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August 22Training Camp Update + Preseason Game 2 Preview
WHERE THINGS STAND
We are getting close to the point where training-camp stories become roster decisions.
Seattle opened the preseason with an ugly 17–7 loss to Dallas, but the result itself isn't particularly important.
What matters now:
Which young players are actually earning roles?

Is Seattle comfortable with its offensive depth?

Who is separating in the final WR spots?

What exactly does Seattle have in Jalen Milroe?

Is Jadarian Price beginning to look like the player Seattle thought it drafted?

And after the injuries to Jake Bobo and Tory Horton, does Seattle suddenly have a real WR-depth problem?
Sunday night against Tennessee should give us considerably more information.
PRESEASON GAME 2 PREVIEW
SEAHAWKS AT TITANS
Sunday, August 23
Nissan Stadium — Nashville
5:00 PM Pacific
National TV: FOX
Seattle enters 0–1 after the 17–7 Dallas loss.
But Game 2 should tell us much more about where several roster competitions stand.
FIVE THINGS WE'RE WATCHING
JADARIAN PRICE
Probably my No. 1 player to watch.
We keep hearing about him.
Now let's see it.
Can the explosiveness translate into a game?
Watch specifically for:
Burst through the hole

Yards after contact

Pass protection

Receiving opportunities

Explosive runs
JALEN MILROE AS A PASSER
We already know he can run.
That's no longer the question.
Sunday should be about quarterback development.
I'd actually rather see:
9-for-14, 110 yards, zero turnovers
than:
5-for-9, 60 yards passing + 80 rushing yards.
The first stat line tells us considerably more about his development.
THE RECEIVER AUDITIONS
This became dramatically more important after Bobo and Horton went down.
Watch:
Montorie Foster Jr.
Ricky White III
Cody White
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
One of these guys has an enormous opportunity.
Foster currently has the inside track based on what he showed against Dallas.
But this competition is suddenly wide open.
THE SECONDARY
Particularly:
Ty Okada
Bud Clark
Nehemiah Pritchett
Julian Neal
Terrion Arnold
Seattle's defensive backfield may be one of the deepest position groups on the roster.
Sunday could determine who survives roster cuts — and who becomes an attractive waiver claim elsewhere.
CLEAN UP THE SLOPPINESS
This might actually be Macdonald's biggest emphasis.
The Dallas game wasn't concerning because Seattle lost.
It was concerning because Seattle looked sloppy.
Penalties.
Missed opportunities.
Poor offensive execution.
No defensive sacks.
Failure to capitalize on excellent field position created by special teams.
Seattle even received a 52-yard punt return from Rashad Rochelle and couldn't turn that field position into points.
For a defending Super Bowl champion, preseason should be about reinforcing standards.
Sunday should look cleaner.

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44 min
August 17 One Preseason Game - Final Takeaways
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42 min
August 14 Preseason Game 1 Preview - Cowboys at Seahawks
What do we want to see from Brian Fleury's offense in this first game?
What can we expect to see from Drew Lock, but more importantly, from 2nd year QB Jalen Milroe?
Who is not injured in the running back room for this game? We can expect to see a fair amount of George Holani and Velus Jones Jr.
How does the offensive line look, and does it matter?
What can we expect out of our young backups in the secondary?
Special Teams might decide the few roster spots that are available.

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52 min
August 10 Training Camp Update with 53-Man Rost Prediction 1.0
Greetings Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers for our 4th training camp update as well as a deep dive into the roster composition, as we try to predict the 53-man roster, based on what we've seen so far during the off-season and training camp.
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1 hr 29 min
August 04 Seahawks Training Camp Update Vol. III
Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we talk about the last few Seahawks training camp practices. What we saw, what we've heard and what we've been reading.
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1 hr 8 min
July 28Seahawks Training Camp Update Vol. II
Recording: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Hosts: Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers
SHOW THESIS
Seattle’s defense looks deep, fast and disruptive, while the offense is still defining its identity under Brian Fleury. Shaheed and Price are the most encouraging early developments, but right guard, running back, red-zone execution and Emmanwori’s recovery remain the biggest unresolved storylines.

FIVE BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS
The defensive front looks dominant.
Byron Murphy II, Leonard Williams, Rylie Mills, Dante Fowler Jr., Derick Hall and the rest of the pass-rush rotation have consistently disrupted the offense. Murphy and Mills have been especially impressive. This may be Seattle’s deepest defensive front in years.

Rashid Shaheed’s offensive role is expanding.
Shaheed is showing improved chemistry with Sam Darnold and is being used as more than a deep threat. Seattle appears interested in making him a multi-level receiving weapon through motion, screens, crossing routes and vertical concepts.

Jadarian Price has flashed immediate explosiveness.
The rookie running back has displayed burst, lateral agility and receiving ability. George Holani remains the dependable all-around option, while Emanuel Wilson brings power. Zach Charbonnet’s injury timeline remains the major variable.

Nick Emmanwori’s injury creates major secondary opportunities.
Emmanwori remains on PUP following ankle surgery, with no firm return date. Rookie Bud Clark, Ty Okada and Rodney Thomas II are receiving increased opportunities. Seattle may replace Emmanwori’s versatile role by committee.

The real evaluations begin in pads.
The first three practices have revealed speed, communication, route development and ball skills. The next phase should clarify the right-guard competition, running-back hierarchy, offensive-line performance and defensive-front rotation.
OFFENSE
Quarterback:
Sam Darnold has shown encouraging chemistry with JSN, Cooper Kupp and Shaheed, though the offense struggled during Monday’s red-zone work. Jalen Milroe’s development remains difficult to evaluate until live-pressure and preseason situations.
Running Back:
Price has produced the most explosive moments. Holani offers reliability, pass protection and special-teams value. Wilson provides a physical change of pace. Charbonnet remains on PUP.
Wide Receiver:
JSN remains the offensive centerpiece. Shaheed’s role is growing. Kupp looks healthy and produced a highlight one-handed catch. Tory Horton is fully participating after last season’s injury. The final receiver spots will likely be determined by special teams.
Tight End/Fullback:
AJ Barner is healthy and positioned for a larger role. Elijah Arroyo offers matchup potential. Brian Fleury is expected to use multiple-tight-end and fullback packages extensively.
Offensive Line:
Four positions appear settled: Charles Cross, Grey Zabel, Jalen Sundell and Abraham Lucas. Right guard remains the primary competition between Anthony Bradford, Christian Haynes and rookie Beau Stephens.
DEFENSE
Defensive Front:
Murphy appears ready for a breakout season. Mills is forcing his way into the rotation. Fowler is showing early explosiveness. Seattle’s depth could allow Macdonald to rotate aggressively without sacrificing pressure.
Linebacker:
Ernest Jones IV remains the defensive leader. Drake Thomas and Tyrice Knight are competing for the role next to him. Patrick O’Connell helped himself with an athletic interception.
Secondary:
Devon Witherspoon continues practicing at a high level despite contract discussions. Julian Love remains the organizer. Clark and Okada are the primary players to watch while Emmanwori is unavailable. Rookie Michael Dansby produced an end-zone interception Monday.
SPECIAL TEAMS
The biggest question is how much return work Shaheed should handle if his offensive role expands. Tory Horton, Rashad Rochelle, George Holani and other roster-bubble players could earn jobs through return and coverage value. Jason Myers and Michael Dickson remain established specialists.
TOP POSITION BATTLES
Right guard

Running-back workload

Safety roles during Emmanwori’s absence

Final two receiver spots

Drake Thomas versus Tyrice Knight at linebacker
EARLY STOCK UP
Rashid Shaheed, Jadarian Price, Byron Murphy II, Rylie Mills, Cooper Kupp, Tory Horton, Dante Fowler Jr., Michael Dansby and Patrick O’Connell.
BIGGEST QUESTIONS AHEAD
When will Emmanwori return?

Who wins right guard?

Is Price ready to become the lead back?

How different will Fleury’s offense look?

Can Seattle improve its red-zone execution?

Which young defensive back earns the first meaningful role?

Who wins roster spots through special teams?

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38 min
July 24 Five Questions the Seahawks Must Answer During Training Camp
Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we discuss the top 5 questions that the seahawks will have to answer during training camp. Storyline 1: Brian Fleury Storyline 2: Wide Receiver room construction Storyline 3: Running Back Competition Storyline 4: What's going to happen to the Safeties? Storyline 5: The competition at Right Guard.
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Follow Bill Alvstad on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NWSeahawk
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Seahawks, Podcast, Football, Seattle, NFL Draft, Playbook, Free Agency, NFL, Offense, Defense, Special Teams, Mike Macdonald, John Schneider, Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, Devon Witherspoon, Best, Great, Lumen Field, Episode, Bill Alvstad, Keith Myers, Training Camp, NFL Roster, Salary Cap, Grey Zabel, Sam Darnold, Jalen Milroe, Drew Lock, Zach Charbonnet, Uchenna Nwoso, Charles Cross, Julian Love, Jaxon-smith Njigba, Olu Oluwatimi, Abe Lucas, Christian Haynes, AJ Barner, Leonard Williams, Rylie Mills, Devin Witherspoon, Jarran Reed, Derick Hall, Ernest Jones IV, Tyrice Knight, Josh Jobe, Nick Emmenwori, Elijah arroyo, Michael Dickson, Jason Myers, Bud Clark, Jadarian Price, Julian Neal, Beau Stephens, Dante Fowler Jr.

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1 hr 23 min
July 17 Seahawks 2026 Training Camp Preview Show
Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we preview the 2026 Seahawks Training Camp. We take a look at all of the position groups on both sides of the ball in this wide ranging discussion.
Go Hawks!
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Seahawks Playbook Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4X2LPARUmY7uTD9Pztf1bi
Follow Bill Alvstad on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NWSeahawk
Follow Keith Myers on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MyersNFL
Follow the Show on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HawksPlaybook
YouTube Tags:
Seahawks, Podcast, Football, Seattle, NFL Draft, Playbook, Free Agency, NFL, Offense, Defense, Special Teams, Mike Macdonald, John Schneider, Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy II, Devon Witherspoon, Best, Great, Lumen Field, Episode, Bill Alvstad, Keith Myers, Training Camp, NFL Roster, Salary Cap, Grey Zabel, Sam Darnold, Jalen Milroe, Drew Lock, Zach Charbonnet, Uchenna Nwoso, Charles Cross, Julian Love, Jaxon-smith Njigba, Olu Oluwatimi, Abe Lucas, Christian Haynes, AJ Barner, Leonard Williams, Rylie Mills, Devin Witherspoon, Jarran Reed, Derick Hall, Ernest Jones IV, Tyrice Knight, Josh Jobe, Nick Emmenwori, Elijah arroyo, Michael Dickson, Jason Myers, Bud Clark, Jadarian Price, Julian Neal, Beau Stephens, Dante Fowler Jr.

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1 hr 25 min
July 13 Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 762: 10th Annual Question & Answer Show w/Beer Tasting
Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers for our 10th Annual Question and Answer Show! We always match up this show with our once a year beer sampling, in this year it is Imperial Stouts. Keith and I each try out 3 imperial stouts as we go back and fourth with our questions and subsequent answers. A fun time was had by all....Bill and Keith!
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4 hr 17 min
July 12 Seahawks Playbook Podcast Episode 762: 10th Annual Question & Answer Show w/Beer Tasting
Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers for our 10th Annual Question and Answer Show! We always match up this show with our once a year beer sampling, in this year it is Imperial Stouts. Keith and I each try out 3 imperial stouts as we go back and fourth with our questions and subsequent answers. A fun time was had by all....Bill and Keith!
Go Hawks!

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4 hr 31 min

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