brown stack up historically in regard to Pro Bowl selections and answers listener questions in an extended mailbag episode, including which pass rushers they may pursue in free agency, where Tyler Lockett stacks up among Seattle's all-time great receivers, and much more!

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While the NFL Draft remains nearly three months away, the pre-draft process officially kicked off in Mobile, Alabama this week with the annual Senior Bowl. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang recap what transpired in Wednesday's second practice, including several defensive linemen and cornerbacks who could be on the Seahawks' radar, plus take a trip down memory lane revisiting Tom Brady's four games against Seattle and share their thoughts on the state of the running back group heading into the offseason.

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In 12 years running the show, Seahawks general manager John Schneider has never been afraid to give up first round draft picks for proven veteran talent. After seeing the Rams find great success going "all in" and advancing to the Super Bowl, could he make such a move again? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang share their thoughts on which players would be worth trading a future first-round pick to acquire from Seattle's perspective, discuss observations from Tuesday's Senior Bowl practice, and examine whether or not embattled former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores would be a good fit for the Seahawks' defensive coordinator role.

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After decades of losing and failing to win playoff games, the Bengals punched their ticket to the Super Bowl for the first time in more than three decades and were led in part by several free agent acquisitions made last offseason. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss what Seattle can learn from Cincinnati's blueprint to make it back to the big game in regard to being more aggressive in free agency, share their thoughts on the performance of the defensive tackles group in 2021, and examine a tough decision looming for the Seahawks at the left tackle position heading into the offseason.

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Nearly two weeks after firing Ken Norton Jr., news has been quiet as the Seahawks look for his replacement at defensive coordinator behind the scenes. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee explain why the opening wave of head coaching hires in the NFL could help Seattle land its preferred coordinator, hand out their awards for offensive, defensive, and special teams play of the 2021 season, and examine several pending free agents who could come as part of a package deal with whoever the Seahawks pick to run their defense.

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After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017, the Seahawks are expected to undergo significant roster changes this offseason. But as host Corbin Smith argues, the team can't afford to risk losing Quandre Diggs in free agency, even if that means they need to franchise tag him first. Smith also tackles listener mailbag questions, including how much his previous standup comedy career influences his current job as a reporter, what kind of contract DK Metcalf may receive from Seattle as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, and much more!

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Under John Schneider's watch, the Seahawks have only used the franchise tag twice and never used the transition tag over the past 12 years. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang investigate whether or not that trend may change this offseason with several starters set to hit the free agent market, hand out their picks for Defensive Lineman of the Year, and recap how Seattle's defensive ends performed during the 2021 season.

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The Seahawks will undergo plenty of changes before taking the field again this spring, but big moves happening in the NFC South may help the team's chances of bouncing back in 2022. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss how the departure of Sean Payton and potential retirement of Tom Brady could ease Seattle's schedule next season, make their selections for Most Surprising Player of the Year, and share their thoughts on the state of the quarterback position heading into the offseason.

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