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Cigar Thoughts: A Football Show — 195 episodes

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Danny Heifetz on Jadarian Price and the 2026 NFL Draft

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Mailbag: Jacson answers your questions about free agency, the draft, and more

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Mina Kimes & Danny Kelly on the Super Bowl Champion Seahawks

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Super Bowl LX Preview with Sheil Kapadia

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Stacy Rost on the NFC Champion Seahawks and their thrilling win over the Rams

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Michael-Shawn Dugar previews the NFC Championship Game

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Robert Mays previews Seahawks-49ers and the rest of the Divisional Round

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Mike Golic Jr. on the #1 seed Seahawks and the NFL Playoffs

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Gregg Rosenthal on the Game of the Year and Seattle's Super Bowl chances

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Jourdan Rodrigue previews the Game of the Year between the Seahawks and Rams

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Brock Huard on the 10-win Seahawks and his level of faith in Sam Darnold

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Danny Kelly on the Seahawks’ performances against the Rams and Titans

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Dave “Softy” Mahler on the ascendant Seahawks and an NFC-tilting showdown vs the Rams

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Sheil Kapadia on the NFL Trade Deadline and Seattle’s Super Bowl Chances

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Jacson recaps Seahawks vs. Bucs and breaks down Sam Darnold’s electric play under center

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Brady Henderson on the 2-1 Seahawks and a dominant win over the Saints

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Stacy Rost on Sam Darnold’s debut and Seattle’s Week 1 loss to SF

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Michael-Shawn Dugar on Seattle’s dominant preseason win and his new book “The Franchise”

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Danny Kelly on Tory Horton, Mike Macdonald & the keys to an A+ fantasy league

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Ben Solak on the Anatomy of an NFL Champion

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Griffin Sturgeon on Nick Emmanwori’s ceiling and which rookies stand out on tape

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Gregg Bell's top 3 training camp storylines for Seattle

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Gregg Rosenthal on the 2025 Seahawks Draft Class

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Charles McDonald on Seattle's mercurial offseason and 2025 NFL contenders

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Robert Mays on Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp & the NFL’s best front offices

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Shakeup in Seattle: Sam Darnold in, Geno Smith and DK Metcalf out

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Brock Huard on the NFL Combine and Seattle's QB of the Future

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Jacson recaps the Super Bowl and breaks down Seattle hiring Klint Kubiak as OC

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Super Bowl Prop Bets with Dave "Softy" Mahler

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Mike Golic Jr. on the NFL’s Final Four and what the Seahawks can learn from them

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Danny Heifetz on NFL Divisional Weekend, Geno Smith, and the true cost of tanking

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Season Recap with Michael-Shawn Dugar: Should 2024 be considered a success for the Seahawks?

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Brady Henderson on Seattle's loss to Green Bay, Geno Smith's injury, and Sam Howell's debut

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Sheil Kapadia on Seattle sweeping Arizona and the ferocious NFC West stretch run

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Ben Solak on Seattle's colossal win in SF and the NFC West race

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Gregg Rosenthal on a gunslingin’ Geno Smith, JSN's big day, and a midseason Seahawks vibe check

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Mina Kimes on the state of the NFC West and previewing Seahawks-Rams

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Stacy Rost on the Ernest Jones trade and Seattle's convincing win in Atlanta

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Bomani Jones on the dichotomy of DK Metcalf, extending Geno Smith, and NFL contenders

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Jacson on Seattle’s prime-time loss in Detroit and looking forward to the Giants

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Danny Kelly on another Seahawks win, their early NFC West lead, and MNF in Detroit

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Mitch Levy on the undefeated Seahawks, their lackluster o-line, and previewing the Dolphins

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Mike Golic Jr. on a great start to the Mike Macdonald era

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Mailbag: Predicting breakout Seahawks, Mike Macdonald’s impact, and much more heading into Week 1

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NFC West Preview with Jourdan Rodrigue

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Gregg Bell on Devon Witherspoon’s growth, Seattle’s offensive line, and other training camp insights

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Dave “Softy” Mahler on Ryan Grubb, Scott Huff, and DK Metcalf’s ceiling

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Michael-Shawn Dugar grades the 2023 Seahawks and evaluates where they’ve improved

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Corbin Smith on a first glimpse of Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks and Jamal Adams in Tennessee

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Matty Brown on the state of the Seahawks and every pick from their 2024 draft class

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Brady Henderson on Byron Murphy's selection, rookie minicamp & Seattle's standing in the NFL

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Sean Clement provides an analytical look into the 2024 NFL Draft

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Nate Tice on Byron Murphy II and the depth of Seattle's draft class

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NFL Draft Spectacular Day 2 with Gregg Rosenthal, Michael Bumpus & Rob Staton

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NFL Draft Spectacular with Stacy Rost and Danny O'Neil

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Whitewater Drafting: Rome Odunze’s ceiling, Mitchell vs. Worthy, and final pre-draft thoughts

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Whitewater Drafting: Cooper DeJean in Seattle, the entire QB class in DC, and Kiper’s latest mock draft

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Whitewater Drafting: Spencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix, Junior Colson’s ties to Mike Macdonald, and the 2024 LB class

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Whitewater Drafting: Michael Penix’s first round buzz, the 2024 DL class, and Stefon Diggs heading to Houston

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Whitewater Drafting: JJ McCarthy's surge, an historic OL class, and Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft

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Whitewater Drafting: Caleb Williams' majesty, Blake Corum's NFL projection, and the 2024 RB class

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Free Agency Frenzy: Leonard Williams stays, Jordyn Brooks departs, and the QB carousel continues

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Danny Kelly on Quandre Diggs’ release, the NFL Combine, and potential fits for the Seahawks in the draft

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Corbin Smith on Seattle's new coaching staff, the Combine, and NFLPA Report Cards

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Steven Ruiz on Super Bowl LVIII, Ryan Grubb, and Geno Smith’s future in Seattle

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Bob Condotta on the Mike Macdonald hire, OC candidates, and a Super Bowl preview

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Emergency Show: Mike Macdonald hired as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks

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Brady Henderson on Seattle’s coaching search and how Geno Smith stacks up against NFC quarterbacks

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Mina Kimes on Pete Carroll's legacy and what comes next for the Seahawks

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 17: Seahawks win, Seahawks lose

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Griffin Sturgeon on Geno Smith’s clutch factor, Shane Waldron’s performance, and Mike Tomlin’s Steelers

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Ben Solak on Drew Lock’s moment, the magic of Pete Carroll, and a crowded NFC race

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 14: A Monday Night Miracle

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Sheil Kapadia on Seahawks-Eagles and the DROY race between Devon Witherspoon and Jalen Carter

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 13: Seahawks heroically cover spread against 49ers

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Tell the Truth Monday with Gregg Bell

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 12: thisclose

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 11: Juiceless

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Mailbag: Jacson and Mike talk Shane Waldron and look ahead to hosting the 49ers on Thanksgiving

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 10: Seahawks’ lack of discipline finally costs them

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Michael Bumpus on beating the Commanders, Geno Smith and DK Metcalf bouncing back, and the looming Rams

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 9: Seahawks land the final punch in brawl with Commanders

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Brock Huard on the beatdown in Baltimore, Geno Smith's recent play, and a look at Seahawks-Commanders

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 8: Ravens CTRL+ALT+DELETE the Seahawks

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Corbin Smith on the NFC West arms race, JSN’s game-winner, and a heavyweight bout with the Ravens

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 7: Seahawks honor their heritage with heart-stopping victory on Throwback Day

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Steve Raible on Seahawks history, a big game from JSN and Bobo, and how Seattle can beat Cleveland

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 6: Big beaks > tiny beaks

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Michael-Shawn Dugar on Seattle’s close loss in Cincinnati, how Geno Smith really played, and the upcoming battle with the Cardinals

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John Boyle on Seattle’s bye week, the intangible impact of Bobby Wagner’s return, and the remarkable energy surrounding the team

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Dick Fain on Devon Witherspoon’s prime-time rampage, the Seahawks' suddenly dominant defense, and a blowout win over the Giants

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 4: Seahawks defense serves up a beatdown with their spoon

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Stacy Rost on the 2013 championship team, the Seahawks’ win over the Panthers, and how they can beat the Giants

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 3: Seahawks play with their food before devouring Panthers

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Danny Kelly on the Seahawks’ thrilling win in Detroit, Devon Witherspoon's debut, and previewing the Panthers

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 2: Seahawks kick doubters in the nuts, beat Lions in OT thriller

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Kevin Burkhardt on the Seahawks' loss to the Rams, an upcoming clash with the Lions, and expectations for the rest of the season

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2023 Season Preview with Danny O’Neil

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Mailbag: Jacson and Mike talk Jake Bobo, Jonathan Taylor, Seahawks sack leaders, and much more

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Matty Brown on Seattle’s first preseason game and what it tells us about the 2023 Seahawks

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Positional Breakdowns - Antonio Cromartie on Seattle's DBs

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Positional Breakdowns - Dave Wyman on Seattle's LBs

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Positional Breakdowns - Charles McDonald on Seattle's DL

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Positional Breakdowns - Michael-Shawn Dugar on Seattle's RBs

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Positional Breakdowns - Colby Parkinson on Seattle's TEs

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Positional Breakdowns - Michael Bumpus on Seattle's WRs

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Positional Breakdowns - Mina Kimes on Seattle's QBs

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Positional Breakdowns - Walter Jones on Seattle’s OL

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Mailbag: Jacson and Mike talk rookie class, future captaincy, fantasy impact, and the ceiling for the 2023 Seahawks

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Bob Condotta on a Seahawks offseason vibe check and impressions from rookie minicamp

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Doug Farrar breaks down the 2023 Seahawks draft class

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Official Cigar Release Show!

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NFL Draft Spectacular Day 2 with Danny O’Neil, Davis Hsu, and Griffin Sturgeon

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NFL Draft Spectacular with Stacy Rost, Michael Bumpus, and Dick Fain

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Mock Draft! Rob Staton goes up against Jacson and Mike as they each make their Seahawks picks

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Derrik Klassen on how the 2023 Draft Class fits the Seahawks needs

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Jourdan Rodrigue on the state of the NFC West

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Matty Brown on Bobby Wagner's return, Seahawks free agency, and potential draft targets

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Gregg Bell on Seahawks free agency, splashy signings, and what it signals about the NFL Draft

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Danny Kelly on Geno Smith’s extension, which QB Seattle might draft, and other happenings from the NFL Combine

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Dave “Softy” Mahler on Russell Wilson’s complicated legacy, a potential Bobby Wagner reunion, and what the Seahawks should do at QB

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Nate Tice on an all-time great Super Bowl, resulting legacies, and how the Seahawks can get there

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Ben Solak on the titanic Chiefs-Eagles matchup, favorite Super Bowl bets, and the Seahawks’ offseason plans

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Arif Hasan on the Super Bowl and the Seahawks’ path to getting there

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Davis Hsu on Seattle’s playoff loss to the 49ers, offseason cap outlook, and priorities the draft

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Jacson and Mike on Seattle’s massive win over the Rams and an improbable playoff showdown with the Niners

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Sheil Kapadia on Damar Hamlin, Seattle’s win over the Jets, and another monumental showdown with the Rams

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Cigar Thoughts Game 16 - Seahawks ring in 2023 with season-saving victory over Jets

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Gregg Rosenthal on Seattle’s playoff chances, Geno Smith contract predictions, and the Seahawks trajectory

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Jacson and Mike on losing to the 49ers, an upcoming showdown with the Chiefs, and revised expectations

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Griffin Sturgeon diagnoses the Seahawks defense

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Mike Sando on the Seahawks beating the Rams, tiering Geno, the future of the NFC West, and the HOF voting process

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Cigar Thoughts Game 12 - All Hail Geno

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Stacy Rost on Seattle’s defensive struggles, Geno in the clutch, and the Bobby Bowl

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John Boyle on traveling to Munich, takeaways from the loss to Brady, and expectations for Seattle moving forward

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Cigar Thoughts Game 10 - Seahawks get manhandled in Munich

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Corbin Smith on the Seahawks’ new groove, unsung heroes, and postseason predictions

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Cigar Thoughts Game 9 - Are the Seahawks a juggernaut? Many are saying…

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Cigar Thoughts Game 8 - The vibes are tremendous

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Jacson and Mike on Ken Walker’s big day in LA, Geno and Pete reaching Valhalla, and previewing the Giants

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Cigar Thoughts Game 7 - Seahawks storm Los Angeles, strike Chargers down

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Steven Ruiz on Geno vs Russ, the sustainability of Seattle’s offense, and can the Seahawks win the NFC West?

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Cigar Thoughts Game 6 - Seahawks throw a sack party, beat the Cardinals 19-9

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Chuck Powell on the bizarro Seahawks, Ken Walker III, and previewing the Cardinals

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Cigar Thoughts Game 5 - Seahawks die on Taysom's Hill

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Mina Kimes on the magnificence of Geno Smith and how the Seahawks' defense stacks up against the Saints

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Cigar Thoughts Game 4 - Seahawks beat Lions in wild game of flag football

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Joe Fann on the loss to the Falcons, the showdown with the Lions, and what to do about Pete Carroll

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Cigar Thoughts Game 3 - Seahawks wilt in second half, lose tight one to Falcons

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Charles McDonald on Seahawks-49ers and their upcoming game against the Falcons

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Cigar Thoughts Game 2 - Seahawks come crashing down

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Brady Henderson on Seattle’s boisterous win over Russell Wilson and the Broncos

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Cigar Thoughts Game 1 - Vindication

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Michael-Shawn Dugar on Russell Wilson's return and the Seahawks' 2022 outlook

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Danny O’Neil on standouts and concerns from the Seahawks’ first preseason game

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Mailbag: Jacson and Mike talk NFL news and answer your training camp questions

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Positional Breakdowns - Derrik Klassen on Seattle's QBs and TEs

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Positional Breakdowns - Diante Lee on Seattle's DL

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Positional Breakdowns - Matt Nichols on Seattle’s OL

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Positional Breakdowns - Matty Brown on Seattle's WRs and DBs

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Positional Breakdowns - Rob Staton on Seattle's RBs and LBs

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Arif Hasan breaks down the Seahawks draft and grades every pick

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Doug Farrar grades the Seahawks draft picks while Jacson and Mike react in real time

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Nate Tice on the 2022 NFL Draft class, how the Seahawks should approach it, and whether now is the time to get their QB of the future

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Mailbag: Jacson and Mike answer your most pressing Seahawks questions

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Griffin Sturgeon on what comes after the Russell Wilson trade, Seattle's performance in free agency, and looking forward to the draft

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Davis Hsu on what led to the Russell Wilson trade, our initial reactions, and what it means for the Seahawks moving forward

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Corbin Smith at the NFL Combine on Seattle’s offseason needs, potential draft targets, and a change in the philosophical winds

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Danny Kelly on life at the Super Bowl, matchups to watch for on Sunday, and how close the Seahawks are to the big stage

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Sheil Kapadia on Seattle’s offseason, the incredible NFL playoffs, and how close the Seahawks are to rejoining the fun

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Jacson and Mike talk about the Seahawks win over the Cardinals, their offseason wishlists, and hand out some hardware

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Cigar Thoughts, Game 17: Seahawks play like champions, beat Cardinals 38-30

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Jake Heaps on the art of quarterbacking, the big win over the Lions, and the future of the Seahawks

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Cigar Thoughts Game 16 - Seahawks Porn

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Jacson and Mike discuss the Rams debacle, the Russ/DK disconnect, and how much stock to put into Seattle's 2021 season

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Cigar Thoughts Game 14 - Bad calls, bad offense, bad vibes put an end to Seahawks' playoff hopes

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Gregg Rosenthal on Seattle’s playoff chances, their win over the Texans, and where Pete Carroll ranks among NFL head coaches

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Cigar Thoughts Game 13 - Rashaad Penny, y'all

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Stacy Rost on the bonkers win over the 49ers, Seahawks chemistry, Jamal Adams’ injury, and those pernicious Russell Wilson rumors

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Paul Gallant on the post-playoff Seahawks and what comes next

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Cigar Thoughts Game 11 - Welp

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Michael-Shawn Dugar on beat life, getting killed by the Packers, and an inside look at the Russ/Pete dynamic

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Cigar Thoughts Game 9 - End of the road?

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Jacson and Mike on Seahawks vs Packers, what to expect from Russell Wilson, and reactions to OBJ signing with the Rams

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Dick Fain on Seattle’s win over the Jags, their rest-of-season prognosis, and just how good the defense has been

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Cigar Thoughts Game 8 - Seahawks trick out Jaguars, treat starving fans to a win

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Matt Nichols on scheme, philosophy, and the Xs and Os of what makes the Seahawks the Seahawks

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Cigar Thoughts Game 7 - Burn it down

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Joe Fann on Seahawks woes, what’s next for Seattle, and how to bet NFL games effectively

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Cigar Thoughts Game 6 - These two halves do not make a whole

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Mina Kimes on Russell Wilson’s injury, the Seahawks’ direction, and the Jon Gruden fallout

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Cigar Thoughts Game 5 - Disaster in Seattle

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Danny O’Neil on Pete Carroll’s legacy, DK Metcalf’s stardom, and the Seahawks’ big win over the 49ers

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Danny Kelly on the Seahawks' loss in Minnesota, looking ahead to the 49ers, and Richard Sherman re-entering the NFL

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Cigar Thoughts: Leveling Up