Brock and Salk

Brock and Salk dive into the Mariners’ ongoing Managerial Search, touching on remaining names Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler as well as the remainder of the field. The crew competes for worst take of the week in Trash Takes. In Need to Know, the Mariners’ Managerial Search rages on, Opinions on what Quenton Nelson will add, Rays survive to see another World Series game.

From a potential resigning to personality and systematic versatility, Jeff Saturday joins Brock and Salk to talk everything Quenton Nelson. Peter Schrager joins the program to break down how Seahawks’ GM John Schneider is regarded around the league, other Colts players on the trade block and how Quenton Nelson will shift the feel of this Seahawk Offensive Line. In Need to Know, the Mariners’ Managerial Search rages on, Opinions on what Quenton Nelson will add, Rays survive to see another World Series game.

Brock and Salk talk potential trades for the Seahawks following dealing for Quenton Nelson. What messages are sent to different areas of the Seahawk team by bringing the 6x All-Pro in? How does the arrival of Nelson change things for Sam Darnold? Can veteran leadership on the Offensive Line change the ceiling of a Grey Zabel? In Need to Know, the Mariners’ Managerial Search rages on, Opinions on what Quenton Nelson will add, Rays survive to see another World Series game. In Blue 88, Brock breaks down the impact a guard can have on a QB, parallels between Coach Mike Macdonald and Former Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll and the defense’s success.

Mike Salk kicks off the show recapping the last 24 hours of buzz since the Seahawks’ acquisition of Quenton Nelson. What are the chances the ‘Hawks Re-Sign Nelson? In Need to Know, the Mariners’ Managerial Search rages on, Opinions on what Quenton Nelson will add, Rays survive to see another World Series game. Daniel Jeremiah joins the program for his weekly conversation with Brock and Salk.

Brock and Salk open the hour discussing the throwback Seahawks uniforms and the Seahawks teams of old. In Need to Know Seahawks might need to change up their tight end group, chaos in college football, Brewers on the verge of winning the World Series. The mariners hunt for a manger has been shaken up after two candidates have been removed and two names, Jason Kanzler and Joe Espada, have become front runners. Seahawks trade for Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts. How will the O-line change with the return of Anthony Braford and the addition of Quenton Nelson?

Brock and Salk open the hour discussing how the offense has improved and Mike Macdonald is starting to get more hands on with the offense. In Need to Know, Seahawks crush Kenneth Walker on Sunday Night football, possible changes to MLB rules, and the Dallas Cowboys get a big win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. The NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah makes his weekly appearance on the show. He gives insight into Seahawks’ player Nick Emmanwori, how having a receiver like JSN makes playing QB easier, the return of Anthony Bradford and success of Abe Lucas, and much more.

Brock and Salk open the hour discussing how much confidence the Seahawks’ win has given the team and fans. In Need to Know the Seahawks are playing the way they want to play, the Milwaukee Brewers look dominate during the World Series in the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium, and much more. Brock gives insight that teams the are willing to take hits and play hard as seasons go on will be successful at all levels. Teams need to practice like they play. In Blue 88, Brock says when it comes to injury reports Mike Macdonald is protecting players at all costs and does not expect Charles cross to play against the Chicago Bears, the Seahawks defense has a speed advantage over teams, and the Seahawks are a top three team in the NFL.

Salk opens the show bragging about how correct he was about Kenneth Walker after his poor game against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football and reads text from listeners.  In Need to Know Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross has an ankle injury and both injured running backs will practice, NFC North is the best division in football, and the Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from their first World Series title. In The Mike Macdonald Show the coach gives insight to game prep throughout the week, some pre-snap playcalling, the offensive lines improvement, JSN’s versatility, and much more.

Brock and Salk share how last night's win was a "narrative buster" on so many levels, and heap more praise on Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Need to Know. The Mike Macdonald Show can be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tues morning when it will be available on all streaming platforms.

Brock and Salk debate where they stand on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who put together his best game of the season according to QBR, while also taking points off the board with a costly interception, hear from the Seahawks defense in Need to Know, and Brock makes an interesting comparison between Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a Mariners legend.

Brock & Salk celebrate the Seahawks dominant win over the Chiefs on Sunday night, put the Kenneth Walker narrative to bed with a lullaby, highlight running back Emmanuel Wilson's best game of the season in Need to Know, how the Seahawks forced Patrick Mahomes into one of the worst games of his career, and Salk asks Brock how a great defense sets the edge in Blue 88.

Salk begins the show taking a victory lap after the Seahawks dominant defensive performance against the Chiefs, unpacks where the NFC West stands after the 49ers first loss of the season in Need to Know, and tries to make sense of the AFC North as we go around the NFL.

Mike Lefko celebrates his birthday filling in for Mike Salk, chats with Brock about the various challenges for first-time offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and his relationship with Sam Darnold, dive into the injury report ahead of the Seahawks Sunday night matchup with the Chiefs, look at how injuries are piling up for the Los Angeles Rams, and wrap up the show by taking your calls!

Mike Lefko celebrates his birthday filling in for Mike Salk, as he and Brock revisit the Kenneth Walker's tenure with the Seahawks before he departed in free agency to join the Kansas City Chiefs, who they are rooting for in the World Series between the Brewers and Rays, and Gee Scott drops by to shake things up and explain why he is not nervous about Sunday's game.

Mike Lefko spends his birthday filling in for Mike Salk, responding to a text that claimed the Seahawks must win or the season is over, Brock explains why Zach Charbonnet will be a "very motivated terminator" in his return from injury, and what could look different for the Seahawks offense on Sunday in Blue 88

Mike Lefko spends his birthday filling in for Mike Salk, as the late night texters celebrate the Kraken's big win, some key updates for both the Seahawks and Chiefs injury reports ahead of Sunday night's matchup in Need to Know, and ESPN's Brady Henderson breaks down the Seahawks offensive struggles and possible trade deadline targets.

Salk is joined by ESPN's Brady Henderson to answer a simple question, which is better? They share the latest from the Seahawks injury report in Need to Know, and wrap up the show by listening to Maura's fantasy forecast.

Salk hears your messages in Here's the Thing, discovers a shocking act of plagarism by Brock, explores the chances Stephen Vogt manages the Mariners in Need to Know, and is joined by ESPN's Brady Henderson to piece together everything lacking from the Seahawks offense.

Salk opens the show by breaking down the huge opportunity for the Seahawks to quiet the noise this sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, what he'll be watching closely as the Seahawks offense tries to break out of its slump, an update on running back Zach Charbonnet in Need to Know, chats with Kansas City radio host Carrington Harrison, and previews the battle between Kenneth Walker III and the Seahawks defense in Blue 88.

Salk opens the show by exploring some new names reportedly tied to the Mariners managerial vacancy, what the return of Zach Charbonnet could do for the Seahawks ahead of their Sunday night matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs, and go over the state of the NFC West with ESPN's Peter Schrager.

Brock and Salk open the hour recapping their interview with Peter Schrager and discuss Brian Fleury. In Need to Know what mentality should Seahawks running backs have? Controversy in Philadelphia and much more in Need to Know. In Washington Wednesday Brock discusses Washington backup QB Elijah Brown stepping up for the Huskies and elevating the players around him. In trash takes Michael Robinson comments on Jalen Hurts and College Football Playoff. 

Brock and Salk open the hour to discuss how the Seahawks running backs are getting hit at or before the line of scrimmage on over 50% of run plays. In Need to Know trade targets for the Seahawks before the deadline, NFL players union and Jalen Hurts, and much more in Need to Know. Peter Schrager joins the show to give his input on the Seahawks’ run game and if Kenneth Walker would even make a big impact if he was still on the team, Sam Darnold’s legacy, and the impact of a first time play caller. 

Brock and Salk open the hour discussing their interview with Kurt Warner and how Sam Darnold can help elevate the offense. In Need to Know Khalil Mack or Quenton Nelson potential trade targets, the Philadelphia Eagles under investigation, the Kraken win in a shootout.  Brock has power washing chores after the show. What qualities should the next Mariners’ manager have? In Blue 88 Brock says Joe Burrow had the best progressions with LSU, Sam Darnold is good but not elite, the Darkside Podcast does not have any upside. 

Salk opens the show to discuss the Kraken game and the importance of them winning early in the season. How will the Seahawks’ offense change with Zach Charbonnet? In Need to Know the Seahawks’ offensive line is creating a problem for the offense and the return of Kenneth Walker, the controversy surrounding Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts blood clots, and the dicey game from the Kraken. Daniel Jeremiah joins the show and discusses Sam Darnold, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Seahawks’ running backs.

Kurt Warner joins Brock and Salk to talk Seahawks, adjusting to a new offense, Modern NFL Football, his JSN comparison and more! In Need to Know, the Washington Commanders continue to confuse as they drop to the 49ers on Monday Night Football, Zach Charbonnet getting closer to return, Anthony Bradford is cleared to return to practice and the Seahawks have made an addition to the TE room, Does this WS matchup mean no salary cap in Baseball? Hardly. Mariners’ managerial candidates - who do you like? Did this process begin too late? In Answer the Question Jerk, Brock and Salk answer questions on Court, Shirt Jackets, TV Reboots and more!