Show Notes
After leading the NFL in scoring defense last season, the Seahawks appear to be game to push for the title once again in 2026. But are they actually improved from last year's Super Bowl squad? Hosts Corbin Smith, Robert Turbin, and Rob Rang analyze Seattle's first two games of the new season and debate whether or not Mike Macdonald's "Dark Side" defense has somehow upgraded from last year's unit, discuss Macdonald's fascinating comments on a Cold War that may still be brewing heading towards a Week 6 date with the Broncos in Denver, and check out what's new for the Commanders after a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth.
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