Seahawks Insiders - 5-0 At The Break

Jen Mueller and John Boyle review the 2024 schedule, which features four primetime games and a Week 1 home opener vs. the Broncos. Today's show: what stands out most about the 2024 schedule (01:34), rookie quarterbacks (03:27), Primetime in Detroit (04:33), 49ers matchups (05:37), Bye Week (06:41), Aaron Rodgers and the Jets (08:43), December games (11:32), and most intriguing games on the schedule (15:30).

NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang joins John Boyle to recap the weekend, where the Seahawks made eight picks, including DT Byron Murphy II in the first round. Today's show: overall thoughts on the Seahawks draft class (00:57), Byron Murphy II evaluation (03:23), Rob's favorite pick of the draft class (04:54), Seahawks address linebacker depth with Tyrice Knight (06:50), AJ Barner similar to Will Dissly (09:12), Nehemiah Pritchett evaluation (10:30), Sataoa Laumea's versatility (11:52), D.J. James evaluation (13:04), Seahawks may have the strongest secondary in the league (14:02), Michael Jerrell is a diamond in the rough (14:45), and how can this class contribute in 2024 (18:41).

NFL Draft analyst Rob Rang joins the show to help fans get set for next week's festivities. Today's show: process familiar under new coaching staff (01:53), what it means to be a Seahawks player (03:39), familiarity among the personnel department (07:02), characteristics the Seahawks are looking for (11:54), Edgerrin Cooper could be a great linebacker in Seattle (14:47), deepest position group in this draft (16:31), versatile lineman that could fit in Seattle (18:20), the addition of Sam Howell and the 2024 QB Class (23:31), and rapid fire draft questions (30:54).

The Seahawks got their guy, hiring Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as the ninth head coach in franchise history. Jen Mueller and John Boyle discuss the decision. Today's show: trusting the process (01:57), Mike Macdonald is a learning networker (03:48), Mike Macdonald's offensive philosophy (06:16), parallels between the Ravens and the Seahawks (08:02), Mike Macdonald is a disrupter (10:34), and Ravens.com's Cassie Cherigo (12:41).

Jen Mueller and John Boyle review where things stand, and what is soon to come, as GM John Schneider seeks out a new Seahawks head coach for the first time in 14 years. Today's show: underachieving in 2023 (04:20), John Schneider's relationship with Pete Carroll (07:32), priority for finding the next coach (11:20), what John is excited about (16:09), what about John's coaching criteria has changed in the last 14 years (19:44), the type of head coach John is looking for (22:14), and where things stand with the search (26:12).

Jen Mueller and John Boyle reflect on Pete Carroll's legacy in Seattle. Today's show: Pete Carroll's culture (03:09), when Pete's culture took hold (06:00), figuring out who you are (08:52), message to players (11:56), grateful to all the coaches past and present (14:29), excited for John Schneider (17:19), message to Glena Carroll (21:32), and jacked up fired up (24:04).

The Seahawks close out the regular season with a must-win game vs. the Cardinals, this time with starting quarterback Kyler Murray. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 18 at State Farm Stadium. Today's show: Sunday standouts (01:35), facing Kyler Murray and Arizona's run game (05:40), Arizona defense (09:10), Seahawks run game (13:02), Julian Love's standout season (16:10), and two things we need to see (20:28).

The Seahawks need to continue to string together wins with a tough Steelers team coming to town. Jen Mueller and John Boyle preview Week 17 at Lumen Field. Today's show: Seahawks resiliency (01:27), a tough matchup vs. Steelers (04:16), Mason Rudolph (05:17), T.J. Watt (09:41), Seahawks run defense (13:18), Seahawks pass rush (17:30), Fantasy Insider Scott Engel (20:50), Jaxon Smith-Njigba's clutch ability (27:36), and two things we need to see (30:45).