Daily Seahawks Podcast: HB Mornings & Real Hawk Talk

Jeff SImmons and Rob Staton analyze the biggest questions heading into training camp for the Seahawks and some lingering issues surrounding the franchise.

Brian is leaving on vacation for a few weeks and so Brian and Jeff Simmons spend time putting a period on the end of the offseason sentence while also reacting to some sound from around the league, and get our weekly visit from Twitter Patrol.

The Seahawks held their second open OTA practice and there were some notable moments. Rashid Shaheed stood out, as did Emmanuel Wilson. I share an exclusive interview with the new Seahawks running back, and talk through my other practice notes.

Rivalries make wins sweeter, and losses more painful. They rise and fall with single games, single players, single sentences. The 49ers have been the Seahawks primary rival since the dawn of the Pete Carroll era. A Rams team that diminished each Seattle victory, took no accountability, and now has gone nuclear with offseason additions appears to be the clear primary enemy and rival of this Seahawks fan base and team. Sean McVay sits atop the throne of this organization that expects everyone to fall to their feet and kiss their feet. He has fallen many times before. He can fall again. Plus, Quandre Diggs joins the show to share his thoughts on the Rams moves and how the Seahawks can counter.

Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/HAWKBLOGGER10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount The show starts with the significance of the June 1st date on the NFL calendar and the mechanics of a Myles Garrett trade. We talk about why it has to happen in this little window before September 1st, and what it would likely cost. We then continue our special series looking at the ways independent media are disrupting the industry by welcoming Arif Hasan of Wide Left to the show to share his expertise in standing up a business built on writing and Substack. Arif is widely respected for his work among NFL circles and has expanded his staff in recent years. We learn how he's done it, and what he sees coming next.

Jeff Simmons joins for his weekly visit as we contemplate where the weak spots might be on this Seahawks squad. We will also pick out which teams are best positioned to attack the team's weaknesses. Plus, we get a visit from the Twitter Patrol.

Many people have questions about how independent media members make a living covering the NFL without any platform or large corporation standing behind them. In this special short series, Brian Nemhauser of Hawk Blogger, will speak to some of the people succeeding in this space in the hopes of helping others better understand the business side of this world. The first subject will be Bootleg Football, built by Brett Kollman and EJ Synder, who join as guests to share more about their journey and what goes on behind the scenes.