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The Athletic’s sensational beat reporter joins the show to break down his new book chronicling the LOB-era Seahawks (2:50) and talk Pete Carroll’s legacy in Seattle through the eyes of those players (17:11). They then dive into Mike Macdonald’s building heading into year two (34:31) and the Seahawks’ emphatic preseason win over the Chiefs (46:52).Purchase The Franchise right here: https://www.amazon.com/Franchise-Seattle-Seahawks-Curated-History/dp/1637277806/Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
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ESPN’s phenomenal analyst sits down with Jacson to discuss whether the 2024 season has set a blueprint for future Super Bowl success and the non-negotiable of NFL excellence (10:53).They also break down the contender tiers in the league headed into 2025 in terms of which teams, if any, are positioned to dethrone the Eagles (25:38).Finally, they wrap up with a discussion of the direction of the Seahawks and where they’re at relative to the rest of the NFL’s best teams (35:25).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
Seattle Overload’s domestic tape guru Griffin Sturgeon joins the show to talk replacing Geno with Sam Darnold (8:40), what to expect from Klint Kubiak as OC (23:31), how good the Seahawks defense can be in 2025 (48:07), and a healthy debate on Nick Emmanwori as a prospect (1:17:48).Griffin and Jacson also dive into the rest of Seattle’s draft class and what Noah Fant’s release might say about Elijah Arroyo (1:40:07).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
The News Tribune’s Seahawks beat reporter sits down with Jacson to give his reaction to the trades involving Geno Smith and DK Metcalf (2:53) before giving us the three things he’s looking for most closely in training camp (22:34).Join them as they talk about a new approach to the OL, whether Seattle is designing an offense to hide Sam Darnold’s weaknesses, and the team’s big plans for rookie Nick Emmanwori.Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
NFL Network’s offseason guru breaks down the Seahawks draft with Jacson, giving his thoughts on Grey Zabel, Nick Emmanwori, Elijah Arroyo, and Jalen Milroe among others (14:38).The two also discuss whether Seattle’s draft class changes their place among the NFL’s would-be contenders (43:07).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
Yahoo’s excellent analyst sits down with Jacson to discuss which teams have had the best and worst offseasons so far (6:48), pinpoint 2025’s legit contenders (46:02), and review the Seahawks’ headline-making last few weeks (1:01:08).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
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
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DraftKings’ brilliant analyst and former All-American OL breaks down the Divisional Round games with Jacson (7:10) and details how each of the four remaining teams can win on Sunday (31:43).Plus, what does Seattle need to do to reach the level of the remaining teams in the playoffs (1:03:04).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
The Ringer’s inimitable genius discusses the realities of tanking in the NFL with Jacson (4:21), gives his thoughts on Geno Smith (16:00), and ranks the remaining playoff trend in terms of who he’d risk it all on (36:51). Plus, who he’d give his MVP vote to (1:00:19).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
The Athletic’s award-winning beat reporter debates Jacson on whether the 2024 Seahawks season was successful (4:44), and the two take a magnifying glass to John Schneider’s performance as GM (22:02).They also discuss offseason priorities, reasons why Ryan Grubb got canned, and the steps Seattle needs to take to become a true contender (41:56). Plus — how much is too much to pay Geno Smith and DK Metcalf (1:11:57)?Finally, hear who the pair thinks should be MVP and who will beat whom in the Super Bowl (1:43:13).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
ESPN’s Seahawks beat reporter sits down with Jacson to dissect what went wrong in Seattle’s loss to Green Bay (3:28), discuss the updated playoff possibilities (6:29), talk through Geno Smith’s injury (36:44), and peek ahead to the big decisions awaiting the team this offseason (55:27).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
The NFL analyst and host of the Ringer NFL Show sits down with Jacson to discuss the Seahawks’ four-game win streak (3:28), whether the defense is for real (7:35), and tell us who Seattle’s best wide receiver (17:12) and running back are (28:06).They also power-rank the NFC West, place the Seahawks within the NFC landscape, and make Super Bowl predictions (40:13).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com
ESPN’s brilliant analyst joins Jacson to break down the Seahawks’ huge win over the 49ers (2:38), offer his prognosis for the NFC West (23:02), give a confidence rating for Seattle’s GM (57:20), and handicap the NFL’s true contenders (1:01:52).Purchase Cigar Thoughts Red Zone stogies right here: https://anthonyscigars.com/product-line/Cigar-thoughts-cthttps://CigarThoughtsNFL.com