Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

With training camp now less than two months away, the Seahawks wrapped up their offseason program feeling good about their progress heading into 2025. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang share what they learned about Mike Macdonald's team this spring and what remains yet to be answered with a new season on the horizon, tackle listener questions in a weekly mailbag segment, and delve into their must-do checklists for John Schneider to a...

Gradually making strides as he adjusts to his first NFL offense, Jalen Milroe provided plenty of reasons for excitement with a strong finish to the Seahawks offseason program. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine what they saw from Milroe during open practices and why coach Mike Macdonald was so effusive in his praise of the rookie signal caller on Wednesday, break down the latest on intriguing offensive line and receiver compet...

Resetting the punter market, the Seahawks locked up their longest-tenured player through the 2029 season by rewarding Michael Dickson for his consistent excellence. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine Dickson's latest contract extension and who could be next in line to get a new deal from the franchise before training camp, delved into a surprising side of Sam Darnold that was put on display in the first mandatory minicamp prac...

Unwilling to take a pay cut in Green Bay, former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander will hit the market for the first time. Should the Seahawks be interested? Host Corbin Smith examines the Packers decision to move on from Alexander and whether or not he would make sense to pair with Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen in Mike Macdonald's defense, investigates where things stand in a wide open right guard competition rolling into a tw...

Celebrating their 50th season as an NFL franchise, the Seahawks announced their Top 50 players this week and did so with plenty of debate from fans. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee examine the final 50 selections and discuss which players were surprise additions and who got snubbed, dive into takeaways from Seattle's final open OTA practice, including Jake Bobo reaffirming his place in a new-look receiving corps, and play "Food Cha...

Over the years, John Schneider has built his drafts around Senior Bowl prospects, but the Seahawks have also looked closely at the Shrine Bowl, including two picks in 2025. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang chat with Shrine Bowl director Eric Galko about the growth of the all-star showcase, how NFL prospects have made the most of the opportunity to work with patients at Shriner's Hospital, what Shrine Bowl alumni Bryce Cabeldue, Rick...

Following two injury-riddled seasons, Abraham Lucas has enjoyed a far more normal offseason, setting the stage for quite the comeback in a new, run-centric offense. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dive into Lucas' comments after Wednesday's OTA practice about his health and a re-prioritized emphasis on the ground attack, share observations from Day 5 of OTAs on offense such as Cooper Kupp's early connection with Sam Darnold and a n...

Only two years ago, Mike Macdonald oversaw a dramatic improvement from the Ravens on defense as a first-time coordinator. Can he have the same second year improvement with the Seahawks? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang compare the performance of the 2022 Ravens against the 2024 Seahawks from their final nine games in those respective seasons and examine why Seattle may be equipped to replicate jumping into the driver's seat in Macdo...

Practicing for the first time in front of local media, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had plenty of highs - and plenty of lows - in Monday's first open OTA session at the VMAC. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang dive into Darnold's first showing in Seattle blue and green, including a rough stretch during 7-on-7 followed up by a strong finish, along with already clear depth improvements under center, the right guard competition getti...

With the Post-June 1 deadline only days away, the 49ers swung a deal for edge rusher Bryce Huff. Could the Seahawks have a similar move up their sleeves? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee pitch four trade scenarios that general manager John Schneider and the front office should seriously consider, including possible plays for disgruntled All-Pro defenders who may be available, and share their latest 53-man roster projections midway t...

An injury caused Tory Horton to slide into Day 3 of the NFL Draft, but that misfortune could work into the Seattle Seahawks favor as a fifth-round steal. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang connect with USC receiver coach Chad Savage, who coached Horton at Colorado State, on the receiver's well-rounded skill set, how the Seahawks can maximize his strengths in Klint Kubiak's offense, where he showed the most improvement during his time ...

Coming off a 10-win season that didn't result in a playoff berth, the Seahawks haven't been a trendy pick to contend in the NFC West from a national perspective. What gives? Host Corbin Smith examines why national media outlets and writers may have reservations about Seattle's ceiling, including a new quarterback and new offense with lingering questions along the offensive line, and whether or not the team is unfairly being slept o...

As OTAs get underway across the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks and all 32 teams will continue to evaluate their new crop of rookies, including undrafted signees. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang join forces with special guest Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Life to chat about Seattle's latest group of undrafted free agents and which players have the best shot to battle for a roster spot this summer, dive into the Seahawks' new draft class with e...

Working his way up from intern to John Schneider's right hand man, Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley played a key role in bringing in the team's latest 11-player draft class. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang chat with Teasley about his journey from Central Washington to climbing the ladder with Seattle's front office, how Nick Emmanwori impressed during the pre-draft process before being selected in the second round, ...

As part of a busy week of procedural changes - and non-changes - in the NFL, players on the Seahawks and other teams could play flag football in the summer Olympics in 2028. Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee share their five-man starting lineups for a Seahawks flag football squad, including some differences of opinion on who should be playing quarterback, and investigate best case and worst case scenarios for 10 veteran players on Se...

Not all situations are created equal for incoming rookies, and for the Seahawks latest crop of draft picks, finding the field will be easier for some than others. Host Corbin Smith dishes out his rankings for which Seattle draft choices will have the best shot to contribute as rookies, including a few surprises from Day 3 selections, investigates a revamped receiver room and how the pecking order may start to shake out in OTAs, and...

While Mike Macdonald won't get two sets of joint practices as hoped, the Seahawks will take their training camp on the road to Green Bay in August. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss the importance of joint practices against the Packers in particular and how that can help prepare the Seahawks for the start of the regular season, take a look at Seattle's talented, deep running back stable headlined by Ken Walker III going into ...

Rosters across the NFL have undergone massive changes since March, altering each of the Seahawks 14 opponents for next season. Which teams on their schedule improved the most and which ones took the biggest step back? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang discuss and debate their three selections for most improved and most regressed from Seattle's upcoming schedule, including a couple of teams impacted heavily by incoming rookies for bet...

With Brock Purdy receiving a massive five-year extension in San Francisco, two of the Seahawks division rivals have made big investments at quarterback this offseason. How do these moves alter the trajectory of the division? Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang examine Purdy's new deal in comparison to the contracts signed by Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford, exploring what these contracts may mean for the future of the NFC West, answer...