Brock and Salk

Salk and Brock disagree on how many teams there are that are better than the Seahawks right now but Brock says the biggest thing is how meaningful that win was for the confidence of this Seahawks team. Then, in Need to Know we discuss the Seahawks win, the Yankees and Dodgers advancing to the World Series, The Kraken winning in OT vs Calgary and the Liberty winning the WNBA Championship.

We finish the hour by sitting down with Mike Macdonald to discuss yesterday's win. He talks about what was going through his head on the 31 yd TD pass to DK Metcalf, the contributions they got from Mike Jerrell and Josh Jobe, how Geno Smith looked, the hustle Devon Witherspoon showed in blocking for Derick Hall's fumble returned for a TD and more.

Brock and Salk spend more time on how well Mike Macdonald had his team prepared for the game in Atlanta, while discussing the poise and composure that the Seahawks played with. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways.

Brock and Salk give more credit to Mike Macdonald for the win over the Falcons along with highlighting some of the answers the Seahawks found for success on Sunday. They also discuss what was one of DK Metcalf's best games of the season and his importance to the team's win. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks during 10 AM games, Brock's favorite play from the Seahawks game and how the upcoming NFL quarterback class is shaping up in the college ranks right now.

The Seahawks strung together a much needed win over the Falcons, and Salk gives a ton of credit to Mike Macdonald for how well coached and well prepared they were. Then, Maura takes everyone Around The Weekend with all of the key stories from the NFL over the weekend.

Stacy Rost joins Mike Salk to discuss the Seahawks Falcons game, whether the Seahawks have a problem with drafting and developing O-line and D-line players and if Geno Smith can be a reason the Seahawks turn things around starting this weekend. Then, in Need to Know, Salk breaks down the Kraken's win, the MLB playoffs and the Seahawks injury updates. Plus, we take your calls on everything Seattle Sports.

The hour starts with a round of Which Is Better that includes a variety of topics. Later, they welcome on Gee Scott to talk about what's new in his life along with the Seahawks and their need to improve their offensive line.

Salk and Brady Henderson of ESPN talk the importance of a Seahawks win would be on Sunday and how they can't afford to lose four in a row. Salk also asks Brady for details on the Seahawks players meeting that was held this week. On Blue 88, Brock discusses college football taking a page from the NFL, can Michael Penix help Jimmy Lake this weekend, and DK Metcalf matching up against AJ Terrell.

Salk opens up the show discussing the unbelievable Guardians-Yankees fgame and he is still flabbergasted as to why people are rooting for the Yankees. Later, he welcomes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution to break down Sunday's upcoming matchup between the Seahawks and Falcons.

Brock and Salk discuss how important it is for the Seahawks not to lose a fourth straight game on Sunday and how Mike Macdonald is approaching preparing the team mentally. Then, Salk asks us the same questions he answered on a Mariners discussion panel with Shannon Drayer yesterday. What would you keep, get rid of or steal from another team when it comes to 2024 and the Mariners? Plus, Maura gives out lineup advice in her Fantasy Football Forecast.

The hour starts by listening to some hilarious listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, Maura takes everyone Around The NFL with storylines surrounding Russell Wilson, Tom Brady, Tua Tagovailoa and plenty more.

Brock and Salk open the hour talking more about the DK Metcalf trade idea as well as some of the response. They also react to some of their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah and start to weight the idea of the increased importance of linebackers nowadays and if they should get paid more than they do. In Blue 88, Brocks takes a closer look at Seahawks injuries, Seahawks stats, and another potential Seahawks trade.

Salk reacts to all of the online response to his DK Metcalf trade idea, including a lot of the negativity about it. They then revisit their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to talk DK Metcalf and the current state of the Seahawks.

Brock discusses where UW football stands heading into the bye week in Washington Wednesday. Then, he and Salk discuss whether MLB or College Football is in a worse spot when it comes to figuring out their finances and future. Plus, we hear all of the things Iowa and UW fans had to say about Brock in Mean Tweets.

Salk put out a poll on Twitter about a potential DK Metcalf trade. Him and Brock react to the early results, along with why Salk felt as if the idea behind a Metcalf trade is misunderstood. Later, they welcome on Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network to get his analysis on a potential Metcalf trade along with what the Seahawks have to do to get back on track.

Salk wrote an article regarding the idea of the Seahawks trading DK Metcalf, so the conversation is yet again debated upon by him and Brock. In Blue 88, topics include Tyrel Dodson, Jerry Jones and the buyers and sellers in this year's NFL trade market.

Salk loved how the Kraken played all around in their win yesterday, and he shares his thoughts on the contest to open the hour. Then, they re-air their conversation with former Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu.

Brock and Salk take a look at what Chris Long's Greenlight Podcast said about the Seahawks remaning schedule, they let you know what you Need to Know, they look back at Mike Macdonald's comments on Friday about their run defense issues and comparing that to what Lofa told us about how the LB's can set the tone for the physicality early, then they Answer the Question Jerk.

Salk isn't happy with Brock rooting for the Yankees and he wants to elaborte further on the topic, comparing them and their payroll back to the Mariners. Later, they welcome on former Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu.

Brock and Salk discuss how badly the Seahawks need a win against the Falcons on Sunday. They also compare the Lions roster building over the last couple of years to the possibility of what the Seahawks could be, especially after Mike Macdonald saying he expects the Seahawks to be a very physical football team. In Blue 88, Brocks dives in on Roy Robertson-Harris, Dan Lanning and Jedd Fisch.

Aaron Rodgers was on Monday Night Football and Salk has his thoughts on the QB while taking a look at his career. Later, he goes Around The Station and reacts to some sound regarding both the Mariners and Seahawks.

Have the Seahawks offensive stats underperformed so far this season? The run game can be chalked up to the scheme and lack of opportunities, but the WR corps has not lived up to their billing as one of the best in the league. Then, Justin joins us to bring back Ranked for the day.

Brock and Salk look at the state of college football and collegiate athletes getting paid at certain schools and compare that to pro sports, along with when the best time to pay these athletes are. After that, Salk asks Brock three burning Seahawks questions that he feels need to be answered.

Brock and Salk discuss all of the questions that currently surround the Seahawks after losing three in a row. They also react to Mike Macdonald's comments about his passionate belief that the Seahawks are going to be a physical football team. Does he mean this year or moving forward? In Blue 88, topics include the most alarming part about the Seahawks through six weeks, which Seahawks we should expect to return sooner rather than later, and what happened to UW against Iowa.

Salk watched a bunch of football over the weekend and had one big takeaway: all the great teams have great offensive lines. He said the Seahawks need to do the same. Later, Maura takes everyone Around The Weekend with NFL stprylines including the Cardinals-Packers, Ravens-Commanders, Bucs-Saints, Jaguars-Bears, Cowboys-Lions and Falcons-Panthers.

Mike Macdonald joins Mike Salk to discuss the Seahawks loss the the 49ers, the positives he saw on film, how he deals with the self inflicted wounds, why he's confident they will get the rushing attack going , what he saw from Geno Smith last night and how they can improve their turnover differential.