Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

After failing to acquire him at the trade deadline last season, the Seahawks finally were able to land Aldon Smith, signing the talented edge rusher to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Host Corbin Smith breaks down why the decision to sign Smith is a low-risk, high-reward move for Seattle, investigates a handful of other free agents who could still be on the team's radar, and investigates key thresholds in measurements and athletic testing that the Seahawks use to evaluate prospects at the cornerback and receiver positions.

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After expressing interest in the player before the trade deadline last October, the Seahawks reportedly brought veteran pass rusher Aldon Smith to town for a free agent visit. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss Smith's potential fit and why fans might want to pump the brakes on the two sides agreeing to a deal, revise their offseason plans with five steps to build the best Seahawks roster possible for the 2021 season, and break down six safeties who could be on Seattle's radar in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Though the NFL has insisted on-field work may take place this spring, Seahawks players want another exclusively virtual offseason program amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss the decision and why it shouldn't come as a surprise, share their thoughts on the best and worst day two selections in Seahawks draft history, and break down six guard prospects Seattle may target in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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In a bit of a surprise development, despite using draft picks on pass-catching running backs each of the past two years, the Seahawks reportedly attempted to sign Gio Bernard before he joined the Buccaneers on a one-year deal. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss why Seattle may not be comfortable with its current third down back options, share their thoughts on four mock drafts from experts, and evaluate three additional mock drafts submitted by listeners.

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The Seahawks signed a veteran cornerback on Friday, though it wasn't the big name many fans have been hoping and praying for. Host Corbin Smith breaks down Seattle's decision to retain Damarious Randall and where he may fit in the cornerback competition next summer, answers listener mailbag questions, and investigates three tight ends who could be on the Seahawks' radar heading into the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Grateful for the opportunity given to him by the Seahawks, Kerry Hyder expects to play a similar versatile role to Michael Bennett as he joins a deep, talented defensive front. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee examine Hyder's skill set and why his addition could be a game changer for Seattle, discuss teams that could be realistic trade down partners from pick No. 56 in this month's upcoming draft, and breakdown several linebacker prospects who could be on the Seahawks radar.

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Citing the team's culture, transparency, and his desire to finish what the Seahawks started last year during his two months with the team, Carlos Dunlap is fired up to return to the Pacific Northwest. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss the significance of Dunlap coming back and why his presence should take the defensive line to another level in 2021, chat with Locked On 49ers host Brian Peacock about what to expect from Kerry Hyder in Seattle, and break down several edge rushers who could be on the team's radar in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Though the Seahawks hoped to re-sign him, the team took another hit at cornerback when veteran Quinton Dunbar agreed to terms with the Lions on a one-year deal on Monday. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss what Dunbar's departure means for Seattle's cornerback group, debate the best and worst first round picks in franchise history for "Throwback Tuesday," and share their thoughts on several center prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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With only three picks entering this month's NFL Draft, it seems improbable the Seahawks will draft a player at No. 56 overall and choose not to trade down to recoup additional picks. But would John Schneider change his mind if the right prospect fell to the end of the second round? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang share their thoughts on players who may be worthy of staying put to draft at 56 overall, investigate four selections made by Seattle in mock drafts by national experts, and discuss the NFL's pending proposal that would expand the number of positions that could wear single digit numbers.

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Now three weeks into a new league year, the Seahawks have managed to fill a number of holes on their roster despite having minimal salary cap room available to work with. Host Corbin Smith discusses how John Schneider and the front office have deployed different philosophical approaches to creatively build Seattle's roster to this point and tackles listener questions in an extending Locked On Seahawks "Blue Friday" mailbag.

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