On the Front Lines w/ Nick Baumgardner (The Athletic)

Michael-Shawn and Christopher wrap up the offseason answering Seahawks questions from listeners submitted via voicemail and IG/Twitter on several topics including: Mike Macdonald having the No. 1 defense in 2025, contract extensions for key young pieces, the state of the O-line, players they’re excited to watch, reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season, whether Seattle can win the NFC West, vocal leaders, team chemistry, Jalen Milroe’s ceiling and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seahawks OTAs with a rundown of Sam Darnold’s encouraging week of practice, why there’s good reason to be optimistic about the secondary, Cooper Kupp and Jaxon Smith-Smith working together and more. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions and voicemails on the offensive line, top-10 Seahawks of all-time, the defense taking the next step in 2025 and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

Following the release of the 2025 schedule, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the difficulty of Seattle’s regular season slate and what that’ll mean for the year. Chris and Mike also answer voicemails and listener questions on reasons to be optimistic about Sam Darnold, rookies to be excited about, Jalen Milroe’s chances of a 2012 repeat, whether the defense will improve in 2025, JSN and Kupp usage, how Seattle stacks up in the NFC West, potential breakout players and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins the show and explains why he’s high on the Seahawks’ 2025 draft class. Danny breaks down Grey Zabel’s potential impact on Seattle’s O-line (4:38), Nick Emmanwori’s upside in the secondary (13:32), Elijah Arroyo’s future as a high-level pass catcher (23:40), all the reasons to gamble on Jalen Milroe’s development and more (30:04). Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the Seahawks’ 2025 Draft class, starting with overall takeaways on the offense-heavy group. Chris and Mike also dive into the Grey Zabel selection (17:32), where to play Nick Emmanwori (27:57), Elijah Arroyo’s impact on the TE room (41:12) and all things Jalen Milroe (56:36). They also answer listener questions and voicemails on not drafting a center, the state of the O-line, what’s next at corner, Seattle acquiring high-level athletes, underrated picks, scheme fits and more. Feel free to call the show and leave a voicemail, 206-705-3821! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

Senior writer Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic makes his annual visit to preview the trenches in the upcoming draft. Nick discusses the strength of the 2025 class up front (3:00), the best-available OL/DL for Seattle with the 18th pick (6:04), Grey Zabel’s potential as a center (11:07), Jared Wilson and the Georgia O-line (15:38), James Pearce Jr. atop the class of edge rushers (25:00), Donovan Ezeiruaku, Derrick Harmon headlining a deep interior DL group (32:40) and more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

Michael-Shawn and Christopher address listener questions and voicemails about the Seahawks’ 2025 NFL Draft outlook. Chris and Mike discuss whether the Seahawks need to acquire a Taysom Hill-style gadget player, ideal targets for the 18th overall pick, Tetairoa McMillan and the WR class, Jalen Milroe and other QB options, potentially trading back and more. Got something you want addressed on the show? Call our new voicemail line at 206-705-3821, say your name/location and leave us a message! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

On SI college football and NFL analyst Kyron Samuels discusses the 2025 NFL Draft prospects who “are what they look like” at their positions – aka the Best Players Available in this class. Ky’s list features: Alabama OG Tyler Booker (5:13), Missouri OT Armand Membou (9:09), Penn State TE Tyler Warren (16:39), Michigan TE Colston Loveland (22:22), Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (26:31), Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell (33:00), Texas S Andrew Mukuba (39:50), Texas A&M Edge Shemar Stewart (44:30), Michigan CB Will Johnson (49:49) and Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter(63:00). Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

ow that the Seahawks appear to be done making moves, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss where Seattle’s roster stands after free agency. Chris explains why he’s optimistic for the season; Mike has questions about what Seattle’s plan was for improving the roster. Mike & Chris also answer listener questions on DK expressing his feelings, Seattle potentially making a splashy trade before the draft, scheming up a better OL, John Schneider’s future and more! I nterested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!

After the first wave of free agency, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down all the Seahawks’ moves, including the major shakeup at quarterback. Chris and Mike start with their reaction to Seattle giving Sam Darnold $100 million (8:54) then they get into the DK Metcalf trade and JSN’s future as WR1 (32:26), the issue with Seattle’s offensive line room (51:23), signing DeMarcus Lawrence to bolster the pass rush (1:07:59) and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]!