Podcasts about In Blue

Some people in the sports media don’t think the Seahawks have what it takes to repeat. In Need to Know, Naylor was the hero yesterday with a clutch Grand Slam, the Mariners may be short at short stop and the Spurs get a much needed win in New York in the NBA Finals. The Mariners are struggling with some injuries right now, who is going to step up? In Blue 88, Brock tries to find a comp for Jalen Milroe, the intensity of OTAs and the gambling scandal of Brendan Sorsby.  

Brock and Salk go over what Jeff Passan says the Mariners’ should do at the deadline in a Pirates’ pitcher.  In Need to Know, Derrick Hall is excited to be back in Seattle on a long-term deal and Russell Wilson posts a retirement video thanking the 12’s. Then in Takeaways, Brock and Salk give their biggest notes from Seahawks practices so far. In Blue 88, Brock goes over Seahawks training camp, the Russ retirement and some notes on the offensive line.

MLB has pitched its new CBA proposal and Salk explains why it could be a total win for almost all baseball fans. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss what stood out to her on the Mariners road trip, Victor Robles and plenty more. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks best and worst move of the offseason, do the Seahawks have a secret weapon and what a reasonable expectation is for the Seahawks rookies.

The Mariners sweep the A's and played arguably their best series of the year, and Brock and Salk highlight the surge in offense from the series. They also react to Julian Love's interview with Bump and Stacy and what impressed them about some of his answers. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Gardner, Minshew, a potential Myles Garrett trade and the upcoming UW Football schedule.

The Mariners had their second piggyback game on Monday night and there is a lot of conversation to be had about it, so Brock and Salk go through it. They also discuss Julio being late to the plate on Sunday afternoon after the 5th inning defensive miscue by Randy Arozarena and wonder if it actually displayed a sign towards Julio's leadership. In Blue 88, topics include Leonard Williams, which Seahawk needs to start participating in offseason workouts and the Seahawks right guard position.

Mike Lefko highlights some of the biggest questions currently facing the Mariners and if any of them will be answered on this upcoming road trip. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to discuss J.P. Crawford moving to third base, Colt Emerson, the piggybacking and more. In Blue 88, Michael Bumpus joins to break down what he'll be looking for at Seahawks OTA's, what to make of Matthew Stafford's extension and potential Seahawks joint practices.

Brock and Salk highlight some of the ups and downs so far of the Mariners season and why they have felt a little more intense. They then debate if whether the Seahawks should pay Derrick Hall and the photo of him that recently surfaced. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on what Bill Belichick and Kurt Warner brought to light this week, who could be the J.P. Crawford this season for the Seahawks and if Nick Emmanwori has been listening to the show.

Brock and Salk react to Colt Emerson's first hit/home run and discuss that he looks pretty big league ready. They also parlay the Emerson conversation to talk through what is now the Mariners Family and the culture that has truly been built over the last few years. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on if theSeahawks will have any joint practices,  what got some short shrift during a Mike Macdonald speach and why the Seahawks walk and talks were so meaningful.

The Mariners called up Colt Emerson and Brock and Salk debate whether or not it was the right decision or if it was done too early. They then highlight what has gone wrong for the Mariners so far and what needs to get fixed. In Blue 88, topics include who is the Colt Emerson equivalent for the Seahawks, just how dominant the Seahawks defense is and what the national narrative is on the Seahawks schedule.

Brock and Salk react to the Seahawks schedule and discuss why it is tough, but a very fair schedule. They then look into what life without Cal raleigh will look like for the Mariners and who has to step up in the meantime. In Blue 88, topics include why Mike Macdonald could spend more time with the offense, why the draft grade on Jadarian Price is encouraging compared to some other running backs and who around the league has a brutal schedule.

Brock and Salk dive in to Cal Raleigh's injury and what the best course of action could be. They then react to Colin Cowherd's top ten QB list for 2026 and discuss whether they agree with where he ranked Sam Darnold. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at more QB rankings, why he relates to Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar and what could be different about the Week 1 matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots compared to the Super Bowl.

Brock and Salk highlights Julio's hot first month and a half at the plate and the importance of it. They also highlight how weak the rest of the AL currently is and what course of action could be reasonable for the Mariners at this point. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on why word of mouth continues to be an effective tool for the Seahawks, the idea of a new Seahawks stadium and the idea of Beau Stephens making an impact as a rookie.

Brock and Salk highlight Cal Raleigh's struggles and wonder what the reason for them may be. They also talk through some of the Mariners most concerning trends so far. In Blue 88, topics include what stood out about Daniel Jeremiah's post draft grades, how a UFL trend could be an NFL conversation and which Seahawks are really listening to Mike Macdonald regarding the offseason.

Brock and Salk talk through the Mariners series win over the Braves and discuss having to control the controllables. They then highlight a few of the best stories of the Mariners season so far. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold and Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks signed edge rusher Dante Fowler, so Brock and Salk discuss what he will bring to the table with this team. They also debate how long the Mariners will be able to simply tread water for and if it can be longer than usual. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on Dante Fowler, some Seahawks undrafted free agents to watch for in OTA's and the Seahawjks strength of schedule for 2026.

Brock is back from vacation and shares some details with Salk about rhe trip, along with a little bit of Mariners talk regarding getting swept over the weekend by the Royals. Brock then shares his thoughts on the Seahawks draft and what he liked about what the team did. In Blue 88, topics include a Jadarian Price comparison, comparing first round quarterbacks and running backs of the past and what the most intriguing personnel news was over the weekend.

Mike Lefko and Charlie Furbush go through what we should be watching for in this weekend's series between the Mariners and Royals. They then highlight some looming questions around the Mariners, including Bryce Miller, Matt Brash and Colt Emerson. In Blue 88, Michael Bumpus joins to break down which Seahawks he is most excited to see at rookie minicamp, how Jalen Milroe will be utilized this fall and what the Seahawks not drafting an edge rusher tells you about the confidence they have in this group.

Salk and Bryan Walter discuss how the Seahawks did in this NFL Draft and which player could make the fastest impact. They also go into how this will have an impact on the Seahawks season in a variety of different ways. In Blue 88, topics include which Seahawks draft pick will make the biggest immediate impact, which free agent edge rusher would be most ideal in Seattle and if any of the Seahawks undrafted free agents jumped out.

Brock and Salk dive further into the Seahawks drafting Jadarian Price and why the pick makes so much sense for the Seahawks. They then break down who Price is and what traits jump off the page as a running back. In Blue 88, topics include the best pick of the first round, the worst pick of the first round and the most telling trend of this year's first round selections.

The middle of the order came through in the 9th inning to bring the Marinersa win, and Brock and Salk talk about how important that was. Brock then reveals who he wants to see the Seahawks draft today at pick No. 32. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on which two factors have created a ton of groupthink in the NFL, teams wanting to trade back in this NFL Draft and how Mike Mayock took the alignment conversation a step further.

It wasn't supposed to start this way for the Mariners, who are off to a slow start and have lost two in a row to the A's and looks ahead to what they need to do in their remaining April games. They then look back at the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and parlaying that by asking the question of if this NFL Draft as a letdown, along with why the Seahawks reportedly want to trade back in this draft. In Blue 88, topics include some Mike Macdonald sound on how the scheme could evolve, if there's a Seahawk who could get traded on draft night and a slept on name in the draft stat stands out to Brock.

Brock and Salk discuss the decision to pinch hit Connor Joe yesterday as opposed to leaving Luke Raley in the game and what went into it. They then go through soem aspects of the Mariners that warrant patience and some that could need change. In Blue 88, topics include another way to look at Seahawks free agency, what Dante Fowler may have left in the tank and another way to evaluate the way the Seahawks go about identifying their type of player.

The Mariners suffer a really tough loss to the Padres as they allowed five runs in the 9th inning, so Brock and Salk discuss how it unfolded and why the loss happened. They then dive into why the Seahawks drafting Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price at No. 32 could be the best move, and talk through the value of running backs overall. In Blue 88, Brock gives his analysis on one team the Seahawks look at closely in the draft acquisition phase, what differentiates a defensive playcaller like Mike Macdonald from offensive playcallers and re-evaluating the 2025 NFL Draft and the Seahawks class from a year ago.

Brock turns 50 years old today, so Salk reads him a list of 15 things people should know before turning age 50. They then respond to the news of Dianna Russini resigning from The Athletic and the double standard that is happening. In Blue 88, topics include how a re-draft of 2025 would've played out for the Seahawks, where did the Huskies practice on Tuesday and a canceled draft visit.

Brock and Salk discuss the Mariners sweep of the Astros and how different the offense looks when their best players are hitting. They then react to a fantasy football list that says the Seahawks have gotten worse. Moreso than any other team in the NFL. They debate if there is any truth to that or not. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at who is an ideal fit for the Seahawks in the draft, why this draft is so hard on established programs like the Seahawks, and who the next Seahawks owner should be.

Brock and Salk go through so many of the Mariners that contributed in the three wins over the weekend against the Astros. They then go through some of their Mariners Takeaways, including J.P. Crawford, Josh Naylor and much more. In Blue 88, topics include how far back the Seahawks go in gaining data on a prospect, an attribute that should be more talked about and Mike Macdonald at The Masters.

Salk talks through an article from Adam Jude highlighting the areas in which the Mariners have struggled offensively, but Salk wonders the reason why that it's all happening. They then go through a game of Whose Shoes featuring a variety of topics. In Blue 88, topics include John Schneider's process, an attribute in the draft process that is rarely discussed and if the Seahawks could trade for a certain noteworthy running back.

Brock and Salk discuss what is next for the Mariners and what has gone wrong so far as they sit at 4-9. Afterwards, Greg Wyshinski of ESPN joins the show to discuss the Kraken firing Ron Francis, how they will move forward and what the Kraken have to do to become a winning hockey team. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the Seahawks that have the most to develop and gain this upcoming season, if the Seahawks will draft a running back and why the Seahawks aren't alone in adding impact at the line of scrimmage.

Brock and Salk respond to Cal's quote about the Mariners needing to do the little things and how that hasn't shown up in the Texas series. After that, Shannon Drayer joins the show to shar her insight on the team's road trip, the execution thus far and much more. In Blue 88, topics include Albert Breer's column on John Schneider, Sam Darnold's wedding photos and what Brock took away from watching UW spring practice.

Brock and Salk go through their first impressions of the Mariners through 11 games and what has jumped out to them. They then offer three different views of the Mariners for where they're at: a pessimistic view, an optimistic view and a realistic view. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Jonah Coleman, Jeremiyah Love and Seahawks that have exceeded expectations.

Salk reacts to MLB Network stating that they have the Mariners at No. 3 in their power rankings but also have some cause for concern. He agrees, and lists a couple of those concerns. He also goes through a few newsworthy NFL stories including Puka Nacua, Aaron Rodgers, AJ Brown and more. In Blue 88, Brady Henderson of ESPN joins to break down a slept on former draft prospect that John Schneider loved, whether it's more likely that the Seahawks will trade up or down in the draft and when a Devon Witherspoon extension could get done.

Brock and Salk share what stood out to each of them from their conversation with Philip Rivers and what they learned about the Seahawks from it. They then discuss some of their takeaways from the Mariners first week of the season, including what they have like and what leaves them slightly concerned. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on a Mike Macdonald/Sean McVay comparison that he hasn't heard before, how Macdonald compares to some business leaders and a new football term that he learned from Philip Rivers.

Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks have another marquee move left in them this offseason and who that acquisition could be. They then welcome on Robert Murray of Fansided, who broke the Colt Emerson extension news, to get his insight on how it all came together, what it means for the Mariners and their players, and who could be the next Mariners extension candidate. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at John Schneider, the challenges of a shortened offseason for the Seahawks and who the biggest stars of Hard Knocks for the Seahawks could be this summer.

Brock and Salk react to the Mariners extending Colt Emerson and why it fits the Mariners team philosophy that they continue to deploy. They then discuss the Mariners walking off the Yankees last night and Cal Raleigh coming up clutch in the 9th inning. In Blue 88, topics include a potential Seahawks trade in the draft, what jumped out about the latest Tory Horton injury news and why the Seahawks added former UW offensive coordinator Jimmy Daugherty to the staff.

The Mariners are being picked to win the American League across many outlets heading into the year, and Salk discusses how different this is for them. They then bring on Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac to get his insight on the details of the JSN extension and the ripple effect that could have on future Seahawks contracts. In Blue 88, Michael Bumpus calls in to dive into the amount of money the Seahawks have spent on their WR room this offseason, what the reaction in the building will be to JSN's extension and who should be the Seahawks next priority (aside from Devon Witherspoon).

Salk further discusses the Seahawks extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba and why this signals that the Seahawks have had a clear plan for this offseason. He then goes through the No. 4 Most Intriguing Mariner, as he counts down his Top 10, in Colt Emerson. In Blue 88, Bryan Walters joins the show to diive in on the JSN extension, what makes JSN so great and if there is any concern to the Seahawks not bringing in many marquee names from the outside so far this offseason.

The Mariners Spring Breakout Game is today and Salk highlights how great the Mariners farm system is and also that this is why you rebuild back when they did. Afterwards, Kraken broadcaster John Forslund joins the show to discuss all things Kraken and their current play. In Blue 88, topics include the potential of taking a running back in the first round, why the Rams are so whiny and who the Seahawks biggest threat in the NFC West is.

Brock and Salk discuss if they are surprised by the lack of name brands the Seahawks have brought in so far and the potential price of a trade for Maxx Crosby or De'Von Achane. They then go through the No. 6 player on their most intriguing Mariners list, counting down from 10 to 1, this time highlighting Randy Arozarena. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the increased trade activity in the NFL, the NFL flexing their officials union and how the Seahawks chase margins in a way that their peers don't.

Brock and Salk share the things that jumped out to them in the WBC as the tournament comes to a close. They then dissect their No. 6 most intriguing Mariner, as they continue to count down their top ten, in Brendan Donovan. In Blue 88, topics include some remaining free agent fits for the Seahawks, another Seahawks objective for 2026 and a tidbit that Brock had never heard before.

Brock and Salk discuss how amazing it will be for the city of Seattle to see the Sonics return and also dissect how the feeling will be different for each different age group. They then highlight their No. 8 most intriguing Mariners as they countdown their top ten, this time being Logan Gilbert. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on minimized tight end value in today's game, takeaways from UW's pro day and what the 49ers and Rams have done so far in free agency that the Seahawks haven't.

Brock and Salk discuss the different playstyles from different countries in the WBC and react to some sound from Bryce Harper on the subject as well. They then get into to their Most Intriguing Mariners, today at No. 9 on their list. In Blue 88, topics include the most intriguing Seahawk of the players they have so far brought in during free agency, a unique talking point that Mike Macdonald once made to John Harbaugh and what Jedd Fisch is doing best during his UW tenure.

Brock and Salk wonder what will happen when Randy Arozarena returns to Mariners Spring Training and if his drama will Cal Raleigh will start to settle down. They then dive into their Most Intriguing Mariners list, beginning with No. 10. In Blue 88, topics include the attributes that the new Seahawks signees share, what stands out about the 2026 Seahawks coaching staff and how the new income tax could have an impact on the Seahawks.

Brock and Salk discuss why Randy Arozarena declined to speak to the media and put an end to the drama with Cal Raleigh. They then go Around The NFL with storylines from Geno Smith, Kyler Murray, Kirk Cousins and more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the Seahawks losing out on one of their running back targets, a crazy stat about first round QB's and how the Seahawks are much different than their NFC West peers for 2026.

After the Maxx Crosby trade was voided yesterday, Brock and Salk discuss again if they are still interested in the Seahawks trading for the star pass rusher and what they would be willing to give up. They then dive in further to the Cal Raleigh-Randy Arozarena situation and praise Cal for defusing the situation in the way that he did. In Blue 88, topics include if there will still be question marks around Sam Darnold next year, the possibility of Rachaad White to the Seahawks and why Riq Woolen in Philadelphia is the perfect boom or bust situation for the Eagles.

Brock and Salk dive into the Seahawks bringing back both Rashid Shaheed and Josh Jobe on the first day of NFL free agency and the importance that each of those two players bring to the team. They also debate paying a wide receiver versus a running back on a run-first team as the Seahawks paid Shaheed and let Ken Walker leave for Kansas City. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at which free agent signing could be most beneficial long term for the Seahawks, whether or not the Seahawks overpaid for Rashid Shaheed and what the Seahawks have in common with a few other competitive NFL teams.

Brock and Salk speculate on what the Seahawks could do on day one of the NFL free agency period, including the possibilities of retaining their own guys and who they could look to on the open market. They then debate the idea of the Seahawks trading for Jalen Carter with the Seahawks being linked to him in a trade rumor over the weekend. In Blue 88, topics include Uchenna Nwosu, something to consider about top tier NFL free agents and Demond Williams.

Brock and Salk look at the DJ Moore trade to the Bills and discuss what the Seahawks can learn from that, and also look at a chart dissecting the most expensive wide receiver rooms in the NFL. They also react to some sound from Seahawks GM John Schneider in which he dives in on a bunch of the Seahawks that are set to enter free agency and what their plan will be moving forward. In Blue 88, topics include the value of this NFL Draft, how Mike Macdonald has helped sharpen John Schneider and and a Jamal Adams tweet that highlights what the old Seahawks guard did not grasp the way that the new wave of players has.

Brock and Salk look at the list of Seahawks that could be set to leave in free agency, and mention that while it may be the right decision, it's still never fun. They then go Around The NFL with stories from Alex Guerrero, Stefon Diggs, Aaron Rodgers and much more. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on something he wants to correct from the afternoon show, one of the most intriguing offensive line prospects in this NFL Draft and what stands out from past Seahawks free agents that have left and how they've performed elsewhere.

Brock and Salk talk through the Seahawks deciding to let Ken Walker go to free agency and how they could pivot as a result if he truly leaves. They also look back at Scott Servais' time in Seattle and how he helped set the foundation for the culture that the team now has. In Blue 88, topics include another player at the NFL Combine who had a Seahawks feel to them, an interesting Kyler Murray quote and Russell Wilson showing some authenticity.

Brock and Salk debate if the Seahawks should be willing to give up a similar trade for Maxx Crosby the same way that the Packers gave up for Micah Parsons. They then rank the six Seahawks set to become free agents in terms of importance that the team brings them back. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at some Mike Macdonald sound on AJ Barner, the most signable Seahawks free agent this week and how the local Seattle prospects fared at the NFL Combine.