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After their conversation with Aaron Goldsmith, Brock and Salk reflect on how some of their favorite guests are Play-by-Play announcers. They talk about what happens to Brendan Sorsby after the NFL announced that they won’t be holding a supplemental draft, NBA expansion, the NHL draft, and more in Need to Know. They talk about Sam Darnold’s comments on Mike Macdonald’s leadership style. And they wrap up the show with Trash Takes.

Stacy and Curtis are joined by ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian to get his thoughts on Cal Raleigh’s slow first half of the season, where the Mariners stand in the American League, and the state of the starting pitching rotation, they answer your questions about the Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and a possible Devon Witherspoon’s extension in Four Down Territory, they hear what Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said about the future of the team in The Timeline, and they look at what caused Cal Raleigh’s slump and how he can get himself right.

Stacy and Curtis break down how the Seahawks can avoid post Super Bowl regression, they answer your questions about the Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and a possible Devon Witherspoon’s extension in Four Down Territory, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Super Bowl champion Sam Darnold joins the boys in Nashville to talk about his Seattle Seahawks ring ceremony, going from potential NFL bust to backup with the San Francisco 49ers, getting his PhD in football from Brock Purdy, why he chose Seattle over Minnesota, and signing his $100M contract. Plus World Cup 2026 recap and Lionel Messi's hat trick, Taylor's +2000 Wyndham Clark US Open bet, Nebraska Adidas uniforms, EA Sports toughest stadiums, Rippin' With The Boys new show, and Jeff Simmons' Titans deal. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 2:27 Shoutout Bryce Harper 3:58 JP Goes to the World Cup w/ NUTRL 5:27 Messi Scores a Hat Trick 12:16 USA World Cup Chances 16:05 Taylor's +2000 Wyndham Clark Bet 21:24 Nebraska Unveils New Uniforms 29:09 College Football Season Preview 34:30 Toughest College Stadiums Rage Bait 44:33 Rippin' With The Boys Announcement 48:01 Nashville National Card Show Recap 50:46 The $12,000 Cam Ward Card 56:43 Tier Talks 1:01:48 Father's Day Recap 1:09:35 Jeff Simmons Signs New Deal 1:12:45 Sam Darnold Enters 1:15:21 Sam's Journey to Champion 1:17:55 Taking a Backup Job 1:27:33 Seattle's Loose and Focused Culture 1:29:09 Mike MacDonald's Leadership Style 1:33:00 Why Sam Chose Seattle 1:36:56 Signing $100 Million Contract 1:40:37 Winning the Super Bowl Never Really Hits You 1:41:05 His Worst Super Bowl Throws 1:45:02 Wanting to Stay With One Franchise Forever 1:49:04 Did Sam Want to Stay in Minnesota 1:58:10 The Josh Norman Fight Origin Story 2:09:01 Sam's Top 3 Receivers He's Played With 2:12:07 Handling Doubt 2:17:23 What to Expect in 2026 2:19:11 Rams Acquire Myles Garrett 2:27:01 Breaking Down Super Bowl Trick Play TD 2:30:51 Sam Darnold Is Secretly a Bird Watcher 2:33:03 Sam Loves Entourage 2:33:53 Game of Thrones Season 8 Debate 2:42:42 Sam's Favorite Shows 2:50:52 Only USC QB to Win a Super BowlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk talks about Linda Cohen after she announced her retirement after over 30 years on ESPN. He also has a take on Seattle being rated the number one US host city at the World Cup. He tells you what you Need to Know including details on the upcoming Mariners series in Pittsburgh, Seahawks joint practices, and more. And Ross Tucker joins the show to talk about Riq Woolen joining the Eagles, Mike Macdonald and where he stands among NFL head coaches, and much more.

Stacy and Curtis hear what Seahawks QB Sam Darnold said about his Super Bowl LX performance, the chill vibe in the Seahawks locker room, what Mike Macdonald brings to his team, and why he left Minnesota, they give you their thoughts on Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert’s upcoming piggyback game and the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including which Seahawk made the latest Top 100 players list, and they tell you what you need to know! 

Bob and Dave try to answer some of the biggest questions facing the Seahawks this offseason, including the current state of the offensive line and Sam Darnold’s future in Seattle, they look at how Mike Macdonald was able to build his team for sustained success, they look at the downsides of the Mariners Piggyback Pitching plan, and they hear about the fallout from Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA in Sweeping the Dial. 

Seahawks One Series with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune/933 KJR) Devon Witherspoon is due for a big contract extension, so Gregg gives us the lowdown on that looming deal and expectations for the veteran DB. Why is he more than just interception numbers? What worry or concerns do the Seahawks have about his durability and what are his weaknesses? :30- Yes, the piggyback is still here and there are a lot of people who are still very angry about it, so it's time to implement some new rules for the new piggyback. - Bryce Miller should never be involved again. - How about a 24 or 48-hour window on the rider? - How about we establish a middle ground on communication? - If you're going to piggyback, you can stop over-protecting your bullpen! :45- What a state we are in! Dusty May left Michigan yesterday for the comfort of the NBA… he wasn't the first and he won't be the last person to leave college sports for something more comfortable at the professional level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stacy and Curtis are joined by Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune to get his thoughts on how Seattle looked during the first World Cup games and what comes next for Team USA, they answer your questions about Mike Macdonald’s coaching philosophy and one of the biggest Seahawks departures in Four Down Territory, they look at how the Seahawks’ defense stacks up against the Rams’ defense, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Stacy and Curtis hear what Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said about the decision to use the piggyback pitching plan instead of a six-man pitching rotation, how they are trying to overcome their injury issues, and what Colt Emerson has brought to the team, they answer your questions about Mike Macdonald’s coaching philosophy and one of the biggest Seahawks departures in Four Down Territory, and they look back on Seattle’s World Cup pandemonium in the Timeline. 

We had a very busy Monday show and there was a lot to talk about! From a rough Mariners weekend to some big Kraken moves; we chatted with Dan Viens, Ryon Healy, Everett Fitzhugh and Kraken GM Jason Boterill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and Mariners talk. The weekend wasn't what we'd hoped for the Mariners hosting the Red Sox. Why can't the Mariners hit lefties? And why is Rob Refsnyder ever leading off? The piggyback haters got a lot of ammo on Friday night! :30- Seahawks One Series with DAN VIENS (Seahawks Forever Podcast) Dan joins the show to help us dive into the expectations for Julian Love in 2026. The veteran safety gets overlooked on this defense at times, but just how important is he? He dealt with an injury last year, is there any concern about his ability to stay healthy? It's year 3 of the Mike MacDonald defense- how will Love fit in? :45- It could be a huge day in the NBA as everyone awaits the news of a Giannis trade. In the meantime, Dusty May is leaving Michigan and headed to the NBA as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 11When a career-ending injury took Leslie Frazier off the field, he had no idea where God would lead him next. “Never crossed my mind,” he says of the coaching career that followed — one that now includes three Super Bowl rings.But it was never about the rings. Through every transition — from player to coach, from setback to sideline — Frazier learned to walk by faith, trusting that the path God set before him would glorify His name.That trust led Leslie into the coaches' fellowship Tony Dungy helped start more than twenty years ago, where coaches from across the NFL come together each month around Scripture Union's Encounter with God® to study the Word and hold one another accountable.Following along with the Encounter with God daily Bible reading guide? Find it at⁠⁠ scriptureunion.org⁠⁠. Featured Guest: Leslie Frazier, assistant head coach of the Seattle SeahawksLeslie Frazier is the assistant head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, a role he has held since 2024 alongside head coach Mike Macdonald. Now in his 27th season as an NFL coach, his football journey began on the field: he played five seasons as a cornerback for the Chicago Bears and was a member of the legendary 1985 Bears defense that won Super Bowl XX. After his playing days, Frazier built a long and respected coaching career, including serving as defensive backs coach and assistant head coach for the Indianapolis Colts during their Super Bowl XLI championship, four seasons as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, and six seasons with the Buffalo Bills as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. With Seattle's recent title, he now holds Super Bowl rings as both a player and a coach. A devoted follower of Christ, Frazier was among the coaches who, with Tony Dungy, helped start the NFL Coaches Fellowship that gathers twice a month around the Encounter with God guide. He and his wife have three children.

Paul Moyer joins the show to talk about his feelings towards the FIFA World Cup, he talks about if the Seahawks have anything left to prove, what he thinks about the Mariners after all the injuries and JP Crawford move to 3rd base, and how much he is liking the young middle infielders Cole Young and Colt Emerson. // Seahawks head coach Mike Macodnald was interviewed earlier this week and broke down how he gets players and coaches to buy into the culture and style of Seahawks football. The guys react to the evolution of Mike Macdonald  // There are a lot of people that say some interesting things each week, we figure out who wins our WHYMAN of the week! 

Today is a historic day for sports in Seattle, USMNT takes on Australia here at Seattle Stadium and the Mariners start a 3-game series against the Red Sox tonight. // Headline Rewrites: Bryan Woo went 7 shutty on Thursday to help the Mariners blank the Orioles 3-0. Former Kraken GM Ron Francis has been hired as a special advisor by the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s cut down day at the US Open // Curtis & Stacy go through the Mariners new piggyback 2.0 and what it will look like, also have we been screaming at the clouds when it comes to this Mariners team? // We go through some of what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said in an interview that gets his players to buy into the team culture and dynamic. 

Seahawks one series with ROB RANG (Fox Sports) Derick Hall re-signed with the Seahawks this offseason. Just how big of a deal is it for this Seahawks defense to have him back and what does it show us about the culture Mike MacDonald and John Schneider have built? How great can this defense be in 2026? :30- We are in full World Cup mode- it's time for the ABC's of the USA! - A is for America- will they win today? - B is for Barbie- grab your shrimp! - C is for Christian Pulisic- will he play and should he? - D is for Drunk- Australia vs US? :45- We close out this epic show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a song about bunting a fake interview with Brock and quite a few reactions to Salk's soccer hate in our Here's the Thing messages this week. Then, we react to a great interview Miek Macdonald did with Seahawks performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais that gives a lot of insight into his thought process when building the culture here. Plus, Brock answers three football questions in Blue 88.

Stacy and Curtis break down whether the Mariners will need to a make another wave of roster moves following their rash of injuries, they give you their thoughts on more Brendan Sorsby fallout and the US Open in Headline Rewrites, they look at how Mike Macdonald’s leadership style has evolved heading into his third season as head coach of the Seahawks, and they discuss some of the good and bad moments for the Mariners this week. 

What does it take to build a team that trusts each other enough to go through hard things together... not around them?Mike Macdonald is the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks and one of the youngest head coaches in modern NFL history to win a Super Bowl. His path is an unusual one. He grew up with almost no family pipeline into football, a baseball kid in Georgia who fell in love with the strategy of the game watching his dad's home video of his eighth-grade football games. When an injury ended his playing days in high school, he didn't walk away. He filmed practice, coached the linebackers his senior year, and discovered the itch that would carry him from the pressure cooker of big-time college football at Georgia to the Baltimore Ravens, and eventually to Seattle.At the center of how he leads is a principle his team lives by: through, not around. Earn what you achieve. No excuses. Work the problem together, and in a way that's matter of fact rather than personal. Mike tells the story of the biggest adversity of his NFL career, a blown multiple-score lead as Baltimore's new defensive coordinator, and the decision that followed: no blame game, name himself the common denominator, and square up with the problem alongside his players. When the players felt the coaches were in the fight with them, the buy-in came, and the defense turned.This conversation is also a rare one for Finding Mastery: Dr. Michael Gervais has spent the past year working alongside Coach Mike and the Seahawks, and that shared history opens avenues for discussion most interviews never reach. They dig into why confidence and self-efficacy are trainable skills, even for a Super Bowl winning head coach, why clarity is one of the deepest forms of respect a leader can offer, and the Harvard baseball dream a young Coach Mike let slip because, in his words, he played it too safe. Mike Gervais opens up about recognizing that same story in his own life... the fear of looking like you don't have what it takes. They close with imposter syndrome on the way to a Super Bowl, a graduation photo full of badges, and what it means to hand the trophy back to the team.In this conversation, we explore:Why “through, not around” is the foundation of the Seahawks' cultureHow confidence and self-efficacy become trainable skillsWhy clarity from leadership is one of the deepest forms of trustHow taking responsibility in front of the room earns buy-inWhy players always know which leaders are authenticHow fear of failure quietly keeps us playing it safeWhat imposter syndrome looks like on the way to a Super BowlIf you've ever been tempted to go around a hard conversation, a hard problem, or a hard moment, this conversation offers a way to go through it... together.Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seahawks One Series with WALTER JONES (Seahawks/KING 5) We have to check in with the best to ever do it and get his thoughts on Charles Cross and the tall task the young offensive lineman has in front of him. Considering what the Rams have added this offseason, did Cross' job get more difficult and is he up for the challenge? How much better were Walt and Hutch in their second year together and how much better will Zabel and Cross be together this year? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - A is for Anderson- enough with the 6-man rotation, let's go to a 7-man rotation… Kade Anderson is too good! - B is for Bad Luck- that's what Julio is hitting into right now. - C is for Chapmans- Matt Chapman is available in a trade according to the Giants… Aroldis seems to be available as well… :45- It's Trade Season! MLB, NBA and NHL could all be making moves! There is a way the Mariners could make a trade for Matt Chapman work without increasing the payroll… We are expecting a very active offseason for the Kraken, so when will it start? Where will Giannis be playing next season? There are a lot of candidates, but apparently nothing Is blowing the Bucks away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks One Series with BRYAN WALTERS (Seahawks/Fox 13 Seattle) Bryan joins the show for the first time ever and helps us take a look at the expectations for Rashid Shaheed heading into his first full year with the Seahawks. :30- We want our Piggyback, piggyback, piggyback… :45- We wrap up the show and the week with Booze News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks One Series with BRYAN WALTERS (Seahawks/Fox 13 Seattle) Bryan joins the show for the first time ever and helps us take a look at the expectations for Rashid Shaheed heading into his first full year with the Seahawks. :30- We want our Piggyback, piggyback, piggyback… :45- We wrap up the show and the week with Booze News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soccer is the World's sport, but it's not America's. Could a World Cup run help push America into the elite levels of the sport? :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners left Baltimore after being handed their second loss in a row. The road frustrations continue for Bryan Woo who had the worst inning of his career in the 3rd yesterday, giving up 5 hits and 6 runs. The Mariners offense tried to bail him out, coming back with 4 runs of their own in the 4th, but it wasn't enough. :45- The Seahawks offseason has come to an end, and the team go their Super Bowl rings yesterday. This team isn't relying on last year's success, 2026 is all about looking ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL The Seahawks got their rings yesterday- is there a message from Mike MacDonald in the timing? The offseason is now officially over, so what's next? The latest on Devon Witherspoon and contract negotiations. Are they ready for Hard Knocks? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - U is for Unnecessary- no, Colt Emerson doesn't need to be hitting behind Miles Mastrobuoni. - V is for Vaccination- well, at least the bullpen is rested… - W is for Woo- yeah, Woo is struggling, especially on the road. :45- “Did the Rams defense get better?” **Disclaimer- we now realize we combined two Chris Farley characters- Matt Foley and Bennett Brauer. Apologies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We grabbed the best moments of Friday's show, including visits from Gregg Bell, Anders Hirst, Spencer Hawes and Bryan Walters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandatory Minicamp is officially underway for the defending Super Bowl Champions. The Mariners had another crazy win last night, and let's not forget about Logan Gilbert. Stewart Mandel from the Athletic joins the show to talk all things Brendan Sorsby and the fallout of him being allowed to continue playing. Reactions to Ian's conversation with Steward regarding the Brendan Sorsby situation. Mariners announce that Brash is going back on the IL with a right lat strain. We hear from Mike Macdonald after minicamp. Daily Power Play. World Cup Roundtable with Jackson Felts and Danny Jackson. Checking the Tacoma Dodge textline and talkbacks. Softy joins for cross talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and a visit from the President of the Ryan Bliss Fan Club- GREGG BELL (933 KJR/Tacoma News Tribune) Yesterday was the first day of Seahawks mandatory mini-camp, so what did Gregg see in Renton? Zach Charbonnet made an appearance – is his return looking ahead of schedule? Are DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori morphing into the same person? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - O is for Old Garv- we gotta stop thinking about Old Garv and recognize that New Garv is here.. Take notice. - P is for Piggyback- we want the piggyback back… there we said it. :45- We get Reckless at Breakfast with the reckless NCAA and the Sorsby saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks safety Julian Love joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about their win in Super Bowl LX, when the game really felt like it was over, the rings coming soon, the rematch coming in the 2026 season opener, the Rams having a big offseason, Mike Macdonald and his “did not care” comment last year, plus the talented rookies now in the building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Seahawks reporter John Boyle to discuss what he’s seen over the OTAs, the start of Seahawks Minicamp, Brian Fleury’s new offense, and what Mike Macdonald is bring into his third season, they give you their thoughts on the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including the Seahawks Super Bowl LX Ring ceremony, and they react to wild quote from Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti. 

In this breakdown, we dive into what this deal means for Seattle's defense, Hall's rapid rise, the contract structure, and how it impacts the team's salary cap and future plans. From his explosive 2024 season to becoming one of the most important pieces on the edge opposite Uchenna Nwosu and behind Boye Mafe — we break down the numbers, the fit in Mike Macdonald's scheme, and whether this is a bargain or a slight overpay. Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/HAWK Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stacy Rost stops by to discuss the biggest reason for the Mariners recent turnaround. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the M's beginning their first series against Detroit since the ALDS, Mike Macdonald on the competition in the DB room, and the Hurricanes taking game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals in OT. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.

We react to some of our favorite things we heard from guests like Mike Macdonald, Albert Breer, Jeff Passan and Evan Drellich this week. Then, Gee Scott joins the show to talk about his son, Gee Scott Jr. signing with the Jets and reflect on Russell Wilson's complicated legacy.

Brock is in for the first hour today. He and Salk discuss Scottie Scheffler berating his caddie and when the pressure of being and staying on top might start to negatively impact athletes. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the M's facing the Tigers for the first time since the ALDS, the Seahawks wrapping up OTA's, and the Hurricanes winning game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals in OT. Plus, we revisit our interview with Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald yesterday.

Seahawks One Series with JOHN BOYLE (Seahawks.com) This morning it is all about Jaxon Smith-Njigba as we dive into what we can expect from the reigning Offensive Player of the Year in 2026. Has JSN changed at all since signing his mega-contract? After the NFL Honors and the trophy mishap, is there a little extra edge to JSN? How much did JSN's Rose Bowl performance play a part in the Seahawks drafting him? JSN with and without DK Metcalf.. How much of what we saw from JSN last year can be attributed to Klint Kubiak's offense and can we expect a step back under Brian Fleury? Is there a player comp as far as JSN's body control? :30 – It's time to check out Tacoma Dodge Textline! :45- As we wrap up the show and the week, we drink! It's Booze news! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooper Kupp spoke to the media after OTAs wrapped yesterday. Did he think about hanging it up after the Super Bowl? What is the culture in Renton that we keep hearing about? His thoughts on the offense under new OC Brian Fleury? Is he excited about Hard Knocks this summer? Who will win the World Cup? :30- Notes from Seahawks OTA's - Brian Fleury's offense… tight end heavy? How will it differ from what we saw under Klint Kubiak? :45- More from Seahawks OTAs: Has anyone shown up to OTA's looking noticeably bigger? How does Brian Fleury differ from Klint Kubiak so far? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's early! What do we talk about when there's no Mariners game the day before? :30- Seahawks OTA's wrapped up yesterday, so what does the rest of the schedule look like for the offseason and what has Gregg seen at the VMAC this week? These guys want to go all out and MacDonald has had to slow them down a bit. This isn't just rinse and repeat, there's new implementations to learn; did you think MacDonald would roll out the same defense in 2026? There will be some competitions. :45- Does Russell Wilson deserve to be in the Hall of Fame? Gregg has a comparison that might change your mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Salk talk about the impact that Derick Hall and some other Seahawks’ have on the culture and direction of the team and how some players are motivated by more than money.  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, Mike MacDonald joins them at the VMAC to talk about how they approach OTA’s, the offseason and more.

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on how the Mariners pitchers performed during the eight game win streak and to get you ready for the upcoming road trip, they answer your questions about Seahawks QB Sam Darnold and new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury in Four Down Territory, they hear what Cooper Kupp said about  former teammate Aaron Donald making a possible comeback in The Timeline, and they break down what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said about the “Run It Forward” philosophy. 

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to Russell Wilson retiring after 14 seasons and explains why Russ didn't play himself out of Canton despite a messy ending with the Broncos, Steelers, and Giants. JT breaks down Wilson's Hall of Fame résumé, why Seattle Russ should still define his legacy, and how ring culture and recency bias have distorted the debate around one of the best quarterbacks of the 2010s. JT also looks at three teams that can stop the Rams, from the Seahawks and Mike Macdonald's defense to the Texans' loaded unit and the Chiefs still having Patrick Mahomes. Plus, JT discusses why A.J. Brown wasn't Philly's only problem, how the Eagles' passing game issues now put pressure on Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni, why the Commanders still feel like a fringe playoff team even with Jayden Daniels healthy, why the Cowboys could take control of the NFC East if their defense becomes average, and why Tank Dell's comeback could be bigger than people think for C.J. Stroud and the Texans' AFC hopes.

Bob and Dave celebrate the Mariners finally playing like the team we expected this season in the midst of their seven game win streak, they discuss whether Emerson Hancock has proven himself this year, they look at Cole Young and Colt Emerson’s amazing early season performances, and they break down what the Seahawks’ extension of Derick Hall tell us about Mike Macdonald’s defense. 

Learn how NFL defenses structurally adapt to four-down territory by shifting from high red zone match brackets to low red zone fence concepts. Explore the spatial and data-driven realities that force the extinction of split-field coverage inside the 14-yard line.—In this episode:The Four-Point Play Philosophy: Inside the 25-yard line, a defense's ultimate objective is to limit the offense to a field goal, securing a critical four-point swing in four-down territory.Spatial and Box Density Shift: As the field compresses below the 25-yard line, vertical burst is eliminated, forcing offenses to operate horizontally and allowing defenses to load the box.Personnel Transitions: Nickel remains the primary package down to the 15-yard line, but crossing into the low red zone causes nickel usage to drop below 50% as heavy base and goal-line packages take over to counter the condensed run game.The Disappearance of Split-Field Coverage: Traditional split-field coverages virtually vanish inside the 10-yard line, replaced by cover zero and bracket concepts that account for over 60% of low red zone defensive calls.Bracket vs. Fence Logic: Defensive adjustments are tiered by field position; the high red zone (25–15) focuses on technique manipulation and target brackets, whereas the low red zone (14–5) demands a total schematic shift to “fence” and “waterfall” concepts to protect the pylons.—Timestamps:00:00 - Red Zone Realities: Defining the Four-Point Play02:59 - High Red, Low Red, and Goal Line Boundaries04:13 - Spatial Metrics and Box Density in Four-Down Territory06:56 - Personnel Allocation: The Longevity of Nickel and Rise of Heavy Base10:22 - Elite Film Studies: Analyzing the Saints and Jesse Minter's Chargers11:29 - Hybrid Personnel and the Value of the Modern Box Safety13:16 - High Red DB Technique: Playing the Man16:00 - The Data Shift: Why Traditional Split-Field Coverages Disappear20:55 - Building Triangles and Brackets Against 2x2 Open Space23:33 - Low Red Fence Logic: Breakdowns of "Turkey" and "Waterfall" Rules31:43 - Slingshot Motions and Jet Sweep Leverage Mismatches36:55 - Basketball Bunches and Sideline-Out Geometry42:24 - NFC North vs. NFC West45:13 - Mike Macdonald and Raheem Morris Schematic Horizons48:46 - Previewing Part 2: Blitzing Constraints and the Shrunk Run Game—» Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

The NFC has been greatly impacted by the Rams adding Myles Garrett. Are the Super Bowl favorites going to run away with it all? What about if they add Aaron Donald? As Seahawks fans, how are we feeling about their much-improved defense? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - G is for Grown Man Strength- Patrick Wisdom has it - H is for Hat Trick- Jhonny Pereda almost had the Catcher's hat trick last night- is he making Mitch garver unsafe on this roster? - I is for Infield- what happens when Brendan Donovan returns? :45- We wrap up the Wednesday show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth and Sean get petty at the internet for saying a Mike Macdonald clip was new when it wasn't, discuss Steve Smith's thoughts on JJ McCarthy, Rich Paul's wild Jordan argument and the ensuing retorts, react to a very petty Mark Titus being happy OKC got eliminated, and Damon Amendolara talking about CJ Stroud in this week's PettyCast.

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions but still feel like they have a lot to prove. Darnold joins Chris and opens up about the tough start to his career with the New York Jets, the uncertainty that followed with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, the growth and improvement with the Minnesota Vikings and the success seen in Seattle. Darnold tells Chris about how his mindset has changed over the course of his career and his understanding of the game and the NFL, and he states that he is only ready for more! (00:00) - Intro (01:07) - Sam Darnold! (05:41) - Career Journey (08:48) - Building Confidence (12:00) - Career Resurgence (16:00) - Building The Right Mindset (19:45) - Growth While Playing In San Francisco (22:20) - Diagnosing NFL Defensive Variations (26:20) - Camaraderie of 2026 Seahawks (33:10) - Rashid Shaheed (34:45) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba (38:00) - Seahawks Walk and Talk (39:45) - Mike Macdonald's Leadership Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Dave recap the Mariners win over the A’s. They highlight the offense and elite pitching that helped the M’s sweep the team from Oakland/Sacramento/Las Vegas and take their place atop the AL West. They discuss Mike Macdonald’s new mantra of “Run it Forward” as opposed to “running back” last years’ Super Bowl Season. And they learn about some of the top stories in the sports world in Sweeping the Dial.

The hour starts with Blue 88 in which Brock breaks down what Mike Macdonald and Pete Carroll have in common, another reason the Rams drafting Ty Simpson at pick No. 12 was a mistake and who Tom Blair highlighted as an underappreciated Seahawk.

Bump and Stacy listen to and discuss some of Mike Macdonald’s comments at the Seahawks first day of Spring Camp yesterday. They talk about the Mariners chance to take 1st place in the AL West, the NBA Finals, and more in Headline Rewrites. Bump gets his gripes off his chest in Get Off My Lawn. And they chat with Seahawks Safety Julian Love.

Ryan Rowland joins Wyman and Bob to give a former pitcher’s thoughts on how the piggyback feels for Castillo and Miller, then Mike Macdonald talks about OTA’s and how he structures the offseason, then on Sweeping the Dial Mike Florio doesn’t see an 18 game NFL season anytime soon, the A’s broadcaster reacts to Castillo coming out in the 4th yesterday and Brown’s HC Todd Monken still hasn’t met Myles Garret.

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.

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.