
Sep 21, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min · 14 segments
*Hoosier Hot Takes* is a show dedicated to discussing and deciphering the unpredictable nature of football. From college to the NFL, we break down the biggest games, hottest storylines, bold…
Aiden VerdePanelist
Jake BedwayPanelistNateHostOkay, so first topic we have.
is my favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks are playing tonight.
It is the opener, absolutely.
Yeah, let's clap
bit.
So our first question is, do you guys think the star-studded Seattle Seahawks will repeat this year?

From a non-biased podcasting view that we're in right now, it will be a little – I think it will be a little difficult because, like it says, I mean, the safety depth could be a concern, especially going to this game.

We have no Ty Okoda, and I think Nicky Manwari is questionable too for this game.
So,

So we'll see how that turns about, but – I think realistically we can go like 14-3, and we already have like a deep positioning in like the D-tackle room, linebacking core I absolutely love.

The team to beat is obviously the Rams, and we'll probably talk about the Rams a bit in this podcast, but I think anything's possible.
right, what about you,

Jake? I was saying all last year, I think Sam Darnold's like a borderline top 10 QB.

I think he could get even better this year because nobody was expecting Jackson Smith Najigwa to go off the way he did last year.

I mean, really, like you said, the only thing that would concern me is the Rams losing – the Rams gaining Myles Garrett.
Okay, so first topic we have.
is my favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks are playing tonight.
It is the opener, absolutely.
Yeah, let's clap
bit.
So our first question is, do you guys think the star-studded Seattle Seahawks will repeat this year?

From a non-biased podcasting view that we're in right now, it will be a little – I think it will be a little difficult because, like it says, I mean, the safety depth could be a concern, especially going to this game.

We have no Ty Okoda, and I think Nicky Manwari is questionable too for this game.
So,

So we'll see how that turns about, but – I think realistically we can go like 14-3, and we already have like a deep positioning in like the D-tackle room, linebacking core I absolutely love.

The team to beat is obviously the Rams, and we'll probably talk about the Rams a bit in this podcast, but I think anything's possible.
right, what about you,

Jake? I was saying all last year, I think Sam Darnold's like a borderline top 10 QB.

I think he could get even better this year because nobody was expecting Jackson Smith Najigwa to go off the way he did last year.

I mean, really, like you said, the only thing that would concern me is the Rams losing – the Rams gaining Myles Garrett.
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