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• Words Of Prey, Pre-Week 1: Apologies, the cigars have all been thunk

In our Seattle Seahawks postgame space, you’ve grown to expect Cigar Thoughts, with words by Jacson Bevens. Ain’t gonna happen anymore. He walked away after 13 years and someone else got the gig. What? This is like expecting Ken Griffey Jr. but getting Mike Cameron instead. Or waiting for Russell Okung to fill Walter Jones’ […]...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/15: Seahawks make another move at receiver, sign Cooper Kupp

Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images How will Cooper Kupp fit into the Kubiak offense? In Today’s Links: reactions to our Seattle Seahawks signing Cooper Kupp, more info and analysis of the Sam Darnold signing, and well, that’s kind of it for the ‘Hawks-centric links. Some other stuff going on, too. But, mostly, that’s it. How are yall feeling about the Kupp signing? You t...2025
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• HawksZone Rundown podcast: Jacson Bevens on the future of the Seahawks

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images It’s a big offseason ahead for the Seahawks, and the HawksZone Rundown crew discussed all that and more with Cigar Thoughts Podcast host Jacson Bevens. We’ve got another episode of the HawksZone Rundown podcast coming your way! Earlier this week, we welcomed Jacson Bevens from Cigar Thoughts for an insightful deep dive into the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason...2025
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• Cigar Thoughts, Episodes 163-166: Danny Heifetz, Mike Golic Jr, ‘Softy’ Mahler, and Jacson’s Solo Flight

Get caught up on an incredible month in the Cigar Lounge. It’s been an awesome last few weeks on the pod— and please forgive me for not updating the episodes here recently. *The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz lit up a cigarette while bemoaning the reality of cheering for a rebuild *DraftKings analyst and former player Mike Golic Jr offered his one-of-a-kind insight *KJR’s Dave “Softy” Mahler and I dished...2025
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• Cigar Thoughts thoughts: A Jacson Bevens interview

Jacson Bevens does it his way. In Week 7 of the 2024 Seattle Seahawks season, Field Gulls writer Jacson Bevens announced this would be his final season writing Cigar Thoughts. As a Seahawks fan, born and raised in Seattle, who spent many years riding the blue and green rollercoaster with the big number 12 on the front of it, I can honestly say that there’s been no better friend to have in the nex...2025
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• Cigar Thoughts Podcast, Episode 162: Michael-Shawn Dugar

MSD digs into the 2024 Seahawks season with Jacson The Athletic’s award-winning beat reporter debates Jacson on whether the 2024 #Seahawks season was successful (4:44), and the two take a magnifying glass to John Schneider’s performance as GM (22:02). They also discuss offseason priorities, reasons why Ryan Grubb got canned, and the steps #Seattle needs to take to become a true contender (41:56). ...2025
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• Cigar Thoughts: The Final Chapter

It’s been an honor. “No mother knows she is hearing the word Mama for the last time. No father knows when the book has closed on the last bedtime story he will ever read.” — Jonathan Safron Foer (my favorite author) I’ve been recapping Seattle Seahawks games for 13 seasons, and I never expected Cigar Thoughts to become what it has. The community of fans, especially here at Field Gulls, has been in...2025
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 16: Seahawks out-wrestle Bears in the mud, keep playoff hopes alive

Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images Seattle’s defense dominated, leading the Seahawks to a slim 6-3 win over the Chicago Bears to secure a winning season Apologies to everyone whose fantasy championships were invested in this game, because this was an old-fashioned defensive showdown. And for as tough as it was to watch from a “let’s see some points” perspective, there was something beautiful in th...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 15: Closer, but no cigar

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks gave the Minnesota Vikings everything they had, falling short 27-24 The Minnesota Vikings traveled to Seattle with a 12-2 record that a lot of people across the NFL have been quick to devalue. But make no mistake, the Vikings are a good fucking team and today, the Seahawks gave them everything they could handle. And while the 27-24 loss deepl...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts Podcast, Episode 161: Brady Henderson

ESPN’s sensational beat reporter is back The fabulous Seahawks beat reporter sits down with me to dissect what went wrong in Seattle’s loss to Green Bay (3:28), discuss the updated playoff possibilities (6:29), talk through Geno Smith’s injury (36:44), and peek ahead to the big decisions awaiting the team this offseason (55:27). — YOUTUBE APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY — And if you didn’t know— we also...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 14: Not there yet

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Green Bay Packers dominated the Seattle Seahawks, exposing the gap between Seattle and the true contenders One of the challenges of being a fan of an NFL team— and certainly of writing about one— is not being sucked into feeling like whatever the most recent result was is a referendum on the team itself. Make no mistake, the Seahawks’ performance tonight was a...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 13: The Seahawks might be for real already

Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks won their fourth straight game to improve to 8-5, beating the Arizona Cardinals and further ensconcing themselves in 1st place in the NFC West ***Keeping this here for the rest of the season — just want y’all to know how much I appreciate y’all over all these years*** Guys, I can’t tell you how much I’ve en...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 12: Seahawks and Jets do a bunch of drugs, see what happens

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks win an insane football game over the New York Jets, improving to 7-5 and securing their lead in the NFC West It’s funny, last week’s Seattle Seahawks game against the Arizona Cardinals carried much higher leverage than today’s game against the Jets did, but I was remarkably placid as I watched it. I think it’s because, even after the win...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 11: Seahawks peck small-beaked rivals to death

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks played their best defensive game of the season, beating the Arizona Cardinals 16-6 to reclaim 1st place in the NFC West. First of all, I appreciate your patience with me posting today instead of after yesterday’s game like usual. We had a family birthday party last night and I wanted to just lean into it with everyone else. That’s easier to do...2024
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• Seahawks Superlatives: Best moments from the first half of the 2024 season

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Midseason MVP, biggest surprise, and more awards for the 4-5 Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks are off for the week. The desire to get back to .500 is on hold for now. While we wait, let’s check in on the highlights and lowlights halfway through the 2024 season. That’s right, it’s time for Seahawks Superlatives! Best Individual Play The halftime finisher to ...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 1: The Vibes Are Back

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks kicked off the Mike Macdonald era with a 26-20 victory over the Denver Broncos ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. Check out our recent conversation with The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue: — Welcome back to real football, friends. And welcome back to the Cigar Thoughts articles. The Seahawks stepped into a new e...2024
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• Pete Carroll: One of One

Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images The greatest tenure in Seattle sports history ended today. An homage to the legendary Pete Carroll, and the incredible impact he leaves behind. And just like that, he was gone. — After the 2009 NFL season, the Seahawks found themselves stuck axel-deep in sludge, helplessly spinning treadless tires with little hope and zero vibes. They were five years remo...2024
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• Field Gulls Mailbag: About Jake Bobo’s 40 time...

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Answering questions from the Field Gulls comments section! Welcome to another edition of the Field Gulls Mailbag, where I answer your questions posted in the comments section. All of these were submitted before the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, and some of my answers are impacted as a result of the game. Let’s get to...2023
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"co/WxIFxKARAZ— Cigar Thoughts (@CigarThoughts) January 31, 2024 Here's why I love love LOVE the Seahawks choosing Mike Macdonald."

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"com/mAmHtWFNid— Cigar Thoughts (@CigarThoughts) December 19, 2023 Not to be dramatic, but I think the Seattle sports community really, really needed this win from the Seahawks pic."

• Pre-Snap Reads 3/15: Seahawks make another move at receiver, sign Cooper Kupp
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• Cigar Thoughts, Episodes 163-166: Danny Heifetz, Mike Golic Jr, ‘Softy’ Mahler, and Jacson’s Solo Flight
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 14: Not there yet
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 13: The Seahawks might be for real already
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• Week 12 tracker: Reborn Seahawks defense pays homage to the L-cO-By era

you know what he’s doing once he reaches the end zone | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images We got Coby Bryant out here doing Beast Mode things and Leonard Williams doing a Michael Bennett impression? There will never be another Legion of Boom, and there will never be another Marshawn Lynch. Icons from the past deserve to stay in the past, letting new players blaze their own trail, unencumbered by i...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 10: We’re so back

David Gonzales-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks righted a wobbly ship with a huge 20-17 win in San Francisco over the 49ers ***Keeping this here for the rest of the season — just want y’all to know how much I appreciate y’all over all these years*** Guys, I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed writing this column over the last 13(!) years. It is with equal parts gratitude and sorrow that ...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 9: Taking Inventory

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks lost an overtime heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Rams, putting their entire season in jeopardy. But that might not be the main thing. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is also a podcast. Check out this week’s conversation with MINA KIMES: — ***Keeping this here for the rest of the season — just want y’all to know how much I ap...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 8: Unserious Seahawks embarrass themselves in front of home crowd

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images The Buffalo Bills blew the Seattle Seahawks out of their own building ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is also a podcast. Check out this week’s conversation with Stacy Rost: — ***Keeping this here for the rest of the season — just want y’all to know how much I appreciate y’all over all these years*** Guys, I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed ...2024
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• ‘It’s always sunny in Seattle, right?’ - Twitter reacts to wild Seahawks win over Eagles

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Fans, players, and organizations sound off following a stunning Monday Night Football upset. The time for the annual Seattle Seahawks season miracle is upon us. With this victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Hawks are keeping hope alive after what has been quite literally the roughest stretch of football that we have seen during the Pete Carroll e...2023
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• Seahawks fans on social media rejoice over the hiring of Mike Macdonald

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images People are happy. Like, really happy. The search (or wait...) is over! The Seattle Seahawks have found their new head coach, and his name is Mike Macdonald, but you can just refer to him as the “Savior of Boom.” While we have yet to see what this team will look like under his leadership, the idea of a Baltimore Ravens style dominat...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 3: Seahawks play with their food before devouring Panthers

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks improved to 2-1, outscoring the Carolina Panthers 37-27. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. One of the perks of the pod is getting these articles in audio form, in addition to our sit-downs with our amazing guests. You can listen to all the shows, including this article, right here: — You’d be hard-pressed to ...2023
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• ‘I am not okay’ - Twitter reacts to Seahawks drafting another running back early
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks took UCLA’s Zach Charbonnet in Round 2. You would think that with the Seattle Seahawks taking Kenneth Walker III last season, running back wouldn’t be a position they’d use a Round 1 or Round 2 draft pick on this year. Well, Rashaad Penny and Travis Homer departed the team in free agency, and the Seahawks love drafting runnin...2023
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 9: Seahawks land the final punch in brawl with Commanders

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks beat the Commanders 29-26 on a last-second field goal, moving to 6-3 and staying tied for first in the NFC West. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. One of the perks of the pod is getting these articles in audio form, in addition to our sit-downs with our amazing guests— like last week’s conversation with Seahaw...2023
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 7: Seahawks honor their heritage with heart-stopping victory on Throwback Day

Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Seahawks scored the game-winning touchdown with less than a minute left to beat the Cleveland Browns 24-20, moving into first place in the NFC West ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. One of the perks of the pod is getting these articles in audio form, in addition to our sit-downs with our amazing guests— like this week’s conve...2023
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 7: Seahawks lead wire-to-wire in must-win game against Falcons

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks took an early lead and extended it throughout their 34-14 victory, moving back into first place in the NFC West. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is also a podcast. Check out this week’s conversation with Bomani Jones: — Guys, I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed writing this column over the last 13(!) years. It is with equa...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 2: Never a doubt

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks outlasted the New England Patriots 23-20 in overtime to move to 2-0, and first place in the NFC West. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. Check out this week’s conversation with Mike Golic Jr: — Gonna get something off my chest before we get to this game. It’s been a real trendy thing among some Seahawks fans to...2024
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• Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing. AFC EAST: New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit) Patriots tight ends have fitting performance on National Tight Ends Day - Pats PulpitNew England’s tight ends combined to catch six passes for 83 yards and a touchdown in the win over Buf...2023
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• ‘The Seahawks continue to win the Russ trade’ - Social media reacts to beatdown of Giants

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images 11 sacks, a pick-6, and a whole lot of defensive dominance gave us plenty to cheer about The Seattle Seahawks traveled to take on the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, and we got a prime time performance to remember. While the story of the night early on seemed to be focused almost entirely on a barrage of injuries and all around sloppy play, Devon...2023
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 5: The Seahawks might be bad

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The New York Giants hammered the Seattle Seahawks 29-20, sinking the Seahawks to 3-2 and amplifying the questions facing the team ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is also a podcast. Check out this week’s episode: — The Seattle Seahawks came into this game fresh off their first loss of the Mika Macdonald era with one more layup before a brutal str...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 4: Seahawks go 12 rounds with Lions, lose unanimously

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions traded punches with the Seattle Seahawks all night, outlasting them 42-29 in a game that moves both teams to 3-1. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is also a podcast. Check out this week’s conversation with Danny Kelly: — This was going to be a cool game no matter what. The last two matchups between the Seattle Seahawks and the D...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 3: Seahawks yank Dolphins out of water

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks led wire to wire, beating the Miami Dolphins 24-3, moving to 3-0 in the process. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. Check out this week’s conversation with Mitch Levy: — One thing NFL fans seem to struggle with, collectively, is seeing the forest for the trees. The Seattle Seahawks came into this game 2-0 but ...2024
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