Hawks Playbook Podcast

Open: Hello Seahawks fans, welcome to the Hawks Playbook Podcast We are excited to announce that the HawksPlaybook.com website is now live.  The website will feature the Hawks Playbook Podcast. It will also offer original written content including editorial, opinion and featured articles all through the year. Come on to the site, check it out, listen to a show, read an article and leave a comment to start a discussion, offer a suggestion or ask a question. We also now have a Hawks Playbook Facebook and Instagram pages, so please go to the website and follow the links to those pages and give us a follow there as well.  Of course, you can find both Keith and I on Twitter as well.  Find Bill @NWSeahawk and Keith @MyersNFL, and the show’s Twitter page @HawksPlaybook.       This week in the news: • Seahawks sign Quarterback Austin Davis to compete with Trevone Boykin for the backup spot heading into training camp. He’s appeared in 13 games in the NFL, starting 10, with the Cleveland Browns and then St. Louis

Hawks Playbook Podcast Episode 13 – Defensive Line Battles: Defensive Tackles & Defensive Ends Open: Welcome to The Hawks Playbook Podcast This week in the News: •The passing of Seahawks legend Cortez Kennedy DT from 1990-2000 / Ring of Honor / Hall of Famer. •Seahawks started their OTA’s (Organized Team Activities) on Tuesday.  •Kaepernick came in for a visit. The mutual interest is real, but no contract yet.   Featured Segment: Defensive Line Battles. DT’s and DE’s Bill and Keith breakdown both the defensive end and defensive tackle position in our featured segment.  We take a deep dive into the primary starters in Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett as well as key contributor Frank Clark at the end position.  Will this be the year that age and injury catch of to our pro bowl caliber defensive ends?   As we switch to topic over to our defensive tackle group we highlight the improvement we are likely to see in our interior pass rush from this position.  This will come primarily from 2nd year pro Qui

HAWKS PLAYBOOK PODCAST EPISODE 12  - CAMP BATTLES OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE LINES  Coach Tom Cable has indicated his initial desire to move Mark Glowinski from Left Guard, where he took his snaps in 2016, over to the Right Guard position in 2017.  His spot on that side may end up being contingent on the battle to take place at Right Tackle between Germain Ifedi and newcomer, Ethan Pocic, who Seattle acquired in April’s NFL Draft.  Cable says he wants the best 5 linemen on the field, and that still may mean that the loser of the RT position battle, still may be one of the best five, and end up taking the Right Guard spot.  Does this sound a bit complicated? Listen to the show and Bill and Keith will run down all the variables and give you some clear ideas on the most likely offensive line roster outcomes.   Open: Welcome to the Podcast.  With Host Bill Alvstad and Seattle Seahawks writer Keith Myers. In the News:     •  War of words with Michael Bennett.  Stephen A. Smith, and Seattle Times columnist Matt C

open News: Seahawks interest in Colin KaepernickRookie minicamp: Greyson popsMcDowel undersizedPocik at RTEddie Lacy weigh-in complete   Wide Receiver Doug BaldwinPaul RichardsonTyler LockettJermaine KearseAmara DarbohTanner McEvoyKenny LawlerKasen WilliamsCyril GreysonJamel JohnsonRodney SmithDavid Moore   Tight End Jimmy GrahamLuke WillsonNick VanettChris BriggsMarcus Lucas Mailbag: Other than Kapernick, who is out there to be Seattle's backup QB? close

Episode 10 - Roster Battles: Offensive skill positions   open News: Jarran Reed arrested on domestic assault charges; Frank Clark blows up at female reporter Featured Segment - Roster Battles: offensive skill positions Quarterback Russell WilsonTravone BoykinJake Heaps Running Back Eddie LacyThomas RawlsCJ ProciseAlex CollinsTroymaine PopeMike DavisChris CarsonTre MaddenTerrance MageeJD McKissic Mailbag: What was your favorite non-Seahawks draft pick this year? close

HAWKS PLAYBOOK PODCAST / EPISODE 9  /  POST DRAFT PARTY OR HANGOVER? OPEN General Draft discussion and post draft meltdown: What went right, what went wrong?  Why so much doom and gloom out there?  Lighten up kiddo’s, this is supposed to be fun! General player discussion.  What did you like about our first two moves in the draft? Malik McDowell at Rd. 2 pick 35 and Ethan Pocic OL out of LSU..Rd. 2 pick 58?  Any legit concerns? How about the safeties and corners?  Why the let down and should it be? Besides the top two picks, which drafted players can we expect to make an impact in 2016? Which two position groups still have the most questions heading into the OTA’s? Defensive Backs: (Corners and Safeties) We have a bunch of them now, but who starts and who fills in the blanks? Offensive line:  We have a ton of guys but who can emerge to give us a stable starting 5? Next Weeks show- Focus on 3-4 position battles worth keeping an eye on.  Undrafted Free agency and what it means for the Seahawks over the

Open Draft preview How the Seahawks grade intangibles in draft targets. Featured Segment – Seattle Seahawks draft targets   Offensive tackleOffensive guardsCornerbackLinebackerDefensive tackleSafety Other potential options Close

HAWKS PLAYBOOK PODCAST EPISODE 7  •SEAHAWKS DRAFT NEEDS PRIORITIES   OPEN JUST OVER 1 WEEK UNTIL 2017 NFL DRAFT   QUICK FREE AGENCY PLAYER REVIEW FOR SEAHAWKS…WHO DID THEY GET/RESIGN • LUKE JOECKEL LT • EDDIE LACY RB • ODAY ABOUSHI RG • LUKE WILLSON TE • DION JORDAN EDGE • CYRIL GRAYSON WR • TERENCE GARVIN LB • DEWEY MCDONALD LB • MICHAEL WILHOITE LB • BRADLEY MCDOUGALD S • BLAIR WALSH K • JOHN LUNSFORD K • DeSHAWN SHEAD CB • NEIKO THORPE • ARTHUR BROWN LB   SEATTLE DRAFT NEEDS AND PRIORITIES CORNERBACK STRONG SIDE LB/EDGE OFFENSIVE TACKLE PASS RUSH DT SAFETY SS AND FS   DRAFT NEED, BUT CAN COME OUT OF DRAFT NOT ADDRESSING OR GET VIA PRIORITY FREE AGENT AFTER DRAFT ….. TE – PASS CATCHING WR RB DEPTH QB DEPTH RETURN SPECIALIST MAILBAG QUESTION: FROM (MY DAD – TED), I HOPE THE HAWKS CAN COME UP WITH A POTENTIAL OFFENSIVE LINE STARTER IN THIS YEARS DRAFT, AS IT SEEMS THOSE WHO WE HAVE SIGNED THIS FREE AGENCY PERIOD ARE JUST PLACE HOLDERS.  ARE THEY PLACE HOLDERS? OR DO YOU SEE A LONG TERM S

Open News Dion Jordan signingCal QB in for a visit   Featured Segment – Mock Draft   Keith’s Mock draft:   ROUND 2 / PICK 1  KEVIN KING  CB  WASHINGTON ROUND 2 / PICK 17  DEREK RIVERS  DE/OLB  YOUNGSTOWN ST. ROUND 3 / PICK 1  AHKELLO WHITHERSPOON  CB  COLORADO ROUND 3 / PICK 26 NOBLE NWACHUKWU DE WEST VIRGINIA ROUND 3 / PICK 42  ISAAC ASIATA  OG  UTAH ROUND 4 / PICK 8  MARCUS MAYE  S  FLORIDA ROUND 5 / PICK 8  JULIAN DAVENPORT, OT, BUCKNELL ROUND 6 / PICK 8  ROBERT DAVIS  WR  GEORGIA ST. ROUND 6 / PICK 26  JEREMIAH LEDBETTER  DE/DT  ARKANSAS ROUND 7 / PICK 8  ZANE GONZALEZ  K  ARIZONA ST   Bill’s Mock Draft   ROUND 2 / PICK 1  KEVIN KING  CB  WASHINGTON ROUND 2 / PICK 17  TYUS BOWSER  OLB  HOUSTON ROUND 3 / PICK 1  ADOREE JACKSON  CB/KR  SO. CALIFORNIA ROUND 3 / PICK 26 RASUL DOUGLAS CB VIRGINIA ROUND 3 / PICK 42  JAKE BUTT  TE  MICHIGAN ROUND 4 / PICK 8  ISAAC ASIATA  OG  UTAH ROUND 5 / PICK 8  JAMES CONNER  RB  PITT ROUND 6 / PICK 8  ROBERT DAVIS  WR  GEORGIA ST. ROUND 6 / PICK 26

Episode 5: The good, the bad, and the distracting      open Richard Sherman trade news: What to make of statements from Pete Carroll and John SchneiderWhy the Seahawks would even want to do this.What compensation would be acceptable? Marshawn Lynch unretirment Why now? Why Oakland?How it plays out  The Pierre Desir story Who is he?His role in SeattleWhy Keith thinks he'll be a starter in 2017 Mailbag: Kap in Seattle? close

Bill and Keith recap the NFL free agency period and discuss all the 1-year contracts that the Seattle Seahawks have signed this year.    Episode 4 – The Dregs of Free Agency Open Bill’s trip   Featured Segment – Seahawks additions since last episode Eddie Lacy (discussed potential last episode) Oday Aboushi Bradley McDougald 3 new LBs             Aruthur Brown             Terrence Garvin             Michael Wilhoite Blair Walsh and the kicker competion Luke Willson/Deshawn Shead/Neiko Thorpe return What is left to do before the Draft? Player spotlight: Michael Bennett Close

Episode 3 -  NFL Combine review and Free Agency Primer Combine Solid DB class, including standouts like Kevin King from WashingtonSafety group: Budda Baker vs Obi Melifonwu Poor showing by offensive line group Featured Segment - Free agency What does Luke Joeckel add?The importance of adding TJ LangSeattle's interest in veteran RBs Seahawks Mailbag: The future of Bobby Wagner in Seattle 

Episode 2 -  SEAHAWKS DEFENSE YEAR IN REVIEW Week in Review John Schneider's Combine presserGo over the combine…what it is, what it means for players, what it means for teams. Featured Segment - Defensive Overview / Position Groups Defensive LineLinebackersSafetiesCornersSpecial Teams QUESTION: Has Seattle's defense lost its identity? Expectations for 2017 Seahawks Mailbag: A potential trade a one of Seattle's star players

Episode 1- State of the Offense and 2016 Review Brief intro of our new show and what to expect in the comming months Featured Segment  The offensive line problem, current and futureWill Luke Willson return?The state of the WRs, and what to think of Tanner McEvoySeattle's RB questionsThe Growth of Trevone BoykinThe 2016 offense was better than you probably think Seahawks Mailbag