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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 5h

New story: The Seahawks went all-in on JSN as their No. 1 option in the pass game, and that bet is paying off.

They entered the year with questions about who’d be JSN’s co-star. Now we have an answer.

AJ Barner. www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 2d

New story: Was the Seahawks’ disastrous day on defense an outlier or a sign of something more?

Depends on the pass rush. Seattle can survive shuffling its secondary but only if the front line comes alive — and they were dead vs the Bucs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Why the Seahawks’ defensive woes from Sunday might not be so easy to solve

Seattle has navigated injuries in the secondary before, but a depleted pass rush could create more difficult problems to solve.

www.nytimes.com

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 3d

New Seahawks Man 2 Man pod: "Home-cooked"

Live now: Messy day on defense, near-perfection from Sam Darnold, potential trade reinforcements, Milroe, losing at Lumen + more!

Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?si=x06...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3kyK...

Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Home-Cooked

Podcast Episode · Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks · 10/06/2025 · 1h 30m

podcasts.apple.com

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 3d

New: Sam Darnold is right to hold himself accountable for the parts of the failed final play that were in his control

It’s also correct that he shouldn’t have needed a *6th* straight TD drive to win a home game.

On another “unacceptable” loss at Lumen. www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 3d

Programming note: New Seahawks Man 2 Man pod recording tonight (dropping Monday a.m.). First, we wanna hear from you. Got questions? Leave us a voicemail at 206-705-3821 or hit us here. @ckidd206.bsky.social and I will answer everything on the show.

Thanks for the luv

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 6d

New story: A new era of Seahawks defense is in full swing and Ernest Jones IV is right where he belongs.

In the front, leading the franchise through the fire.

“I owe Seattle everything, and this is home for me. I want it to be my home the rest of my career.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 6d

NEW #SeahawksMan2Man pod!

Live now (YouTube only): Standout Plays from Week 4!

On offense: TE AJ Barner working in the trenches + continuing to be a reliable red zone guy

On Defense: Julian Love flying around to keep Trey McBride in check youtu.be/E_45OAp3qq0?...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 9d

New story: The Seahawks have one of the NFL’s best defenses, and a potential logjam in the defensive back room that needs to be sorted out.

Teams are reportedly eyeing Riq Woolen. If competition is everything, might we see a shakeup in the secondary? www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 10d

New story: Mike Macdonald said if the Seahawks can't hang their hat on wide zone, they'll be in trouble.

They're not necessarily in trouble yet but that's really the only major flaw in what has otherwise been a great start for the 3-1 Seahawks. www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 13d

New: Sam Darnold is playing “out of his mind,” JSN is producing like a star and the Seahawks have now won 3 straight thanks in large part to the chemistry between WR1 and QB1. www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 13d

Programming note: We’re going to record a #SeahawksMan2Man pod tonight. First, we wanna hear from you. Got questions? Hit us here or leave a voicemail at (206) 705-3821. We’ll answering everything on the show.

Thanks for the luv. @ckidd206.bsky.social

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 15d

New story: On Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who thru 3 games is completing 70% of his passes and averaging 9 yards per attempt.

Seattle signed the $100 Million man to be aggressive, accurate, on time and decisive. Sam has been all that, and a little more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 15d

NEW “Seahawks Man 2 Man” pod

Live now: “One Big Thing” on Seattle’s solid pass pro and the dominant trench play from Leo, Murph and J Reed! (That trio needs a nickname, I think.)

YouTube youtu.be/oe4CK1izgeU?...

Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/3q4Q...

Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 17d

New story: Derion Kendrick is the latest DB to shine in the secondary in a way that reinforces the Seahawks' defensive identity. The expectation is greatness, regardless of the lineup.

"It's just our culture." www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 17d

New “Seahawks Man 2 Man” pod!

“House call”

Live now with @ckidd206.bsky.social: A much-needed blowout, NFC West outlook, defensive culture, is run game reliable, JSN + more!

YouTube youtu.be/6hrEczDssO4?...

Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/0I4l...

Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 17d

New story: The Seahawks had one of those “we are who we think we are” type of games on Sunday.

This 31-point win at home is the product of Mike Macdonald’s process working, and his vision — the one John Schneider prayed for — coming to life. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 17d

Programming note: We’re recording a new #SeahawksMan2Man pod tonight (dropping Monday morning). First, @ckidd206.bsky.social and I wanna hear from you.

Got questions? Hit us here or leave a voicemail at (206) 705-3821. We’ll answer it all on the show.

Thanks for the luv.

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 20d

New story: Who is RB1 in Seattle? Ken Walker? Zach Charbonnet?

If you’re having a hard time figuring it out, that’s because the Seahawks want you to. Even tho K9 gets the starts, this is intended to be a 1a and 1b situation.

“I see two starters.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Is Kenneth Walker III or Zach Charbonnet the Seahawks’ RB1? Ideally, it’s both

Charbonnet could be out Sunday with an injury, but the Seahawks' backfield timeshare isn't likely to end any time soon.

www.nytimes.com

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 21d

New story: The Seahawks love Josh Jobe’s story as much as his production. He’s playing like a star right now & he’s also an example of what Mike Macdonald wants this culture to represent.

“Everything he’s doing right now, it’s all earned. And we’ve seen it.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 23d

New story: If Byron Murphy II is going to play like this, the Seahawks will have a 3-headed monster in the middle to bring back the “real man football” energy J Reed said they’d deliver.

On Murphy & the trio that’s driving the Seahawks’ defense: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 23d

New Seahawks Man 2 Man podcast:

“Proof of concept”

Live now: Bounce back win on the road, K9 resurgence, Kupp/JSN show, Darnold’s day, defense dominant + more!

YouTube youtu.be/58X-sW60flg

Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/4sUm...

Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 24d

New story: In the 4Q today, the Steelers played "Renegade" to get their defense hype. Instead it fired up the Seahawks, who wanted hijack the moment & put the game away.

They did both.

"That's OUR song." www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 24d

Programming note: We’re gonna record a new #SeahawksMan2Man podcast tonight (dropping tomorrow). First, we wanna hear from you. Got questions? Hit us here or leave a voicemail at (206) 705-3821. We’ll answer as much as we can on the show.

Thanks for the luv. ( @ckidd206.bsky.social )

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 27d

New story: The Seahawks could be thin at DB against the Steelers in Week 2.

Devon Witherspoon (knee) and Julian Love (groin) didn't practice today -- Spoon was a DNP on Wednesday as well -- and Nick Emmanwori has a high-ankle sprain. www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

Seahawks DBs Devon Witherspoon, Julian Love injured, Week 2 status in doubt

www.nytimes.com

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mikedugar.bsky.social @mikedugar.bsky.social · 28d

New story: The Seahawks defense will face DK Metcalf on Sunday. The offense is still working on how to replace him

Week 1 was the JSN Show, but that’s not how Seattle wants to operate. Will they do a better job spreading the ball around vs the Steelers? www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

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