Tag: Mina Kimes

Mina Kimes shares ideas for the Seahawks’ No. 9 overall pick

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux both earned some praise.

The Seahawks are less than two weeks away from ushering in their next generation of talent in the 2022 NFL draft. Heading into this draft class they’re down one star quarterback but unlike in previous years they actually have a high pick. For the first time since 2010, they hold a top-10 overall selection, which puts them in rare position to land a real difference-maker.

On Thursday ESPN analyst Mina Kimes joined the Seahawks Insiders podcast and shared her thoughts on what the team should do should do when they’re on the clock. LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux both earned some praise, per the team website.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if it just comes down to the best player available. You know, if Derek Stingley is there, you take him, and Thibodeaux is off the board and maybe the top tackles are. Although I would take Stingley over honestly a tackle personally, I think he’s that good. I think he’s the kind of player that you can build a defense around or if Thibodeaux was there, Thibodeaux for me. Let me put it this way, the Seahawks would be thrilled if Carolina takes a quarterback, I think. I don’t expect them to go quarterback with nine, but you know I could be shocked, but I think if those picks can be used on positions like wide receiver quarterback whatever that the Seahawks don’t need, I think they would be over the moon because there could be some really, really talented blue-chippers available.”

This was before we learned that Seattle is re-signing 2019-2021 backup QB Geno Smith to a one-year deal. That means we can probably go ahead and assume they won’t be drafting a quarterback this year – certainly not at that spot.

Stingley and Thibodeaux are both worthy targets at No. 9, especially considering the relative depth of this offensive tackle class. Then again, aside from taking Russell Okung at No. 6 overall in 2010 this front office has had almost zero success drafting offensive linemen. Picking one as early as possible may give them the best chance to hit on a sure thing.

If the Seahawks follow Mina’s advice and shoot for one of the blue-chip elite defensive prospects, other names to watch include Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd, who could replace Bobby Wagner. There’s also freakish Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton and Florida State pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II.

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Seahawks legends, players and reporters share tributes to John Clayton

Judging by the outpouring of responses from around the league, Clayton had a profound impact on everyone involved with his work.

ESPN’s NFL writer and reporter John Clayton died on Friday at the age of 67. Judging by the outpouring of responses from around the league, Clayton had a profound impact on everyone touched by his work.

Here’s what Seattle Seahawks legends, current players, analysts and beat reporters are sharing about Clayton.

ESPN’s Mina Kimes: ‘Kyle Hamilton is the best player in the draft’

Pretty strong words regarding the former Notre Dame safety.

It’s a shame that Kyle Hamilton suffered an injury ended his final season at Notre Dame prematurely. That robbed Irish fans of a few more opportunities to see him in gold and blue, and who knows if the Fiesta Bowl would have turned out differently had he suited up for it? Even so, people have not soured on his NFL prospects one bit. In fact, when ESPN’s “NFL Live” did a broadcast from the NFL Scouting Combine, analyst Mina Kimes gave Hamilton the strongest vote of confidence she could:

Kimes’ reasoning is sound. At a time when safeties are being asked to do more than they ever have, Hamilton has answered the call and much more. The idea of any rebuilding NFL defense reconstructing its entire unit around him has to make any Irish fan giddy. He might not be doing it in South Bend anymore, but that won’t make the fan base love him any less.

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Seahawks throw shade at Jeff Garcia by sharing Marcus Trufant pick

That was one of 83 career interceptions Garcia threw.

Every day on Twitter there’s a main character and 99% of the time that’s not a good thing. Yesterday it was former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia, who shared an idiotic and sexist rant on Instagram about brilliant ESPN NFL analyst and Seahawks fan Mina Kimes. Garcia took a familiar line for critics of Kimes and other women in sports – that because she hasn’t actually played the game itself she’s unqualified to talk about it.

Predictably, Garcia got dunked on the rest of the day – including by some prominent accounts. The Seahawks didn’t come right out and trash Garcia, but they threw some subtle shade by sharing this highlight of him throwing an interception to former Seattle cornerback Marcus Trufant.

That was one of 83 career interceptions thrown by Garcia, who went 58-58 as a starter.

Trufant totaled 21 picks for the Seahawks, who he played 136 games for between 2003-2012. He made the Pro Bowl in 2007 and has never made an ass of himself on social media.

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Mina Kimes: Seahawks front office to blame for 2021 failures

Watch ESPN analyst Mina Kimes hit the bullseye on why Seattle has fallen off in 2021.

Declining returns in the NFL draft are what got the Seahawks here. This roster is frayed all over and a regression by their franchise quarterback Russell Wilson has revealed just how deep the rot goes.

Watch ESPN analyst Mina Kimes hit the bullseye on why Seattle has fallen off in 2021.

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Mina Kimes breaks down why the Seahawks should sign Odell Beckham Jr.

Watch NFL analyst and Seahawks superfan Mina Kimes break down why Seattle should sign him.

The Seahawks have a lot of good reasons to try to add former Browns and Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.. The latest reporting from Jeremy Fowler at ESPN says the organization is having internal discussions about claiming Beckham. Additionally, over the weekend, it was reported by USA Today that Russell Wilson has been urging the team to sign him. Keeping Wilson happy is probably the best reason why this makes sense.

Watch NFL analyst and Seahawks superfan Mina Kimes break down why Seattle should sign him.

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Mina Kimes, Dan Orlovsky debate who’s to blame for Seahawks’ collapse vs. Titans

So, what went wrong and who should get the blame?

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a rare collapse at home against the Tennessee Titans this week, giving up a 15-point second-half lead in the loss.

So, what went wrong and who should get the blame? Watch Mina Kimes, Dan Orlovsky and the rest of the NFL Live crew debate the issue.

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ESPN’s Mina Kimes helped chef David Chang become first celebrity to win ‘Millionaire’

What a moment!

David Chang, the chef known for his Momofuku line of restaurants and his Netflix series Ugly Delicious, just made some incredible game show history.

On Sunday, he became the first-ever celebrity to win the top prize in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, which means the charity he chose, Southern Smoke Foundation (which helps people in the restaurant industry during crises including the COVID-19 pandemic) gets $1 million.

The final question was a tough one: “Although he and his wife never touched a light switch for fear of being shocked, who was the first president to have electricity in the White House?”

Chang decided to phone a friend, and that happened to be … ESPN’s Mina Kimes! She ended up helping him with the answer: “It’s probably [Benjamin] Harrison.”

Chang decided to go for it and said Harrison. And he won!

Kimes had the perfect reaction:

For more on the win, head over to USA TODAY, who spoke with Chang after the victory.

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Falcons TE Hayden Hurst talks mental health issues on ESPN podcast

In the world of sports where players are taught to play through pain, injury and exhaustion, speaking up about issues such as depression and anxiety is predictably uncommon.

In the world of sports where players are taught to play through pain, injury and exhaustion, speaking up about things such as depression and anxiety is predictably uncommon.

Mental health is a complex issue that athletes in particular tend to shy away from. Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is one of the few exceptions, though. Acquired in an offseason trade with the Baltimore Ravens, Hurst figures to be a big part of Atlanta’s offense in 2020.

The 2018 first-round pick, who has been driving back and forth between Jacksonville and Atlanta to practice with quarterback Matt Ryan, took some to speak with Mina Kimes on the ESPN Daily podcast about his own battles with depression.

You can watch a clip of Hurst’s appearance below as tweeted by Kimes, or click here to listen to the full interview.

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Teddy Bridgewater reflects on his relationship with South Florida football

New Orleans Saints QB Teddy Bridgewater spoke about his relationship with high school football in Liberty City, his old Miami neighborhood.

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The love that New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has for his old hometown is almost famous. He’s a big advocate for high school football, often returning for games when the schedule allows. He discussed his affinity for Liberty City — the Miami neighborhood he hails from, along with other NFL stars like Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Indianapolis Colts wideout T.Y. Hilton, whose father is a legendary coach in the community — with Mina Kimes on the ESPN Daily podcast. Liberty City is a hotbed of football talent and recruiting, often playing host to big-time college recruiters like Alabama coach Nick Saban.

“I come back every chance I get,” Bridgewater said. “Every chance I get. With the schedule that we had in New Orleans, I was able to come home on Sundays after games, and just ride through the community and let them see me like, ‘This guy was playing football on Sunday and he’s back here the Monday after that, visiting high schools and things like that.'”

While some of Bridgewater’s antics have leaned closer to goofiness, like his temporary stint on his high school’s dance team, Bridgewater has also done what he can to support the community with school supplies giveaways and footing the dinner bill for the football team — players, coaches, and support staff included. From his perspective, these actions do a lot to bridge the gap between the current and future generations of Liberty City talent.

Bridgewater continued, “I just want to show everyone that I’m just like them still. I still get the same 24 hours you get, and I still bleed just the way you do. So I try to let them know that I’m still the same guy. That’s why I come back, because in those same neighborhoods there’s the next Teddy Bridgewater, there’s the next Amari Cooper, and the next Duke Johnson. And they need to see us in the flesh. And as long as they’re able to see that we’re able to be touched, we’re within arm’s reach, it makes a difference in our lives, and it makes a difference in their lives.”

These words and actions make Bridgewater’s character easy to measure. His skills on the football field, having gone 5-0 as a starter with the Saints in 2019, speaks for itself. Hopefully the Saints can work out a contract extension with the pending free agent, but it won’t be easy.

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