Drafting Upgrades Up Front w/ Nick Baumgardner (The Athletic)

Dane Brugler of The Athletic and author of “The Beast” breaks down Seattle’s 2024 draft class. Dane discusses why he sees Christian Haynes as a plug-and-play guard, Tyrice Knight as a Day 3 sleeper, Byron Murphy II as a blue-chip player, Sataoa Laumea as a potential starter, Nehemiah Pritchett & D.J. James as talented corners with upside and more. As promised here's a link to Dane Brugler's "The Beast" https://theathletic.com/5399690/2024/04/10/nfl-draft-2024-the-beast-dane-brugler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher react to "Picturegate" and Mike Macdonald's attempt to start fresh before revealing their final Seahawks 7-round mock drafts ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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