Podcasts about In Blue

Brock and Salk describe why the Seahawks may be in the best position that they've ever been as a franchise, and part of that is due to the combined youth and success of Mike Macdonald. Later, they tallk through a handful of former Seahawks that are watching this season from afar and how they are feeling today. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at what else the Rams did  offensively to cause issues for the Seahawks, the numbers to back up all of the praise of Sam Darnold in the NFC Title Game and one of the dumbest pieces of sound that Brock has heard regarding the Seahawks.

Brock and Salk outline why the Seahawks took down the Rams on Sunday and they had one overarching reason: the Seahawks were just better. They then highlight Sam Darnold's incredible performance in the NFC Title Game and explain how crucial he was in the win. In Blue 88, topics include the number that ended up being most significant in the three Seahawks-Rams matchups, what John Schneider accomplished that he has never done before and why the Rams are such a tough matchup for the Seahawks defense.

Brock and Salk state how the importance of players showing up for OTA's and minicamp are crucial to long term success and how they've seen that this year, with some Mike Macdonald sound to contextualize it as well. They then discuss what to expect from Sam Darnold on Sunday and his expectations. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a phrase used by both Mike Macdonald and Sean McVay, the first down success of running the ball in the two Seahawks-Rams games so far and a defensive number that jumps out ahead of Sunday.

Brock and Salk talk through options that the Seahawks will lean on at running back in the absence of Zach Charbonnet. They then listen in to some calls from 49ers fans on San Francisco radio who are furious about the 49ers and the playoff loss. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at where Charbonnet's absence will be felt the most this Sunday, a Sam Darnold factor that he and Mark Schlereth see the same way and how NIL and the Transfer Portal have ended a dynasty.

Brock and Salk definitively say the following: if the Seahawks play anything like how they played against the 49ers, nothing else matters. Including who their oppoent is. They then dissect the Mike Macdonald effect and what he's done since being hired in Seattle, which is re-legitimize the Seahawks and modernize their scheme to beat Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. So far, he has done almost all of that. In Blue 88, topics include what the Seahawks did that has never been done before, the Leonard Williams sack on Brock Purdy and the two biggest keys in the Seahawks run game as of late.

Brock and Salk discuss how serious Sam Darnold's injury is and how it could effect him and the team. They then go through a few Divisional Round MythBusters and if any of the facts are worth putting any stock into. In Blue 88, topics include whose Grey Zabel praise matters the most, why Brock Purdy is 4-0 lifetime in Seattle and what are a few numbers between the Seahawks and 49ers that are similar that will come into play on Saturday.

Brock and Salk react to some sound from Fred Warner's press conference and start to wonder and worry if he has a chance to play against the Seahawks on Saturday. Then, Tom Rinaldi of FOX Sports joins the show to listen to him tell the story of the Seahawks and 49ers rivalry along with hearing what he'll be watching for in Saturday's matchup. In Blue 88, Brock Huard dives in on the 49ers red zone struggles against the Seahawks, how are Brock and Steve Young on the same page about the 49ers chances and another critical number to track on Saturday.

Brock and Salk circle back to their conversation with Hawkblogger in which he says the Seahawks defense is the best singular unit in the NFL. Do they agree? They then go Around The NFL, with stories including Ben Johnson, John Harbaugh, Jalen Hurts and Tony Romo. In Blue 88, topics include another off field advantage that the Seahawks will have over the 49ers on Saturday, another reason that DK Metcalf was no longer a fit in the Seahawks scheme and what is something he really lookd forward to not talking about anymore if the Seahawks make the Super Bowl.

Brock and Salk share some laughs about the very long Mike Macdonald pause during their conversation yesterday and compare it to the pause in their interview from a couple of years ago with former UW defensive tackle Vita Vea. They then dive further in to Sam darnold, and the idea of viewing him more as a football player rather than a quarterback specifically. In Blue 88, Brock takeas a look at some of the attitude that Mike Macdonald has learned from John Schneider, what led to the end of Pete Carroll's time with the Raiders and which head coaching job would be most enticing for Klint Kubiak.

The Seahawks defense is truly suffocating, as they showed against the 49ers, so Brock and Salk share just how impressed they were yet again. They then debate the play of Sam Darnold and if they need more from him or not in the playoffs, as well as how many question marks still surround the Seahawks QB. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks Super Bowl odds, what the Seahawks will do during the first round bye and a potential new nickname for the Seahawks defense that Leonard Williams described.

Brock and Brady Henderson of ESPN help set up the Week 18 showdown between the Seahawks and 49ers and some important things to take note of ahead of the game. They also decide if rushing judgement is warranted for the SEC, John Schneider/Pete Carroll and Tom Brady/Bill Belichick. In Blue 88, topics include the biggest mismatch the Seahawks will have over the 49ers, the upcoming QB class for the 2026 NFL Draft and a couple of football numbers worth looking at every week.

Brock and Brady Henderson dive into some things that still jumped out to them a few days after the Seahawks biggest win of the year on Thursday over the Rams. Then, they react to the DK Metcalf throwing a punch at a fan in Detroit and revisiting again the Seahawks decision to move on from him along with how it has paid off for them. In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks opening line against the Panthers, the Group of 5 teams in the College Football Playoff and if the Colts have any chance to beat the 49ers on Monday Night Football.

"Wow" is the only way to describe this game between the Seahawks and Rams, so Brock and Salk talk through all of the reasons why they feel that way. They also debate what this game meant for Sam Darnold and if this changed the narrative around him at all and his ability to win a big game. In Blue 88, topics include Brock walking everyone through the game-winning two point conversion, what went into the play of the game in Rashid Shaheed's punt return touchdown and what happened on Sam Darnold's two interceptions.

Brock is back and shares all of his thoughts on what he saw during the Seahawks win over the Colts. They then also acknowledge that the Mariners still need a bat this offseason and discuss some potential options such as Ketel Marte, Nico Hoerner and Brendan Donovan. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at what the culprit with the Seahawks running game was on Sunday, Philip Rivers getting the ball out of his hands fast and the odds of Jedd Fisch becoming the next head coach at Michigan.

Salk and Brady Henderson of ESPN give Sam Darnold a grade for his performance on Sunday against the Colts. Did he do enough? How much did he impact the game? They discuss. They also analyze their level of concern with the Seahawks offense and how they've performed over the last few weeks. In Blue 88, topics Brady dives in on Nick Emmanwori's DROY case, what happened this week with Eric Saubert and Robbie Ouzts and what will be the key for the Seahawks going into Thursday night against the Rams.

Brock and Salk react to some sound from Jim Bowden (who was on with Bump and Stacy) suggesting that the Mariners have the ability to get greedy this offseason. If they do so, who would that be for? They discuss. They also debate the value of QB's late in the season due to Joel Klatt's analysis and go through a few of Joel's talking points that really jumped out to them. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the most surprising Seahawk so far this season, if the Falcons will be able to implement some of the pressure schemes that the Vikings did on defense and who some of the most fundamental QB's are in the NFL today.

Brock and Salk talk through the elements of what makes a team a Super Bowl team and how much of it the Seahawks have on their roster. They then look at a handful of names that the Mariners could trade for, especially with the MLB Winter Meetings coming up next week. In Blue 88, Brock analyzes more on the Seahawks culture, Mike Macdonald discussing the Vikings defense and the University of Colorado athletic department.

Brock and Salk dive in further to the Mike Macdonald Seahawks culture and why they believe it's built around love. They also debate where their current confidence level in Sam Darnold and dissect both the things that he does really well along with some of his continuous question marks. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at another national voice weighing in on Sam Darnold's kryptonite, how Rashid Shaheed has factored in to the Seahawks culture and why Mike Macdonald is eagerly looking forward to the return of Julian Love.

With the Seahawks being 9-3, Salk proclaims that this is who he thought the Seahawks would be, only even better. He explains what he means and why. He then has a few big Seahawks questions for Brock that include Sam Darnold, the offense and the dominating defense. In Blue 88, topics include what challenge the Vikings defense presented, Anthony Bradford and how much more the Seahawks are running the ball in 2025 compared to 2024.

Brock and Brady Henderson react to Mike Macdonald's praise for the 12's and and discuss if this Seahawks team feels different (and just how different) than the ones over the last handful of seasons. Later, Vikings beat reporter Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins the show to share his thoughts on the upcoming Seahawks-Vikings matchup, the Vikings current QB situation, Sam Darnold and plenty more. In Blue 88, Brock and Brady dive into if this is the most complete Seahawks team that Brady has ever covered, the brutal season for the Raiders and Pete Carroll and some Seahawks injury updates, including Julian Love.

Brock and Salk discuss whether or not the Seahawks truly were able to prove anything long term about their big picture by beating a one-win Titans team. They then talk about JSN's dominance this season and the impact that tarding away DK Metcalf has had on him. In Blue 88, topics include two JSN stats that are ridiculous, what Jedd Fisch is doing more of lately at UW and yet another way in which Mike Macdonald backs up his words with actions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brock stirred up a question to Salk last night about the idea of the Seahawks trading for Myles Garrett, so they talk through it (and Salk doesn't love the answer). They also discuss just how real the Seahawks are now starting to feel and react to some national sound of people backing the Seahawks up. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on some Demarcus Lawrence comments on Mike Macdonald and the most outrageous Seahawks stat through eight games.

Mike Macdonald had far more confidence in his team than anyone else entering the 2025 NFL season, and now that confidence is paying off and reigning true, so Brock and Salk talk through it. They then dissect Game 7 of the World Series in which was one of the best baseball games we've ever watched, with the Seahawks emerging victorious to win back-to-back World Series. In Blue 88, topics include what people reached out to Brock about regarding the Seahawks, a major pivot the Seahawks made that hasn't gotten as much buzz and why are the Huskies finally ranked.

Brock and Salk dive into what is at stake for the Seahawks on Sunday and what their upside is for the rest of the season if they win this game. They also react to some sound from Jon Morosi about the Mariners offseason and what challenges will be presented to the Mariners this winter. In Blue 88, topics include Kyle Brandt and Brock being on the same page, what coaching has reinforced in his belief in QB play and what the Seahawks answer will need to be to the Commanders up tempo offense.

Brock and Salk debate whether or not the Mariners would be in the World Series right now had they drafted Trey Yesavage a year ago over Jurrangelo Cijntje, as Cijntje was drafted five picks ahead of Yesavage in 2024. They then welcome on Commanders broadcaster Bram Weinstein to preview Washington ahead of the Seahawks Sunday Night Football matchup. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Sam Darnold's tape, the Seahawks salary cap space and the upcoming UW-Oregon game in a few weeks.

With the NFL Trade Deadline less than a week away, could a big trade be on the horizon for the Seahawks? Brock and Salk discuss whil also listening to some sound from Adam Schefter on the matter. They also go through a handful of the projected free agent contracts that Jim Bowden put out and if the player both makes sense for the Mariners along with if they believe that the money is worth it. In Blue 88, topics include a dream Seahawks trade scenario Brock that he saw on PFF, a good Sam Darnold comparison and the SEC wanting a ban on college athletes betting on pro sports.

Brock and Brady Henderson of ESPN dive into their evaluation of the now first place Seahawks through seven games and the reinforcements that are on the way for the defense coming out of the bye. They also go through their Seahawks Takeaways through the first half. In Blue 88, topics include a Seahawk that hasn't been talked about enough, Demond Williams and comparing and contrasting Mike Macdonald in year one and year two.

Salk talks about why 2025 was such an important year for the Mariners, how it made up for some of the frustration over the last couple of seasons in which they missed the playoffs and he also reacts to some more of the sound from the end of season press conference. Then, Brian Nemhauser (aka Hawkblogger) joins the show to share his insight on Sam Darnold, the state of the Seahawks and more. In Blue 88 with Hawkblogger, topics include what the Seahawks secondary will look like with everyone healthy, if Robbie Outzs and Christian Haynes can fix the Seahawks run game and who the biggest threat in the NFC West is.

Brock and Salk react to some sound from a few different baseball analysts on the decisions that were made in Game 7 of the ALCS and if they agree with what they said or not. They also look into what the Mariners could do next with the offseason now rapidly approaching. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Russell Wilson's viral tweet, a couple big Seahawks case studies through seven games and who the next Seahawk to make the Hall of Fame will be.

The Seahawks defense is playing tremendously, so Brock and Salk discuss what has made them successful so far. They also go through what some of the Mariners priorities will be this winter to try and improve the team even more and get them back to being in a pennant chase next year. In Blue 88, topics include Sam Darnold, Coby Bryant and what the Seahawks could do at the trade deadline.

Why aren't the Mariners in the World Series today? Brock and Salk discuss it all and what went wrong in Game 7. They then go through a few of the in-game decisions in Game 7 featuring which ones the believe went right and which ones they believe didn't. In Blue 88, Brock dives into the most encouraging and discouraging stat from the Seahawks win over the Texans, Nick Emmanwori and Sam Darnold.

The Mariners had a few sloppy plays stand out in their Game 4 loss so Brock and Salk go through a few of them and why they have to be corrected. They also look ahead to Game 5 and discuss why losing the last two games doesn't mean the sky is falling. In Blue 88, topics include why emotional quotient matters at QB, how the Texans are the best scoring defense in the NFL and one trend that the Seahawks have bucked on this year.

George Kirby stayed in the game for awhile in Game 3 despite giving up a handful of runs, so Brock and Salk debate if he was left in the game too long or not. They also discuss if Game 3 is at all predictive of the future of this ALCS or not. In Blue 88, Brock dives in on the football IQ of JSN, a Seahawks PFF grade that jumped out and which former UW QB's situation is comparable to Demond Williams and UW playing Michigan at The Big House.

The Mariners are now in a position where they have gone from needing to have gritty resillience to killer instinct due to their 2-0 ALCS lead. And Brock and Salk talk through how they don't think that will be a huge issue for them. They also play sound from both Toronto and from Craig Carton once again regarding the Mariners and how people are starting to finally learn about them (or, at least some of them are). In Blue 88, topics include the Seahawks offensive line struggles, a Sam Darnold stat that Brock is confident that he thrives in and what Mark Schlereth took away from Mike Macdonald.

The baseball world is now really be paying attention to the Mariners and Brock and Salk discuss why. They then go through some Mariners Takeaways from Game 2 of the ALCS. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a Mike Macdonald quote from Monday that stood out to him, Chris and Kyle Long really understanding Seahawks football and where the NFL needs to see the pendulum swing.

It was arguably the greatest collective weekend in Seattle sports history, so Brock and Salk go through a bunch of it. They then highlight three reasons in which Mariners fans played such a big part in the team's Game 5 win in the ALDS. In Blue 88, topics include Sam Darnold's deep ball passing, the Seahawks pass rush group on Sunday and Demond Williams.

George Kirby will get the ball in Game 5 for the Mariners, but how long will he go? Who else will pitch? Will any starters pitch out of the bullpen? Brock and Salk discuss. Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer then joins the show to share her thoughts on Game 5, who could be available, the key to beating Tarik Skubal and more. In Blue 88, topics include what the Jaguars will present defensively to the Seahawks that's different than the other teams they've faced, one Seahawk who could be playing for his short term and long term career on Sunday and Jedd Fisch rumors about taking the UCLA job.

The Mariners pulled Bryce Miller form his start in the 5th inning. Was it too early? Too late? Right on time? Brock and Salk really debate it. They then talk through who could start Game 5 for the Mariners and what the Mariners could do once the starter is pulled in that game, including which Mariners starters could enter that contest. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at Leonard Williams thoughts on the Seahawks tackling issues, the most concerning matchup between the Seahawks and Jaguars on Sunday and Sam Darnold in specific game situations.

Brock and Salk dive in on how good the Mariners looked in Game 3 of the ALDS and how it relly looked like the red-hot September Mariners for the first time this postseason. They also go through a handful of their Mariners Takeaways from Game 3 of the ALDS. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at how great Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been, what ways the NFL and MLB have become more similar and an advantage that the Seahawks could have at the NFL Trade Deadline.