Seahawks Insiders

The Seahawks are off to San Francisco to begin the second half of their season, starting with round two vs. the 49ers. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 11 at Levi’s Stadium. Today's show: Tyrel Dodson waived (02:47), next man up mentality (05:31), round two against the 49ers (09:43), Christian McCaffrey (11:53), Fantasy Insider (16:57), and two things we need to see (22:21).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks begin a series of three straight games vs. NFC West opponents when they host the Rams on Sunday. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 9 at Lumen Field. Today’s show: Geno Smith’s competitiveness (04:20), culture building (06:39), Rams defense (10:26), Matthew Stafford (12:14), Fantasy Insider (16:54), and two things we need to see (24:43).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a big win in Atlanta, the Seahawks look to keep the momentum going when they host the Bills this Sunday. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 8 at Lumen Field. Today’s show: Ernest Jones trade (03:33), Ernest Jones strengths (06:56), Josh Allen golf game (08:55), Amari Cooper (11:05), Fantasy Insider (12:25), Abe Lucas back to practice (20:39), and two things we need to see (25:10).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks are flying south to take on the Falcons this Sunday. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today’s show: team meeting on Monday (02:56), Seahawks run defense (05:19), Falcons run game (08:40), Kirk Cousins (13:02), Fantasy Insider (15:47), and two things we need to see (20:13).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seahawks get their first NFC West test of the season when the 49ers come to town for Thursday Night Football. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 6 at Lumen Field. Today’s show: Geno Smith’s performance through five games (03:12), Seahawks run game (04:38), Defensive improvement (07:51), 49ers offensive scheme (11:18), Fantasy Insider (17:05), and two things we need to see (23:27).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3-1 Seahawks will look to start another winning streak when the Giants pay a visit to Seattle this Sunday. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 5 at Lumen Field. Today’s show: Seahawks offense vs. Detroit (01:47), offensive play calling (03:58), taking responsibility on defense (07:36), how the defense can get better (10:32), Fantasy Insider Scott Engel (14:26), and two things we need to see (20:37).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3-0 Seahawks are flying high and now flying to Michigan for a primetime showdown against the Lions. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 4 at Ford Field. Today's show: Rayshawn Jenkins on Coach Macdonald’s defense (03:07), emphasis on fundamentals (05:41), Lions offense (08:52), Lions by the numbers (14:57), Fantasy Insider Scott Engel (23:00), and two things we need to see (25:22).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back at home, the Seahawks are looking to keep their win streak alive when they face Miami this Sunday. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 3 at Lumen Field. Today's show: last week’s win over New England (01:56), Skylar Thompson vs. Tua Tagovailoa (05:01), Seahawks communication on defense (09:52), Seahawks defensive line (13:47), building chemistry on the offensive line (19:48), Fantasy Insider Scott Engel (24:26), and two things we need to see (26:08).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a season-opening win, the Seahawks get their first road test with an east coast visit to the Patriots. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 2 at Gillette Stadium. Today’s show: Main takeaways from Sunday (01:10), Seahawks under pressure (02:17), Seahawks new off day (04:39), Patriots quality run defense (11:05), Rhamondre Stevenson (14:55), Fantasy Insider Scott Engel (23:08), and two things we need to see (24:27).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Macdonald and the revamped Seahawks are ready to get things going. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 1 in Seattle. Today’s show: season preview (01:11), strengths of this team (04:47), Bo Nix (07:34), Seahawks offense under Ryan Grubb (13:14), fantasy Insider Scott Engel (18:42), and two players who need to stand out (22:41).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks Fantasy Insider Scott Engel joins the Seahawks Insiders podcast for a special fantasy football edition of the show to get fans prepped for their 2024 drafts. Today’s show: Best draft position (01:16), top picks in this year’s draft (02:44), draft strategy per position (04:22), general tips (08:31), Seahawks fantasy picks (09:16), Seahawks RBs (11:10), Seahawks WRs (12:28), Seahawks Defense (14:46), overall QB draft strategy (16:20), late round approach (19:48), and sleeper picks (21:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Mueller and John Boyle review the 2024 schedule, which features four primetime games and a Week 1 home opener vs. the Broncos. Today’s show: what stands out most about the 2024 schedule (01:34), rookie quarterbacks (03:27), Primetime in Detroit (04:33), 49ers matchups (05:37), Bye Week (06:41), Aaron Rodgers and the Jets (08:43), December games (11:32), and most intriguing games on the schedule (15:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.