Previewing Seahawks at Bengals

NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang joins John Boyle to recap the weekend, where the Seahawks made eight picks, including DT Byron Murphy II in the first round. Today's show: overall thoughts on the Seahawks draft class (00:57), Byron Murphy II evaluation (03:23), Rob's favorite pick of the draft class (04:54), Seahawks address linebacker depth with Tyrice Knight (06:50), AJ Barner similar to Will Dissly (09:12), Nehemiah Pritchett evaluation (10:30), Sataoa Laumea's versatility (11:52), D.J. James evaluation (13:04), Seahawks may have the strongest secondary in the league (14:02), Michael Jerrell is a diamond in the rough (14:45), and how can this class contribute in 2024 (18:41).

NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang joins the show to help fans get set for next week's festivities. Today's show: process familiar under new coaching staff (01:53), what it means to be a Seahawks player (03:39), familiarity among the personnel department (07:02), characteristics the Seahawks are looking for (11:54), Edgerrin Cooper could be a great linebacker in Seattle (14:47), deepest position group in this draft (16:31), versatile lineman that could fit in Seattle (18:20), the addition of Sam Howell and the 2024 QB Class (23:31), and rapid fire draft questions (30:54).

The Seahawks got their guy, hiring Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as the ninth head coach in franchise history. Jen Mueller and John Boyle discuss the decision. Today's show: trusting the process (01:57), Mike Macdonald is a learning networker (03:48), Mike Macdonald's offensive philosophy (06:16), parallels between the Ravens and the Seahawks (08:02), Mike Macdonald is a disrupter (10:34), and Ravens.com's Cassie Cherigo (12:41).

Jen Mueller and John Boyle review where things stand, and what is soon to come, as GM John Schneider seeks out a new Seahawks head coach for the first time in 14 years. Today's show: underachieving in 2023 (04:20), John Schneider's relationship with Pete Carroll (07:32), priority for finding the next coach (11:20), what John is excited about (16:09), what about John's coaching criteria has changed in the last 14 years (19:44), the type of head coach John is looking for (22:14), and where things stand with the search (26:12).

Jen Mueller and John Boyle reflect on Pete Carroll's legacy in Seattle. Today's show: Pete Carroll's culture (03:09), when Pete's culture took hold (06:00), figuring out who you are (08:52), message to players (11:56), grateful to all the coaches past and present (14:29), excited for John Schneider (17:19), message to Glena Carroll (21:32), and jacked up fired up (24:04).

The Seahawks close out the regular season with a must-win game vs. the Cardinals, this time with starting quarterback Kyler Murray. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 18 at State Farm Stadium. Today's show: Sunday standouts (01:35), facing Kyler Murray and Arizona's run game (05:40), Arizona defense (09:10), Seahawks run game (13:02), Julian Love's standout season (16:10), and two things we need to see (20:28).

The Seahawks need to continue to string together wins with a tough Steelers team coming to town. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 17 at Lumen Field. Today's show: Seahawks resiliency (01:27), a tough matchup vs. Steelers (04:16), Mason Rudolph (05:17), T.J. Watt (09:41), Seahawks run defense (13:18), Seahawks pass rush (17:30), Fantasy Insider Scott Engel (20:50), Jaxon Smith-Njigba's clutch ability (27:36), and two things we need to see (30:45).

After a MNF thriller at home, the Seahawks will look to carry the momentum on the road vs. the Titans. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 16 at Nissan Stadium. Today's show: Drew Lock's success (01:34), JSN's game-winning touchdown (03:38), bond between JSN and Witherspoon (06:02), Fantasy Insider Scott Engel (07:48), Derrick Henry (16:07), preparing for two quarterbacks (20:03), managing success (21:47), and two things we need to see (24:01).