Now that most of the coaching staff is set, and a decision has been made (for now) on Geno Smith's roster status, it's time to start getting on with the rest of the offseason. With the NFL Combine, free agency and the draft on the horizon, there are matters of roster building to be addressed.

Who better to join the show to discuss these things than Mookie Alexander, who runs the outstanding Seahawks website Field Gulls.

Mookie shares his thoughts on the coaching staff Mike Macdonald is putting together, which direction he wants the Hawks to go in the upcoming draft, and tries to tackle the question of just why so many fans are against the idea of Smith remaining the team's starting QB... and so much more!

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It was a big news day at the VMAC as news broke that Geno Smith's status on the Seahawks roster wouldn't be changing, just as the team was getting ready to introduce their new coordinators.

Once the press conference started, it was new offensive coordinator who stood out as the days highlight. Discussing his offensive philosophy, how the whole thing went down with Alabama, and his excitement to work with the Seahawks skill position players, it was evident that Grubb has been planning for this move for a long time.

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Whether you're a believer in Geno Smith's talent or not, you've no doubt got your eye on this Friday, as the Seattle Seahawks and general manager John Schneider have a big decision on their hands.

Smith's $12.7 million base salary for 2024 becomes fully guaranteed if he's still on the roster Friday, February 16th. But this isn't simply a question of whether to cut or keep Geno..... there are options!

Today, I outline 4 of them, and give you my thoughts on which one I think is most likely.

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SO MUCH to talk about with Seahawks reporter Corbin Smith today. The Locked on Seahawks host and All Seahawks lead writer shares his insight into the hire of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, and how he thinks his offense will adapt from college to the NFL.

And that's not all....

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We FINALLY get to talk about Ryan Grubb as your new offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks, because it's happening. And not only is Grubb coming back to Seattle, but he's reportedly bringing offensive line coach Scott Huff with him as well.

And MUCH more....

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Another "outside the box" hire!!

Aden Durde is your new Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator under newly-appointed head coach Mike Macdonald, and he has an extremely intriguing background.

I'll go over his resume with you and then we'll talk about the still-vacant and ever-important OC position.

With Chip Kelly OUT of the race now, where does that leave the search? There's a very interesting name I overlooked in my last show, serving a key role on the Kansas City coaching staff. Could this search be shaping up just like the head coaching process did, with candidates waiting on offers while John Schneider makes sure to turn over every single possible rock to find the right guy? Is that guy coaching in the Super Bowl this Sunday? And what about Ryan Grubb..... is he still in play?

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With 2 of the Seahawks top candidates to be Mike Macdonald's first offensive coordinator in Seattle seemingly off the board, where do they turn to next?

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It's NEVER too early for a mock draft, and now that the Seattle Seahawks have a new head coach, let's get Mike Macdonald some new toys! We'll call it my first "Mac Mock" of the season!

Among the highlights.....

**John Schneider gets his QB1 of the future! (Which one is it?)

**Tons of help for Coach Mac in the front 7

**The next Kam Chancellor?

**Bolstering the trenches on offense

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Who's going to call plays on offense for Mike Macdonald's Seattle Seahawks? And who's going to be his understudy at defensive coordinator?

We're heard a couple names, but who's NOT being talked about? I'll give you a couple intriguing candidates who are out there, with connections to Macdonald, that haven't yet been named.

Also, did Macdonald let slip that Drew Lock may still be in the future QB plans? I'll break that down for you.

And on the 10th anniversary of the Seahawks winning Super Bowl 48, I'll share the story of where I was, and why the final minutes of the game were a near-disaster for me.

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Mike Macdonald was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Seattle Seahawks today, facing questions from the local press.

Here are my 5 takeaways from that press conference, as we begin to learn a little more about Pete Carroll's successor.

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