Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks

Michael-Shawn and Christopher react to "Picturegate" and Mike Macdonald's attempt to start fresh before revealing their final Seahawks 7-round mock drafts ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Kelly of The Ringer joins to discuss the 2024 draft class. Danny dives into offensive line options Taliese Fuaga, Graham Barton and Jackson Powers-Johnson; receivers Ladd McConkey, Ja'Lynn Polk and Malik Washington; cornerbacks Terrion Arnold, Nate Wiggins, Cooper DeJean and Kool-Aid McKinstry; and linebacker Junior Colson.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss a series of pre-draft topics including whether John Schneider's draft strategy will be different without Pete Carroll, Seattle's options with the 16th pick, fixing the offensive line, Mike Macdonald's staff, 2024 season predictions and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner joins the show to discuss the 2024 O-line draft class, highlighting players like Troy Fautanu, Christian Haynes, Cooper Beebe and more. Nick also breaks down the interior D-line class and how prospects like T’Vondre Sweat and Kris Jenkins Jr. can upgrade Seattle’s front line.   Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Diante Lee joins Michael-Shawn and Christopher to assess free agent signees Tyrel Dodson, Jerome Baker and Rayshawn Jenkins, and project their roles in Mike Macdonald’s defensive scheme. Diante also highlights draft prospects Seattle can target at linebacker like Michigan’s Junior Colson, Texas A&M’s Edgerrin Cooper and NC State’s Payton Wilson in addition to looking at the safety class with a spotlight on Iowa’s Cooper DeJean, Wazzu’s Jaden Hicks and others.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the first wave of free agency, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the moves the Seahawks chose to make -- and the ones they didn't, most notably at linebacker and safety. Chris and Mike also react to the Leonard Williams contract, re-signing Noah Fant, letting Jordyn and Bobby walk, Seattle's frugality in free agency and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In wake of the Seahawks shedding veteran salaries, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the decisions to part with Quandre Diggs, Jamal Adams and Will Dissly, what's next for Seattle's roster, KJ Wright joining the 49ers' coaching staff and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geno Smith’s future is up in the air after coach Mike Macdonald spoke this weekend. Mike and Christopher discuss Geno’s future, Macdonald’s regime, free agent targets, draft plans, what the Seahawks will look like in 2024, expectations and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Seahawks announcing the hiring of Mike Macdonald as head coach, Michael-Shawn and Christopher give their opinion on the hire and break down what to expect from Macdonald as far as scheme, leadership, offensive play calling, culture, personnel and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Carroll is no longer the coach of the Seahawks. Michael-Shawn and Christopher explore why Seattle moved on after 14 years, what's next for John Schneider as he takes over the team, what it means for the team's veterans, draft strategy, the culture and more. Chris and Mike also close the show with their favorite Pete stories. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks’ ends with a dramatic, cigar smoke and absent a trip to the postseason. Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss an odd end to Seattle’s season and the team’s inability to be a contender. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on Pete Carroll’s future, change to the coaching staff, how to fix the roster, free agents to sign, draft targets and more.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks had everything on the line Sunday -- and they didn't play like it. Michael-Shawn and Christopher dissect the latest loss and what it means for Seattle's short-term future and long-term goals of being a contender. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on the poor defense, changing coordinators, moving on from Pete Carroll, making big roster changes in the offseason, the state of the franchise and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks learned their lesson during that 4-game losing streak. They've since applied those lessons and saved their season -- Sunday's win over Tennessee being the latest example. Michael-Shawn and Christopher dissect the drama of the win that got Seattle back in the playoff picture and what it means going forward. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on play calling, a potential postseason run, Boye's resurgence, JSN's development, Geno Smith's audition and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks saved their season against the Eagles thanks in large part to Drew Lock and Julian Love. Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss how huge of a victory it was, and how it changes the trajectory of their season. Mike and Chris also dive into Drew Lock’s big night while answering listener questions on Pete Carroll’s job security, Julian Love’s performance, DK Metcalf’s clutch catches, the good postgame vibes, whether the Seahawks are legit and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks' 28-16 loss to the 49ers was the team's fourth straight this season, and fifth in a row against its NFC West rival. Are Pete and John the problem? Is it the QB or everything around him? Is this the end of an era? Michael-Shawn and Christopher dive into all that and more, including discussion on the team's biggest issues, fixing the defense, Jamal Adams, DK Metcalf and what Jody Allen should do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Seahawks came up short against the Cowboys, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the final fourth down sequence, the defense struggling to get stops and Seattle trending toward another first-round playoff exit. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on the play calling, Pete Carroll’s philosophy, personnel problems on defense, rotating offensive line, DK’s big day, where Seattle goes from here and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks’ Thanksgiving loss to the 49ers was so emphatic that Mike and Christopher dedicated the show to address a myriad of listener questions on the following topics:  Where the Seahawks go from here; Not bridging the gap between the 49ers; offensive inconsistency; Whether a new head coach or play caller is needed; Geno Smith as the franchise QB; DK’s hands; how this stretch of tough games will go and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks' fatal flaws showed up again in a loss to the Rams. Michael-Shawn and Christopher dissect the biggest areas of concern and assess were the Seahawks go from here as they prepare to host the Niners on Thanksgiving. Mike and Chris also answer listener questions on Geno's late-game error, Seattle's offensive struggles, Shane Waldron, keeping Pete & John, 3rd down problems, involving the tight ends and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the Seahawks’ dramatic 29-26 win over the Washington Commanders, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss Geno Smith’s clutchness – and his teammates showing unwavering faith in him postgame. Chris and Mike also answer listener questions on the defense’s rough day, whether Geno is back, the OL rotation, yards after catch, being optimistic about the team going forward, Boye Mafe’s sack streak and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the Seahawks' lopsided loss to the Ravens, Michael-Shawn and Christopher dive into Seattle's status as a potential contender and explain how the trenches were the biggest problem on Sunday. Mike and Chris also answer listener questions on Geno Smith, Shane Waldron's offensive, a lack of identity, the OL problems, why Drew Lock isn't the answer, poor tackling on defense and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices