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The Athletic’s leading man Robert Mays sits down with Jacson to discuss the best front offices in the NFL and what sets them apart (3:24), the ideal amount of cap space to have (23:06), and John Schneider’s overall track record (26:46).They also examine the Seahawks’ wild offseason and what it means for their future (35:44).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
Seahawks insider Corbin Smith joins Jacson to discuss swapping out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold(4:35), the DK Metcalf trade (22:36), Ernest Jones / Jarran Reed extensions (29:59), and Seattle’s direction as NFL free agency kicks off (33:20).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
The former quarterback and current Seattle radio mainstay joins to talk NFL Combine (4:22), where the Seahawks rank in NFLPA report cards (19:40), and his feelings on how the franchise is positioned heading into the 2025 season (25:30).Jacson and Brock also discuss what Seattle can do to plan for life after Geno Smith (30:35) and whether the team should actually consider trading DK Metcalf (34:04).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
Jacson flies solo today, breaking down the Eagles' domination of the Chiefs, the Philadelphia blueprint, and gives love to Jalen Hurts (2:47). He also revisits his Super Bowl bets (13:53) and gives his thoughts on new Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak (18:49).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com