Brock and Salk

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.    **The Mike Macdonald Show can be found exclusively on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app until 10 am Tuesday morning. 

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.

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Russell Wilson decied to join Cameo and Salk can't handle it. Then, we try to interpret some of the comments M's GM Justin Hollander made from the GM meetings and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

The hour starts with listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show to do a deep dive into Seahawks-Rams for Sunday, what has been clicking for the Seahawks so well, acquiring Rasheed Shahid and more.

For as intense as the Seahawks are, they do have a funny side to them. Brock and Salk explain what they mean by that. Then, Kyle Brandt of Good Morning Football joins the show to explain why he's been so excited about the Seahawks this year, what he expects in Sunday's game against the Rams and plenty more. In Blue 88, Brock breaks down why Matthew Stafford's QB play will be a big step up for the Seahawks to see on Sunday, one Colin Cowherd adjective on the Seahawks that needs to come to light on Sunday and one impact of these Seahawks blowouts that should be an advantage for Mike Macdonald.

Mariners GM Justin Hollander spoke at the MLB GM Meetings about their goal being to bring back a lot of the 2025 roster, specifically the guys in free agency, and Salk reacts to it to open the show. Afterwards, they re-air their conversation with Brian Baldinger to have him help preview the upcoming Seahawks-Rams game.

Brock discusses UW's loss to Wisconsin and begins to look ahead to Purdue but Salk veers us into a conversation on the state of college football in Washinton Wednesday. Then, we discuss Sam Darnold facing the Rams for the first time since his rough playoff performance against them last season and Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock discusses UW's loss to Wisconsin and begins to preview Purdue but Salk veers into a conversation about the state of college football in Washington Wednesday. Then, we discuss Sam Darnold facing the Rams for the first time since his rough playoff performance agains them last season and Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Brock discusses UW loss to Wisconsin and begins to look ahead to Purdue but Salk veers us into a conversation on the state of college football in Washinton Wednesday. Then, we discuss Sam Darnold facing the Rams for the first time since his rough playoff performance against them last season and Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Can Stephen A Smith name more Seahawks players or can Lyle name more Shakespeare stories? Brock and Salk start the hour with a game and put that to the test by reacting to Stephen A Smith sound talking about the Seahawks and having Lyle try to name Shakespeare stories. Then, they go Around The NFL with a variety of football topics.

There is a comparison to be made between the Seahawks and Goldilocks, so Brock and Salk outline it and explain why. They then have Brian Baldinger join the show to discuss the Seahawks, what has jumped out to him about the team, the upcoming game against the Rams and more. In Blue 88, topics include the stat that finally has more of the national audience bought in on the Seahawks, the critical situation in which both the Seahawks and Rams have suffered losses and why Mike Macdonald is now a players coach.

Salk opens the hour about how the Seahawks continue to impress and looks ahead again to Sunday against the Rams. Later, Joe Fortenbaugh of ESPN joins the show to share his insight on what should happen with gambling in sports moving forward as well as some Seahawks talk.

Bob Nigthegale says Ketel Marte and Fernando Tatis could be on the trade block. Should the M's be interested? Then, Jedd Fisch shot down rumors that he could take another open HC position. Brock and Salk debate whether it's believable. Plus, we discuss Salk's off air temperment,  airplane sleep etiquette, and how to help out around the house while laid off in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk analyze some numbers in which old school football traits appear to be returning, and they celebrate it in a lot of ways. They then re-air their conversation with Colin Cowherd of FOX Sports with him discussing the red-hot Seahawks, their upcoming marquee game against the Rams and plenty more. They also then react to the interview, including some of the sound that Cowherd provided about John Schneider and Pete Carroll.

FOX Sports doesn't have the Seahawks-Rams game as their No. 1 game of the week this Sunday, and Salk sounds off about it to Brock. They then preview the upcoming Rams game and talk through just how similar the two teams are on both sides of the ball. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at which Seahawks had the best game of their season, what has allowed Sam Darnold to bypass so many quarterbacks this year and which new branch of the Shanahan/Kubiak tree do we see blossoming this year.

Salk starts the show reacting to the Monday Night Football game, how it impacts the Seahawks and talks a bit about the upcoming Rams game as well. Colin Cowherd of FOX Sports then joins the show to discuss what has gone well for the Seahawks, the upcoming Rams game, Sam Darnold and more. After that, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald after the team took down the Cardinals and put together another dominating win.

We have some fun with Brock's nephew Sam Huard's fake punt for USC Friday and Brock's former broadcast partner, Jason Benetti realizing who it was after the fact. Then, we discuss the Seahawks dominant win, UW's disappointing loss to Wisconsin, and Lenny Wilkens passing away in Need to Know. *The Mike Macdonald Show can be found on the Seattle Sports YouTube page and the Seattle Sports app.

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The Seahawks are like a tidal wave as they have overwhelmed teams each of the last three games, so Brock and Salk what has caused this stretch of success. They also look into the strides that Mike Macdonald has taken as a motiavtor, specifically citing Tyrice Knight and Riq Woolen as two guys who lost their starting roles and have stepped up in a big way over the lact couple weeks. They credit Macdonald for a good portion of that. In Blue 88, topics include why the Seahawks will be the undoing of Jonathan Gannon, the Seahawk that was most targeted in trade talks and what happened to UW against Wisconsin on Saturday.

The Seahawks took down the Cardinals in dominating fashion on Sunday and Salk discusses just how fierce they looked. Then, they go Around The NFL with a handful of storylines from across the league.

We react to the best from Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah, and Mike Macdonald on with us this week in For You-In Review. Then, we preview the Cardinals Seahawks game with Jake Garcia of 12 Sports Arizona.

The hour starts with Whose Shoes, featuring a variety of Seahawks and Mariners topics. Later, Gee Scott stops by for his weekly appearance.

Brock and Lefko discuss the health of the Seahawks going into Sunday's game against the Cardinals and what it could mean for the debut of Rashid Shaheed. They also analyze why this Cardinals matchup will be different for the Seahawks than the last time these two teams played and a couple of the Cardinals players that will be the difference makers. In Blue 88, topics include Colin Cowherd's high praise of Sam Darnold, the most impressive aspect of the Seahawks pass rush group and one thing that Mike Macdonald demands from Klint Kubiak.

Mike Lefko, filling in for Salk, dissects the Thursday Night Football game between the Raiders and Broncos to start the show, a game in which was an absolute disaster. Then, they re-air their conversation with Trent Green of CBS Sports to preview this Sunday's Seahawks-Cardinals game, which he will be broadcasting.

We go Around the NFL with stories on a QB controversy in the NFC West, Pete Carroll being on thin ice already in Las Vegas, and the Colts big swing at the trade deadline being an endorsement of Daniel Jones. Then, we hear from Albert Breer and JJ Wtt on why they are so excited about this Seahawks team and Maura answers your fantasy football questions.

The hour starts by listening to some funny fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, Trent Green of CBS joins the show to help preview Sunday's game between the Seahawks and Cardinals, which he will be on the broadcast for.

Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were handed PFF's midseason MVP and Offensive Player of ther Year, so Brock and Salk discuss both of their incredible starts, discuss if this is what it's supposed to feel like for a dominant football team and what the Seahawks continue to do very well. They then debate what Jorge Polanco's free agent market will look like and if the Mariners could ultimately end up bringing him back. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at what area the Seahawks defense needs to go from good to great, some strengths of the Cardinals and how Mike Macdonald channeled some of Chris Petersen.

The Seahawks have become incredibly exciting and Salk reacts to all of the national media singing their praises. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joel Klatt of FOX Sports to discuss the Seahawks, college football and more.

Brock previews UW's matchup with Wisconsin in Washington Wednesday. Then, we get back into the idea of a trade for Tarik Skubal, what it would look like and why Salk says you need to know more about the rest of the roster before you could do it. Plus, Salk crowns this week's Trash Takes winner.

Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the Mariners are one of the teams that will be interested in a Tarik Skubal trade this winter, so Brock and Salk react to it and debate what it could take for the Mariners to logistically get it done. Afterwards, Joel Klatt of FOX Sports joins the show to engage in discussion on the Seahawks, college football and more.

Brock is a big fan of the Rashid Shaheed trade and highlights why with a few of his own takeaways. He and Salk then also discuss how many are now putting the Seahawks on a short list of Super Bowl favorites and if we all truly know enough about the Seahawks yet. In Blue 88, topics include a Sam Darnold/Joe Burrow compare and contrast, the overall takeaway from this year's NFL trade deadline and and the Huskies being ranked at No. 23 in the first College Football Playoff rankings.