Michael-Shawn and Christopher put a bow on the preseason with a recap of the exhibition win over the Browns, including notable performances by Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the starting defense. With cutdown day looming, Chris and Mike also dive into which players they feel will make the 53-man roster while highlighting battles at receiver, running back, inside linebacker and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Week 2 of preseason in the books, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss a busy week in Nashville, joint practices that highlighted Seattle’s strength at CB/DL, Geno’s chemistry with JSN, concerns at inside LB and O-line, Sam Howell stepping up, Derick Hall and Easop Winston Jr being preseason MVPs and more.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! 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 sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks don’t cute and take the best players available in the NFL Draft. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the class. Charles Cross and Abe Lucas bring elite pass-protection potential (16:10); Coby Bryant has starting-caliber traits while Tariq Woolen is a freak athlete (27:55); Kenneth Walker’s selection sparks a discussion of RB value (41:03); and Boye Mafe and Tyreke Smith bring much-needed help off the edge (56:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner joins Michael-Shawn and Christopher for an introspective look at his decade with the Seahawks (6:43). Wagner discusses fitting perfectly into the Seahawk defense’s puzzle early in his career (10:18), becoming a businessman, representing himself, changing narratives and aspiring to own a team (18:50), his highly touted basketball game (49:50) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher are joined by The Athletic’s Diante Lee to assess Seattle’s cornerback options in the 2022 draft. Diante dives into Sauce Gardner’s shutdown cornerback potential (18:24), Derek Stingley Jr.’s do-it-all skill set (22:37), whether former Huskies Trent McDuffie and Kyler Gordon can fit in Seattle’s scheme (35:05), Cam Taylor-Britt’s physicality (42:13), all the tools that make Tariq Woolen an interesting prospect for the Seahawks (47:00) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher are joined by former Seahawks offensive lineman Ray Roberts to discuss Seattle’s OL situation. Roberts breaks down the Seahawks’ biggest missteps in the draft, the state of the current offensive line and how he evaluates prospects while giving a scouting report on some of Seattle’s top options in the draft: Ikem Ekwonu, Evan Neal, Charles Cross and Trevor Penning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher are joined by ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid to analyze Seattle’s QB options in the 2022 draft class. Reid dives into Malik Willis’ high ceiling (8:22), Desmond Ridder’s pro-ready skill set (15:32), Matt Corral’s quick release and durability questions (20:27), Kenny Pickett’s ability to do a little of everything (28:30), Sam Howell’s dynamic deep ball (32:37) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher are joined by Danny Kelly of The Ringer to discuss Drew Lock’s potential (4:16), scouting college quarterbacks (7:52) and trusting Seattle to nail the 2022 draft (16:00), and to dive into prospects to fill the Seahawks’ biggest positions of need: Quarterback (27:06), edge (33:06), offensive tackle, (40:18) cornerback (49:27), and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christohper discuss Drew Lock, Geno Smith and the future of the Seahawks’ QB position (2:53); give a breakdown of Seattle’s free agent decisions (36:25); assess the state of the current Seahawks roster minus Bobby and Russ (61:09); reveal what they’d do with the No. 9 overall pick; (72:26) dive into DK’s Metcalf future (84:17) and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher Kidd cover all angles of the Russell Wilson trade including: The Seahawks’ motivation for making the deal (7:40), Russ’ motivation for signing off on it (25:15), Seattle’s plan at quarterback (41:18), the team’s decision to reportedly cut Bobby Wagner (59:02), how the Seahawks’ rebuild may go (72:12) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their first 2022 offseason mailbag, Michael-Shawn and Christopher dive into Seattle’s free agent strategy and which players the Seahawks should target, in-house free agents that need to be retained, how the coaching changes on defense impact the future, biggest needs in the draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Seahawks LB K.J. Wright discusses why he’s upset about the Ken Norton Jr. firing, what it means to be a defensive coordinator under Pete Carroll, the role personnel decisions have played in Seattle’s defensive shortcomings, how Seattle can get back to a championship-caliber unit, Bobby Wagner’s importance to the defense, his own future and more. 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 sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Carroll fired Ken Norton Jr. and Andre Curtis. Now what? Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss what went wrong with Seattle’s defense, why Pete made a change, why the real problems go beyond the defensive coordinator, what happens next and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Putting a bow on the 2021 season, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss Seattle keeping the Big Three together for next season, what’s next for Rashaad Penny, biggest offseason needs, improving the trenches, Darrell Taylor leading the pass rush, free agent targets, whether Seattle is truly “clutch” and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Seattle’s 51-29 win over Detroit, Michael-Shawn and Christopher dive into whether this was Russ’ last game in Seattle; why Shane Waldron’s offense finally looked innovative; whether Rashaad Penny has earned himself a new contract; how much of the Lions game will impact Jody Allen’s decision making; offseason decisions on DJ Reed, Duane Brown and Bobby Wagner, among others; former Seahawks weighing in on the fate of the franchise and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seattle’s loss to the Bears shows just how much this team needs a rebuild. But whose fault is that the Seahawks are at this point? Michael-Shawn and Christopher answer that question and many more regarding every angle of the Seahawks’ future from Russ to Pete Carroll to John Schneider to Jody Allen, Bobby Wagner, Quandre Diggs and everyone in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seattle’s season is basically over. The fans know it. The Seahawks know it. At 5-9, the playoffs are no longer an option. So, now what? A Russ trade? Pete Carroll fired? A full rebuild? Michael-Shawn and Christopher address these questions and more following the team’s 20-10 loss to the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By blowing out the Texans, the Seahawks temporarily quieted the noise around Russell Wilson’s future and the fate of the franchise. Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seattle’s big win and the offensive line’s impact. They also answer Twitter questions on Rashaad Penny, potentially reducing Pete Carroll’s role, potentially making the playoffs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks finally get a win, beating the 49ers 30-23. But does that really change anything regarding Seattle’s future? Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap the good and the bad after Seattle’s big victory and what it means going forward, along with Twitter questions on free agent decisions, Pete Carroll’s job security and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At 3-8, the greatest era of Seahawks football is nearing its end. Why? Michael-Shawn and Christopher break it down, starting with the reasons Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson can’t logically continue to co-exist in their current roles. Mike and Chris also tackle what happens next for the franchise in a host of Twitter questions following Seattle’s 17-15 loss to Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug Baldwin, former Seahawks receiver, joins the show for an exclusive discussion on life after football, finding identity, operating in chaos, family and why empathy is the key to being an elite route runner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson era of Seahawks football was fun while it lasted, but it’s unofficially over after the team’s 3-7 start. The offense is broken, Pete doesn’t have answers and there’s no reason to keep the gang together. Mike and Chris discuss why that’s the case, in addition to answering Twitter questions about the team’s future. 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 sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Film guru Sam Gold joins the show to discuss the following: What’s wrong with Seattle’s offense, how much of the problem falls on Russell Wilson, how much is on the scheme, what changes have been made on defense, how Jamal Adams has impacted that side of the ball, what’s next for the Seahawks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Seattle’s offense broken? Michael-Shawn and Christopher explain why, after shutout against Green Bay, the answer is yes. Mike and Chris also dive into the defense’s turnaround, what’s next for Pete Carroll, the future of the franchise and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers writer Matt Schneidman discusses Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers saga – from the offseason drama and the feud with management to the recent COVID vaccine situation and the reigning MVP’s potential return Sunday versus Seattle. Matt also previews the matchup, breaks down Jordan Love, Green Bay’s defense and the key to slowing Davante Adams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Seahawks legitimately turning a corner or the Jaguars just awful? Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Seattle’s potentially season-saving win over Jacksonville and discuss what Seattle’s offense can do to sustain this success, why the defense is in a groove, what happens moving forward and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks legend Cliff Avril details what he sees when watching the 2021 Seahawks, his assessment of the defense, why Seattle’s scheme has changed in recent years, why he’s impressed by Darrell Taylor’s natural ability, how the Seahawks can salvage their season & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher are joined by special guest and Seahawks fan Ben Baller as they recap Seattle’s 13-10 loss to the Saints, breaking down what went wrong with the offense, how much blame falls on Geno Smith, what being 2-5 means for the future of the franchise and whether the Seahawks can continue to be led by Pete Carroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of a must-win game for the Seahawks, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss how Seattle’s offense can find success against the Saints and help Geno Smith by diagramming easier throws, the state of the running back situation and more. On defense, the guys the discuss the key to stopping New Orleans’ offense before ending the show with Twitter questions about the fate of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geno Smith and the offense come up short again as Seattle falls to 2-4. But is there reason for optimism? Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down where the Seahawks go from here, Jamal Adams’ role and how the defense may have turned a corner, in addition to answering a host of Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL film analyst Sam Gold dives into the truth about Jamal Adams’ performance and what changes may need to happen moving forward, what’s causing so many coverage breakdowns in the Seahawks’ secondary, how Seattle can fix its defense, what’s working in Shane Waldron’s offense, how Geno Smith may perform as the starter and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks (2-3) have a bad defense, an inconsistent offense and drastic changes need to be made – immediately. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down what’s wrong, who is at fault, what needs to change and where the Seahawks go from here on both sides of the ball. 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 sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rams writer Jourdan Rodrigue goes in-depth on Matt Stafford’s impact on LA’s explosive offense, why it works better with Stafford than it did with Jared Goff and what that means for the Seahawks. Also, Jourdan details how LA is utilizing Jalen Ramsey and how that affects DK Metcalf and the Seahawks, explains what the Cardinals did to contain Cooper Kupp, picks the Rams to beat Seattle and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks bounce back and beat the 49ers in a must-win game. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down why Seattle needed to ditch Pete Carroll’s philosophy this week, Russ’ impact on Seattle’s victory, the defensive improvements, the offense’s second-half surge, what it all means going forward with the Rams up next and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49ers beat writer Matt Barrows previews Seahawks-49ers with a look at SF’s QB situation, whether Trey Lance will play against Seattle, why this is a favorable matchup for San Francisco’s receivers and more. On defense, Matt looks at Seattle’s advantage against SF’s banged-up secondary, how to stop Nick Bosa and picks the 49ers to win the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a 30-17 loss to the Vikings, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss why what was said after the game spells trouble for the defense, what needs to change going forward and why the offense isn’t clicking in the second halves. Mike and Chris also answer Twitter questions about potential personnel/coaching changes, the pass rush, whether it’s time to panic and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vikings beat writer Chad Graff joins the show to discuss Minnesota’s 0-2 start; the philosophical similarities between Mike Zimmer and Pete Carroll and why this game may have an old-school feel; DK and Tyler versus the Vikings secondary; how Zimmer defends Russ, Minnesota’s perpetual kicking woes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down Seattle’s second-half meltdown against the Titans, why Seattle couldn’t stop Derrick Henry, what happened to the offense, why Seattle can’t play with a lead and what it all means going forward. Also, an extended Twitter-question segment focusing on play design, pass rush, Jamal Adams, Tre Flowers, the relationship between Russ and Shane Waldron and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee beat writer Ben Arthur previews Seahawks-Titans with a look at how Seattle can contain Derrick Henry, Tennessee’s OL struggles, whether Ryan Tannehill is good, why DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett have a huge advantage this weekend, Julio Jones’ fit in Tennessee, the Titans’ secondary woes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shane Waldron unveils the secrets to his new offense, Russell Wilson lights it up and the Seahawks start the year with a win over the Colts. On defense, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the D-line’s performance and answer Twitter questions on Dee Eskridge, LJ Collier’s absence, favorite plays from the win, letting up in the fourth quarter, biggest takeaways from Week 1 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colts beat writer Stephen Holder previews Seahawks-Colts with a look at Indy’s COVID situation (4:01), which version of Carson Wentz the Colts are getting in 2021 (8:45), Indy’s talented O-line (16:16), the impact of T.Y. Hilton’s injury (19:03) and Nyheim Hines out of the backfield (25:13). On defense, Stephen discusses DeForest Buckner’s impact (28:50), the key to stopping DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (31:35), along with a game prediction and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher recap Dee Eskridge flashing in his Seahawks debut, the defense showing out and other takeaways from Seattle’s preseason finale. They also answer Twitter questions on the running back battle, Darrell Taylor’s growth, Marquise Blair’s fit, what’s next for Duane Brown and Quandre Diggs and more. 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 sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Seattle’s 30-3 preseason loss, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the Seahawks’ offensive struggles, the pros and cons of going up-tempo, Rashaad Penny’s role, the lack of a pass rush against Denver’s starters, Jordyn Brooks’ night and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the starters resting, Seattle’s young players had a chance to prove themselves in the Seahawks’ 20-7 loss to Las Vegas. Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down which guys played well and which young guns hurt their chances of making the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks tight end Will Dissly stops by to explain his “why,” his Uncle Will nickname, how he battled back from multiple season-ending injuries, Shane Waldron’s offense and more. Michael-Shawn and Christopher also discuss Seattle’s mock game, why recent reports make Duane Brown’s situation sound problematic, which young players they look forward to seeing this weekend against the Raiders and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices