The Hawks Eye Podcast

The Seattle Seahawks are 1-0 after opening the 2026 season with a dramatic 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots — but a lot has changed since the final whistle.On tonight's Seahawks Aftermath, we take a deeper look at Seattle's Week 1 win, what stood out after having time to digest the game, and what the Seahawks showed when Sam Darnold went down early with an injury.We'll break down Drew Lock's performance in relief, another huge night from Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seahawks defense forcing three turnovers, Jadarian Price's promising debut, and the areas Seattle still needs to clean up offensively.Then we turn our attention to the rest of the NFC West.The 49ers made a major statement with a 27-7 win over the Rams, while Arizona pulled off one of Week 1's biggest surprises by beating the Chargers 26-14. With Seattle, San Francisco and Arizona all starting 1-0, what did we actually learn about the division?We'll also look ahead to Seattle's Week 2 trip to Arizona and what the Seahawks may need from Drew Lock if Sam Darnold is unavailable.Join us live at 7:15 PM PT for Seahawks Aftermath and bring your questions for the 12s Q&A.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seahawks are 1-0 but getting there was anything but easy.On this edition of Seahawks Syndicate, we take a deep dive into Seattle's wild 13-10 comeback victory over the New England Patriots. After Sam Darnold went down with a hip injury on the opening possession and Seattle fell behind 10-0, Drew Lock stepped into the spotlight and helped lead the Seahawks back.We're breaking down Lock's performance, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's huge night, Brian Fleury's first regular-season game calling the offense, the fourth-and-1 touchdown that changed the game, and a Seahawks defense that completely took over in the fourth quarter.We'll also dive into the latest on Darnold, Seattle's protection and penalty issues, the three fourth-quarter interceptions of Drake Maye, and what this performance tells us about Mike Macdonald's team moving forward.Was this simply an ugly Week 1 win or another example of a championship-caliber team finding a way to survive when almost everything goes wrong?Join the Seahawks Syndicate for the full Patriots-Seahawks postgame deep dive.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seattle Seahawks open the 2026 regular season with a 13-10 win over the New England Patriots in a dramatic Super Bowl LX rematch at Lumen Field. On this edition of 4th & Final — Hawks Eye Seahawks Post-Game , we break down everything from Seattle’s Week 1 victory, including the biggest storyline of the night: Sam Darnold leaving the game with an injury and Drew Lock being called on to finish it. Seattle trailed 10-0 before fighting its way back in the second half. Lock stepped into a difficult situation and delivered, connecting with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard fourth-quarter touchdown as the Seahawks completed the comeback. JSN finished with 8 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown , while Seattle’s defense kept the game within reach and forced three Drake Maye interceptions , including the game-sealing pick in the end zone. We’ll break down Darnold’s injury and what it could mean moving forward, Lock’s performance off the bench, Seattle’s offensive adjustments, JSN’s huge night, and another clutch performance from Mike Macdonald’s defense. We’ll also get into the penalties, the key turning points, game balls, stock up/stock down, and what this 1-0 start tells us about the Seahawks after Week 1. Seattle starts the season with a win — but the quarterback situation is now the story to watch. Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.

The regular season is here —and Eye on the Prey is back.For Week 1, Bryce Coutts is joined by Taylor Kyles of Patriots Daily and CLNS Media to break down the Super Bowl LX rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.How has Drake Maye evolved? What does the addition of A.J. Brown mean for New England's offense? Can the Patriots handle Mike Macdonald's defense differently this time around? And how will New England try to slow down Sam Darnold, JSN and Brian Fleury's new-look Seahawks offense?We're going position by position, matchup by matchup and scheme by scheme before giving our keys to the game and final predictions.It's Patriots vs. Seahawks. Week 1. Banner night in Seattle.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seattle Seahawks have spent big to keep their championship core together — but some of their biggest contract decisions may still be ahead.Curtis Allen joins The Hawks Eye Podcast for a complete Seahawks salary-cap deep dive. We break down Devon Witherspoon’s massive four-year, $132 million extension, Leonard Williams’ new three-year, $90 million deal and what those contracts tell us about John Schneider’s plan for Seattle’s championship window.Then we look ahead to two potentially enormous decisions coming in 2027.What could a Byron Murphy II extension look like if the young defensive tackle takes another step this season? Could his next deal push into the $30–35+ million-per-year range as the interior defensive-line market continues to explode?And then there’s Sam Darnold. Coming off a Super Bowl championship and entering a season that could reshape his financial future, could another strong year put Darnold in line for a $50+ million-per-year extension?We’ll break down the numbers, guarantees, cap hits, contract structures and the difficult decisions Seattle will face as it tries to keep a Super Bowl roster together.Topics include:• Devon Witherspoon's $132M extension• Leonard Williams' $90M extension• Seattle's current salary-cap situation• How the Seahawks structure massive contracts• Byron Murphy II's potential 2027 extension• The exploding defensive tackle market• Sam Darnold's $44.9M 2027 cap hit• What a new Darnold contract could cost• Which Seahawks should be next in line to get paid• How long Seattle can keep its championship core togetherStay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The final Eye on the Prey NFC West rival preview is here.Blaine Grisak joins The Hawks Eye Podcast to break down the Los Angeles Rams heading into the 2026 NFL season — and this is a team that looks even more dangerous after an aggressive offseason.We dive into Matthew Stafford coming off an MVP season, the addition of Myles Garrett, Aaron Donald’s return, the revamped secondary with Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, the continued growth of Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams, and how Sean McVay has this roster positioned for another championship run.Most importantly for Seahawks fans: how does Seattle match up with this version of the Rams? We break down the biggest strengths, potential weaknesses, key offseason moves, and whether Los Angeles should be considered the biggest threat to Seattle in the NFC West.🔥 Topics include:Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ win-now windowMyles Garrett’s impact on the pass rushAaron Donald’s returnTrent McDuffie and the new-look secondaryPuka Nacua, Davante Adams and Kyren WilliamsSean McVay’s offensive evolutionRams vs. Seahawks matchup concernsWho should be favored in the NFC West?Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.#Seahawks #Rams #NFL #GoHawks #HawksEyePodcast #NFCWest🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seattle Seahawks have their initial 53-man roster but John Schneider and Mike Macdonald aren't finished building this team.On the first edition of Seahawks Aftermath, Bryce Coutts is joined by Field Gulls' Mookie Alexander to break down Seattle's biggest roster decisions, surprise cuts and the players who fought their way onto the initial 53.We'll dive into Montorie Foster Jr. winning a receiver job, Seattle keeping 10 offensive linemen, Connor O'Toole making the roster, the Avery Smith trade, Trevon Diggs' unusual roster situation and one huge question in the secondary: Why are the Seahawks carrying only THREE safeties?Then we're going around the NFL.Hundreds of players became available during roster cutdowns, so we're building John Schneider's shopping list and identifying potential Seahawks targets who could strengthen the roster before Week 1.Who made it? Who should Seattle bring back? And who should the Seahawks steal from the rest of the NFL?Join us for Seahawks Aftermath and bring your roster questions for the 12s Q&A.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seattle Seahawks have wrapped up their final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and now the real decisions begin.On this edition of 4th & Final — the Hawks Eye Seahawks Postgame Show, Bryce Coutts and Mookie Alexander break down everything from the preseason finale, including the biggest winners and losers, Jalen Milroe’s performance, the final roster battles, and which players made the strongest case to survive the cut to 53.We’ll discuss:Jalen Milroe’s full-game auditionWho helped or hurt their roster chancesJacardia Wright and the running back battleOffensive line depthWide receiver competitionDefensive standoutsFinal 53-man roster decisionsStock Up / Stock DownLive reaction and questions from the 12sThe preseason is over. Now it’s time to find out who made the team.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.#Seahawks #SeattleSeahawks #GoHawks #NFL #HawksEye #SeahawksVsChiefs🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seattle Seahawks have one preseason game left before roster decisions get real.On this edition of The Hawks Eye Podcast, we’re taking another shot at projecting Seattle’s final 53-man roster and breaking down the battles that could come down to the very last snap of the preseason.Which bubble players have done enough to earn a spot? Which position groups still have major decisions to make? And who needs one final statement before cutdown day?We’ll go position-by-position through the roster, including:🏈 Our latest 53-man Seahawks roster projection🔥 The biggest remaining roster battles🫧 Players firmly on the bubble👀 Who has helped — or hurt — their case this preseason🚨 The players who need a big performance in the preseason finale✂️ Our toughest cuts and potential surprise decisions💬 Plus your thoughts and roster predictions in the live chatWith only one game remaining, the Seahawks’ roster is starting to take shape — but some of the hardest decisions are still ahead.📅 Tomorrow⏰ 4:30 PM PT🎙️ The Hawks Eye PodcastStay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.#Seahawks #GoHawks #SeattleSeahawks #NFL #SeahawksRoster🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

4th & Final is LIVE immediately following Seahawks vs. Titans!Preseason wins and losses aren't the whole story — we're breaking down what actually matters coming out of Seattle's second preseason game.Who strengthened their case for the 53-man roster? Which young Seahawks took another step? What did we learn about Jalen Milroe and Drew Lock? Did Jadarian Price make an impact? And with roster decisions approaching, which position battles are beginning to take shape?We'll break down:🏈 Instant reaction and biggest takeaways📈 Stock Up / Stock Down🎯 Seahawks QB performances🔥 The running back room👀 The wide receiver battle💪 Offensive and defensive back evaluations🔒 Defensive standouts⚔️ Players fighting for roster spots🚑 Injury updates💬 12s Q&AStay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seahawks are reaching the point of preseason where the questions start turning into real decisions.On this episode of The Hawks Eye, I’m joined by Clinton Bonner and Adam Emmert of the Sea Hawkers Podcast for a full Seahawks preseason check-in following Seattle’s joint practice with the Tennessee Titans.We’ll break down what stood out in Nashville, which players are making their move, and what we still need to see before the regular season begins.🏈 On the show:• What we learned from Seahawks-Titans joint practice• Jadarian Price continuing to make noise• How Jake Bobo’s knee injury changes the WR room• What Trevon Diggs can realistically bring to Seattle’s secondary• The offensive line battle after the top six• Which roster spots are still completely up for grabs• What we want to see from Jalen Milroe and the backup QBs• Expectations for Preseason Game 2 vs. Tennessee• Which young Seahawks have the most to gain over the final two preseason games• How confident should we be in this team heading toward Week 1?Plus, we’ll get the Sea Hawkers perspective, debate where this roster currently stands, and take your questions from the live chat.If you love thoughtful Seahawks discussion, roster analysis and football conversation without the hot-take nonsense, this is one you won’t want to miss.👍 LIKE the stream🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Hawks Eye💬 Drop your Seahawks questions and preseason takes in the comments.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.#Seahawks #SeattleSeahawks #GoHawks #NFL #SeahawksNews #NFLPreseason #SeaHawkers #TheHawksEye🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seahawks Syndicate is back tomorrow at 5:30 PM PT, and for the first time since our live training camp coverage in Seattle, the full crew is back together — Dan Viens, Mookie Alexander, Brandon Cain and Bryce Coutts.A lot has changed over the last few weeks, so we’re taking a full look at where this Seahawks team stands as training camp winds down and the preseason continues.We’ll break down what we learned from Seattle’s latest preseason game, whether the team was missing some of the intensity we’ve come to expect under Mike Macdonald, and whether that performance was something to worry about or simply the bottom of the roster being exposed.Bryce delivers a Jalen Milroe progress report, while the crew also digs into Seattle’s offensive approach and why we haven’t seen more pre-snap and post-snap motion so far.Plus:• The biggest Seahawks training camp developments since we were live in Seattle• What to watch during the joint practices with the Tennessee Titans• What Hard Knocks has taught us about this Seahawks team more than halfway through the series• The outlook on the Devon Witherspoon deal• Which players have helped or hurt themselves during the preseason• What we still need to learn before the regular season beginsIt’s a full Seahawks training camp and preseason check-in with the entire Syndicate back together.Join us live, bring your questions and jump into the conversation.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

Eye on the Prey continues with one of Seattle's biggest rivals — the San Francisco 49ers.Bryce Coutts is joined by Jason Aponte of the Sprint Right Option Podcast to go behind enemy lines and break down everything surrounding the 2026 49ers.San Francisco has reloaded around Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey, adding Mike Evans, bringing Deebo Samuel and Dre Greenlaw back to The Bay, adding Osa Odighizuwa to the defensive front and turning the defense over to Raheem Morris. San Francisco 49ers +3After Seattle ended San Francisco's 2025 season with a dominant 41–6 playoff victory, have the 49ers done enough to close the gap?We'll break down the roster, coaching changes, rookies, training-camp standouts, biggest concerns, Seattle matchups and Jason's prediction for the NFC West.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Eye on the Prey NFC West Season Preview Series begins in Arizona.Bryce Coutts is joined by Blake Allen Murphy of the Bleav in Arizona Cardinals Podcast to break down one of the NFC West's most interesting teams heading into the 2026 NFL season.After a 3–14 season, Arizona has undergone major change. Mike LaFleur takes over as head coach, Kyler Murray is gone, Jacoby Brissett enters the season atop a reshaped quarterback room, and the Cardinals added dynamic running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick.We'll break down:🏈 Mike LaFleur's new offensive identity🏈 Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals quarterback situation🏈 Carson Beck's future🏈 Jeremiyah Love and Arizona's revamped backfield🏈 Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson & Trey McBride🏈 Arizona's biggest strengths and weaknesses🏈 The Cardinals defense🏈 How Arizona matches up with Seattle🏈 NFC West expectations🏈 Ceiling, floor and final record predictionsSeattle and Arizona meet twice in 2026 / Week 2 in Arizona on September 20 and Week 9 in Seattle on November 8.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

4th & Final returns with a full breakdown of the Seattle Seahawks' 2026 preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Bryce Coutts goes beyond the final score to examine what actually mattered: quarterback play, roster battles, rookie performances, the offensive and defensive schemes, players who helped their stock, players who hurt it, and what Seattle needs to clean up before Preseason Week 2.With Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe getting extended opportunities at quarterback and several young Seahawks fighting for roster spots, there will be plenty to evaluate from Seattle's first game action of 2026. Seattle entered the game planning to rest many established starters, making this an especially important night for the depth of the roster. Seattle Seahawks Plus, we'll take your questions and reactions in the 12s Q&A.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

🚨 BREAKING SEAHAWKS NEWS!The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a massive 4-year, $132 million contract extension with Devon Witherspoon, making Spoon the highest-paid cornerback in football.Bryce Coutts jumps on for an emergency edition of The Hawks Eye Podcast to break down the contract, why Witherspoon is worth the investment, how Mike Macdonald can continue using him as a defensive chess piece, and what the deal says about Seattle's championship window.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

Preseason football is here.On this week's State of the Hawks, Bryce Coutts and Mookie Alexander turn their attention to the Seahawks' preseason matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.After a quick look back at the biggest takeaways from Seahawks training camp, the focus shifts to what matters when Seattle finally lines up against another team.What should we expect from Jalen Milroe? Which roster-bubble players have the most to gain? Which camp standouts can carry their momentum into game action? What should we be watching along the offensive line, at running back, wide receiver and throughout Mike Macdonald's defense?We'll also look through Bryce's coaching lens at what we can learn about Brian Fleury's offense without overreacting to a vanilla preseason game plan.Plus, Mookie gives us his players to watch before we finish with your 12s Q&A.State of the Hawks — only on The Hawks Eye.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

The Seahawks are approaching their first preseason game, and after two weeks of training camp, it’s time to update the stock report.Who has raised their expectations? Who has strengthened their case for a roster spot? And who still needs to show more once the preseason begins?On this edition of The Hawks Eye, Bryce breaks down the Seahawks whose stock is rising, the position battles heating up, and the players who have the most to prove after seeing Seattle up close throughout training camp and Football Fest.We’ll discuss the biggest risers, key roster-battle names, young players turning heads, and the groups that still need to show more before Week 1.Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

I spent the week in Seattle watching Seahawks training camp up close, and now it's time to break down everything I saw.Today on The Hawks Eye, I'm giving you my complete on-location training camp report through a coach's lens — what stood out about Brian Fleury's offense, Mike Macdonald's evolving defense, Sam Darnold, the position battles, young players making a push and the biggest things I learned watching this team practice in person.We'll also look back at Football Fest at Lumen Field, talk about the players who changed my opinion during the week and answer the biggest question of all:Do I feel even better about the 2026 Seahawks after seeing them up close?🔴 LIVE TODAY — 12:30 PM PTBring your questions for the 12s Q&A Blitz!Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624

What could the next evolution of the Seattle Seahawks look like on both sides of the football?Griffin Sturgeon of the Seattle Overload Podcast joins The Hawks Eye for a full X’s-and-O’s conversation about where Mike Macdonald’s defense and Brian Fleury’s offense could go in 2026. On defense, we’ll explore the different personnel packages and schematic wrinkles Seattle could unleash this season. Could we see more big nickel, dime and three-safety looks? How can Seattle expand its simulated pressure packages? And which defensive chess pieces could allow Macdonald to change fronts, coverages and pressure looks without constantly substituting? Then we flip to the offense and Brian Fleury. We’ll discuss what Seattle can take from the Shanahan/49ers system, including motion, condensed formations, personnel groupings, the run/play-action marriage and ways to manufacture easier opportunities for Sam Darnold and Seattle’s playmakers. This one is for the football nerds. Personnel. Formations. Motion. Fronts. Pressures. Coverage. Play design.And, as always, we’ll finish with LIVE 12s Q&A, so bring your Seahawks scheme questions for Griffin! SEATTLE’S NEXT EVOLUTIONMacdonald’s Defense & Fleury’s Offense🎙️ Guest: Griffin Sturgeon — Seattle Overload Podcast Stay Loud. Be Proud. Go Hawks.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5707098025754624