Breaking Down Russ' Struggles, Defense's Surge w/ Film Guru Sam Gold

Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins to discuss the 2024 draft class. Danny dives into offensive line options Taliese Fuaga, Graham Barton and Jackson Powers-Johnson; receivers Ladd McConkey, Ja'Lynn Polk and Malik Washington; cornerbacks Terrion Arnold, Nate Wiggins, Cooper DeJean and Kool-Aid McKinstry; and linebacker Junior Colson.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss a series of pre-draft topics including whether John Schneider's draft strategy will be different without Pete Carroll, Seattle's options with the 16th pick, fixing the offensive line, Mike Macdonald's staff, 2024 season predictions and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins the show to discuss the 2024 O-line draft class, highlighting players like Troy Fautanu, Christian Haynes, Cooper Beebe and more. Nick also breaks down the interior D-line class and how prospects like T’Vondre Sweat and Kris Jenkins Jr. can upgrade Seattle’s front line.   Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Diante Lee joins Michael-Shawn and Christopher to assess free agent signees Tyrel Dodson, Jerome Baker and Rayshawn Jenkins, and project their roles in Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme. Diante also highlights draft prospects Seattle can target at linebacker like Michigan’s Junior Colson, Texas A&M’s Edgerrin Cooper and NC State’s Payton Wilson in addition to looking at the safety class with a spotlight on Iowa’s Cooper DeJean, Wazzu’s Jaden Hicks and others.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the first wave of free agency, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the moves the Seahawks chose to make -- and the ones they didn't, most notably at linebacker and safety. Chris and Mike also react to the Leonard Williams contract, re-signing Noah Fant, letting Jordyn and Bobby walk, Seattle's frugality in free agency and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In wake of the Seahawks shedding veteran salaries, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the decisions to part with Quandre Diggs, Jamal Adams and Will Dissly, what's next for Seattle's roster, KJ Wright joining the 49ers' coaching staff and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geno Smith’s future is up in the air after coach Mike Macdonald spoke this weekend. Mike and Christopher discuss Geno’s future, Macdonald’s regime, free agent targets, draft plans, what the Seahawks will look like in 2024, expectations and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Seahawks announcing the hiring of Mike Macdonald as head coach, Michael-Shawn and Christopher give their opinion on the hire and break down what to expect from Macdonald as far as scheme, leadership, offensive play calling, culture, personnel and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Carroll is no longer the coach of the Seahawks. Michael-Shawn and Christopher explore why Seattle moved on after 14 years, what's next for John Schneider as he takes over the team, what it means for the team's veterans, draft strategy, the culture and more. Chris and Mike also close the show with their favorite Pete stories. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks’ ends with a dramatic, cigar smoke and absent a trip to the postseason. Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss an odd end to Seattle’s season and the team’s inability to be a contender. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on Pete Carroll’s future, change to the coaching staff, how to fix the roster, free agents to sign, draft targets and more.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices