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Not a total disaster, a 2020 Seahawks Offseason Review

Entering the 2020 offseason, the Seahawks had a roster with numerous positional holes. The optimistic argument against that concern was they had a ton of cap space to address their most pressing needs (more than $50M+ at the time). Some of the biggest areas of need included the pass...

The Morning After: 2020 Draft Now Complete

There were no swaggy suits. Roger Goodell was spared from the merciless booing he so deserves. Nobody was left in the green room while they slid down the first round. Never before have so many young men moved to new cities without ever leaving their homes. The 2020 NFL...

2020 Seahawks Draft Primer: What areas should they address on Day 2?

After the Seahawks made another head-scratching pick, here's a primer at their options for their three picks on Day 2 and what they need to do to address their needs.

Real Hawk Talk Episode 94: Quinton Dunbar & Seahawks Offseason So Far

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! Evan, Jeff, Nathan, and Brian reconvene for a Covid-escaping discussion of the Seahawks offseason after the team has made a number of moves, including the big trade for Quinton Dunbar. This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and...

Real Hawk Talk: Draft Complete, Fluker and Britt Cut

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! The draft is complete, DJ Fluker was just cut, and reports are that Justin Britt was as well. Who might be next? And who might this cap space be used to sign? This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes...

The Morning After: Seahawks Add Aggression to Both Lines on Draft Day 2

Strategy is one of the things that attracted me to football. There are so many chess pieces on the board, with different roles to play and rules to follow. Receivers and cornerbacks, running backs and linebackers, moving and shadowing movement rivals the best dancers in the world. Yet, all...

Real Hawk Talk Episode 95: Previewing the 2020 Draft

Named Best Podcast in Western Washington by King5! This episode is brought to you by Burgermaster (https://burgermaster.biz/), Altitude Homes (https://altitude-re.com/) and Manifest Fit (https://www.manifestfit.com/) Anyone can become a HB Patron at http://patreon.com/hawkblogger Audio Podcast:...

Updating Seattle’s Cap Space and How Clowney Might Fit into It

It’s time for an update on Seattle’s cap space. Since many of you responded asking me to lay out my calculations and updates in an article, here I am! So. Let’s start with the basics. If any questions pop up throughout reading this, feel free to ping me on...

Cutting D.J. Fluker & Justin Britt is Big News for Multiple Reasons

We have been debating the most important moves the Seahawks could make this offseason and the biggest mistakes on Real Hawk Talk since the season ended. For me, one player represented both. Justin Britt was due to enter the final season on his contract making a massive salary while...

The Morning After: Seahawks Surprise Again, Draft Jordyn Brooks

There should be no surprises at this point of our relationship with John Schneider and Pete Carroll. Their tendencies in the NFL draft are as familiar as the walls inside your house after a two month quarantine, and can be just as maddening. Yet, the duo managed to surprise...

NFL Draft Round 1 Primer: Will Seahawks pick at 27?

The Seahawks are scheduled to Pick at No. 27 in Thursday's NFL Draft. If they buck the trend and stay at that slot, Jeff Simmons breaks down a list of players they could target with the pick.

Here’s Why Clowney Hasn’t Signed with the Seahawks

Day four of free agency has come and gone. The Seahawks’ most valuable free agent, Jadeveon Clowney, remains unsigned. Frankly, I’m shocked. Many beat reporters and agents listed him as the NFL’s most talented 2020 free agent. I didn’t think he’d last to day two. Yet, he remains unsigned....

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