Brock and Salk

We react to the best things we heard from our guests, Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah, Mike Macdonald, and Daryl Johnston this week in For You-In Review. Then, we discuss Grey Zabel returning to practice, Tarik Skubal addressing trade rumors, the Kraken defeating Chicago 3-2 and the Texans upsetting the Bills on Thursday Night Football in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

Buster Olney believes that the Mariners could dominate the AL West for a decade, so Brock and Salk react to that and discuss what path the team may take blueprint wise to do so. Then, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

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Salk discusses what the third base spot for the Mariners could look like in 2026 and reacts to some sound from Adam Jude of The Seattle Times about the topic. Later, they re-air their conversation with Daryl Johnston of FOX Sports to get his analysis on the Seahawks and their upcoming game against the Titans, which he will be broadcasting.

We discuss who goes first if the Raiders decide to start firing people, Aaron Rodgers pushing to paly with a fracture in his non throwing wrist, growing frustration with Jalen Hurts among Eagle's offeensive players and Joe Burrow pushing to return to play in Around the NFL. Then, Lyle names as many U.S. Presidents as he can, we discuss PFF naming Riq Woolen the most lockdown CB so far this season and Buster Olney's take on Jorge Polanco's market. Plus, Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

We discuss who goes first if the Raiders decide to start firing people, Aaron Rodgers pushing to paly with a fracture in his non throwing wrist, growing frustration with Jalen Hurts among Eagle's offeensive players and Joe Burrow pushing to return to play in Around the NFL. Then, Lyle names as many U.S. Presidents as he can, we discuss PFF naming Riq Woolen the most lockdown CB so far this season and Buster Olney's take on Jorge Polanco's market. Plus, Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

The hour starts with listener voicemails for Here's the Thing. After that, Daryl Johnston of FOX Sports joins the show to share his insight on the Seahawks, their upcoming matchup against the Titans and some stories from his own career.

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Salk throws out a couple of numbers that he saw from a couple of charts about the Seahawks and (for good reason) states why it could surprise people. They later re-air their interview with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports as they discuss the Seahawks loss to the Rams and the performance of Sam Darnold in that game.

We discuss what's next for the M's after signing Josh Naylor. Would you be happy if they brought both Polanco and Naylor back? Then, Salk breaks down two things he loves about this Seahawks defense and one thing he thinks they still need. Plus, a new Trash Takes winner is crowned for the week.

The hour starts with a round of Which Is Better, featuring a variety of topics. Then, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the Seahawks loss, Sam Darnold's ceiling, his round of batting practice at Wrigley Field and plenty more.

Brock and Salk react to Daniel Jeremiah stating that he believed the Seahawks looked like the better team on Sunday. Were they? And how good are they? They also listen to more Josh Naylor sound from the press conference and why he is so easy to be a fan of. In Blue 88, topics include Sam Darnold's decision making, a realistic expectation for Rashid Shaheed the rest of the year and how Sean McVay was a really good test for the weeks ahead.

Josh Naylor's press conference was awesome in a variety of ways and Salk goes through some of the quotes that stood out to him. Later, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network who breaks down a lot of what jumped out to him in the contest, including Sam Darnold, the defense and more.

We hear what the national media had to say about Sam Darnold after Sunday's loss and decide whether it's accurate or overblown. Then, we check in with M's insider Shannon Drayer on the Josh Naylor signing and what other work the Mariners still have to do this offseason.

Brock and Salk react to a bunch of sound featuring a variety of personalities staying optimistic on the Seahawks. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment to share his insight on the Seahawks game, including Sam Darnold, the defense and more.

Brock and Salk react to Mike Macdonald sound from Monday and they overall didn't get the sense that he was overly frustrated or annoyed after the loss and they talk through some reasons for why that might be. They also dissect some of the Josh Naylor contract now that it's finalized and look forward to a few options for what the Mariners could do next. In Blue, Brock dives in on what the Rams did more than any other team against the Seahawks, some notable Seahawks PFF grades and what Mike Macdonald was clear about what can get fixed from Sunday's game.

Salk opens the show explaining why there are reasons to be optimistic after the Seahawks loss to the Rams, and he explains why he thinks Mike Macdonald may feel the same way. After that, they re-air their conversations with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald with all of his takeaways after their game against the Rams.

Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss Sunday's loss, how he makes crucial in game decisions while calling defense, what it's like to go head to head with Sean McVay, how he will approach trying to cut back turnovers with wanting Darnold to remain aggressive, what a healthy Uchenna Nwosu brings to this team, the Rams executing a perfect punt, and some injury updates.

Salk defends his Christmas tree being up already in his Josh Naylor reaction video last night. Then, we discuss the Mariners re-signing Josh Naylor and beginning to shift the narrative that's surrounded them and Sam Darnold not being abel to shake his narrative this weekend. Plus, we discuss the Seahawks loss, the M's signing Naylor to a 5 year deal, the Kraken defeating the Sharks, UW's win over Purdue and the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley in Need to Know. 

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Brock and Salk react to Sam Darnold's tough performance against the Rams and how many question marks should still be attahced to his name moving forward. Afterwards, they go through all of their Seahawks Takeaways from Sunday's game.

The Seahawks use a close game to the Rams in LA and Brock and Salk break down why they believe they did, what jumped out to them in the contest and what it means going forward. They then explain why they think the Josh Naylor contract is sicuh a big deal and what this sets up for the rest of the offseason. In Blue 88, topics include what Sam Darnold needs to listen to for affirmation, how 4th downs and the Seahawks interior offensive line played a factor in the loss and how the Seahawks contained the play making of Matt Stafford.

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We react to our favorite things we heard from guests like Brian Baldinger, Kyle Brandt, Daniel Jeremiah and Mike Macdonald this week in For You-In Review. Then, we discuss Aaron Judge beating Cal Raleigh out for MVP, the injury report ahead of Seahawks Rams, and the Kraken's 5-3 win over Winnepeg in Need to Know. Plus, We take your calls, as we do every Friday.

The hour starts with a round of Buy Or Sell featuring a variety of Seahawks and NFL topics. After that, Gee Scott joins the show for his weekly segment.

MLB should be ashamed with how they did their presentation of the MVP award, so Brock and Salk react to it along with further debating the AL MVP race. They also break down what specifically it will take for the Seahawks to beat the Rams on Sunday. In Blue 88, topics include some compelling sound from Sam Darnold, why the Rashid Shaheed trade could go from good to great in the next seven weeks and which Seahawk Brock really wants to see have his best game of the year so far on Sunday.