Podcast appearances and mentions of mike macdonald

Bob and Dave are joined by Seahawks President of Football Operations John Schneider live at the VMAC to discuss his contract extension, the start of Mike Macdonald’s second year, what he’s learned in his years as a GM in the NFL, and his excitement for the start of the season, they break down whether the Seahawks Wide Receiver group is a sure thing or an unknown, and they look at what would have happened if the Seahawks had made the playoffs last season in What If Wednesday. 

Bob and Dave are joined by Seahawks Defensive Tackle Byron Murphy live at the VMAC to get his thoughts on how he performed in his rookie season and his expectations for the defense this season, they hear what Mike Macdonald had to say about the defense and Nick Emmanwori’s practice interception, they look at some of the other running backs emerging in camp following Kenny McIntosh’s injury, and they discuss what DeMarcus Lawrence can bring to the Seahawks defense this season. 

Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori joins the show to begin the hour to share what he's elarning in his first training camp, learning Mike Macdonald's playbook, his verstility as a player and more. They also discuss the inconsistency and consistency of the Mariners this season and why it's tough to judge who they are as a team, even at the end of July. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a trend of the young Seahawks on the roster, who on the Seahawks could take a big leap in 2025 and why Steve Raible was spot on with his assessment of the Seahawks.

Bump and Stacy bring you their takeaways from the Seahawks’ first fully padded practice, they hear what Mike Macdonald said about Nick Emmanwori and the defense, they give you their thoughts on Josh Naylor first HR as a Mariners and Geno Suarez’s injury in Headline Rewrites, they break down what the Mariners should be doing with Ben Williamson, and they look at where Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge stand in the AL MVP Race. 

Bob and Dave hear what head coach Mike Macdonald said about the first days of Seahawks Training Camp, they bring you the biggest updates from training camps around the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers’ response to Terry Bradshaw's offseason shots, they break down how the Seahawks can improve in Macdonald’s second season, and they break down what Josh Naylor can bring to the Mariners offense in the second half of the season. 

Headlines and RIQ WOOLEN Riq stops by to chat with the guys for a few minutes and gives us his thoughts on Mike MacDonald's defense heading into it's 2nd year. :25- GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) joins the show with the latest 12th man news. Riq Wollen's future with the Seahawks, DeMarcus Lawrence's instant impact and more. :45- Ichiro was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame on Sunday. Could his legacy and lore actually be keeping Seattle from signing more Japanese baseball players? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain after Training Camp practice to talk about going into year seven, Mike Macdonald’s defense, fatherhood, his leadership and skills, plus rookie safety Nick Emmanwori.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are going into the second season for the Seahawks under coach Mike Macdonald, are we expecting this to be significantly better than last year with so many changes to this roster with both players and coaches? What part of this Seahawks defense are you hoping can take a step forward this season? // Headline Rewrites: Mariners legend Ichiro will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. The Mariners used 3 home runs from Julio, Randy Arozarena, and Jorge Polanco to take the series opener from the Angels 4-2. The Mariners actually gained ground on the Astros after Houston lost to the A’s on Thursday. // NFL Headlines: From Christian Wilkins being released by the Raiders, Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl aspirations in Pittsburgh, to what should be expected from Travis Kelce in his age 36 season. Curtis and Stacy break down all the top stories from across the NFL. // It is the time of the year for contract talks and holdouts in the NFL. Another player on that list is Buffalo Bills RB James Cook. Former UW Quarterback Michael Penix has confidence the Falcons have potential to be the best offense in the league. 

Bob and Dave recap day one of Seahawks Training Camp. They get Mike MacDonald’s thoughts on what worked on in the offseason, his goals going into year two, and much more. They highlight their expectations for the Hawks this season, including the players they’re hoping take a step forward. They talk about what the reaction might be if the Mariners do add at the deadline but still don’t make the playoffs. And they talk about the top headlines from around the NFL in Sweeping The Dial.

Ernest Jones IV, Seahawks Linebacker sits down with Ian to discuss the reasons the Seahawks are a fit for him, what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense, why he loves Devon Witherspoon and the immense potential the offense has this season. Hugh Millen joins Ian to give his thoughts on Cooper Kupp - does he still have the explosiveness we once saw? Hugh continues with a breakdown of Jalen Milroe, who he sees directly on the bubble to make the team or not. Chris Crawford, My oh Why explains the significance of the Yankees acquiring Ryan McMahon today. He breaks down what the Mariners are getting in Josh Naylor and what they lost in the prospects they traded for him. Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! Danny gives his thoughts on the Seahawks' roster construction this season and reacts to the Mariners trade for Naylor. Tell me something good! In four weeks, Georgetown will be releasing The Mayor IPA! Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum sits down with Ian to discuss Ernest Jones IV, who he sees as one of the more underrated players on this Seahawks defense. There appears to be a lot of 'buy in' this year, more like we saw during the Pete Carroll height of success. Corbin has seen unbelievable technical imrpovements from Jalen Milroe in just a few short months. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Jones IV sits down with Ian to discuss the reasons the Seahawks are a fit for him, what he sees in the Mike Macdonald defense, why he loves Devon Witherspoon and the immense potential the offense has this season. He specifically talks about Cooper Kupp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bump and Stacy are joined live at the VMAC by Seahawks DE Derrick Hall to talk about his excitement for training camp, Dexter Lawrence’s veteran impact, Mike MacDonald’s second year with the team, and much more. Bump talks about the impact of the Sanders Family on football as a whole, the reality of fighting to make an NFL roster, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about NBA expansion, the MLB trade deadline, and more in The Timeline. And they take a look at what a potential trade with the Diamondbacks for Eugenio Suarez would look like.

Leonard Williams, Seahawks DE sits down with Ian and discusses why he chose to resign with the Seahawks, what he expects from Mike Macdonald and relives last year's game against the Jets. He also delves into the leadership in the lockerroom and the time it takes to develop in the trenches coming from college into the NFL, especially when it comes to expectations for Byron Murphy. Hugh Millen joins Ian to discuss the difference in the Seahawks this year as compared to last, as well as what he saw in the very first day of training camp. Hugh remains with Ian to look at Byron Murphy's upcoming season and where we might see him grow in his second year. Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe discussed the latest developments from the NBA owners meetings in regard to expansion. They think due to revenue sharing, it almost might be more likely to see a relocation - with all eyes on New Orleans. Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian for some MLB talk and begins sharing his impressions of Ichiro as he heads to the Hall of Fame. Ichiro had such a unique approach at the plate and although he's a different, he sees the same style in Shohei Ohtani. He breaks down the series loss to the Brewers and the poor offensive showing. We get back to the NBA expansion conversation and why relocation might look more likely for Seattle, and that would take a while as well. Ian just keeps seeing the can kicked down the road. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum is most excited to talk about Elijah Arroyo right now and tells you why. He breaks down the strengths in Sam Darnold's game and why Klint Kubiak could work for him. Charles Cross and Abe Lucas look great, but we'll have to see more once they're in pads. Checking in on the Text Line! Crosstalk with Softy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JERRICK REED joins the guys live at the VMAC and gives us his thoughts heading into the 2025 season! :25- Headlines and GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) joins us with the latest 12th Man News as day 1 of training camp produced a lot of storylines. - Ken Walker was the talk of camp for Day 1 and Gregg gives us the details. - Robbie Ouzts showed out at fullback - Noah Fant was cut just three days before camp, why did they wait so long and can AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo step up? - How did the QBs look on day 1 and more! :45- ABCs of the Mariners - Y is for Yusei, well people, you'll be happy to know that the Mariners don't have the pitching matchup tonight against the Angels. - Z is for zen, Ichiro's baseball journey will come to a peaceful end on Sunday as he puts on the jacket in Cooperstown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with more HUGH MILLEN! Hugh gives us his evaluations of Ken Walker and Mike MacDonald heading into his second year as the Seahawks' head coach. Will the Seahawks really be a run-first team? :30- It's time for Camp Battles! Hugh helps us break down the battle between Elijah Arroyo, AJ Barne and Eric Saubert. :45- We close out the show with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are live from the VMAC for Day 2 of Seahawks training camp and there are some items of note from day 1! The Seahawks are being underestimated nationally and Mike MacDonald isn't hearing it. Ken Walker looks impressive, will it translate to in-game success? DeMarcus Lawrence had people talking yesterday! :30- Mariners Morning After The Mariners made things look promising early on, but it quickly went down hill as they fell to the Brewers 10-2 and lost the series as well. HIGHLIGHTS ATTACHED :45- It's Trade Deadline Month Day! Would Ryan McMahon be a good fit for the M's? We take a look at the Rockies third baseman as he emerges as a real trade possibility. McMahon is having his worst season as a pro, and the Rockies are really bad and apparently not very smart. They should have traded McMahon last year, but they didn't, did they miss the boat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) Gregg joins us to kick off day 1 of Seahawks training camp and there are a lot of questions on the offensive side of the ball heading into this season. :30- ABCs of the Mariners - W is for waiting- the trade deadline is 8 days away and the waiting is the hardest part - X is for expectations- everyone is expecting the M's to go get Suarez, but there's some stiff competition and the Diamondbacks are fully out of it yet. :45- Seahawks' safety, COBY BRYANT joins the show on the first day of training camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have grabbed some of the best moments of Wednesday's show, you're welcome! - And now it feels like football season has officially begun with Gregg Bell and the 12th man news on Day 1 of Training Camp! - Seahawks' safety, Coby Bryant stops by! - There are some serious battles to keep an eye on at this year's training camp. - It's Trade Deadline Month Day! Is Nolan Arenado a good fit for the M's?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- It is the eve of Seahawks training camp and we bring in HUGH MILLEN to get his insight on this Seahawks team as they head into camp. Sam Darnold, Klint Kubiak and the outside zone blocking scheme, defensive standouts and more! :30- We continue with Hugh Millen as we zone in on some expected key contributors for this Seahawks team. :45- There's no way we can rapid fire with Hugh, we have way to many questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our NFL Preview series rolls right along as we stick in the NFC, this time heading to the NFC West. Will the Cardinals bolstering their defense be enough to launch them into the playoffs? The Seahawks made a bold move, swapping out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold. Was this too aggressive or was it the right step in the evolution of Seattle under coach Mike Macdonald? Were the Rams smart to load up now for the last couple seasons in the Matthew Stafford era and also look to life after Stafford? Can this new era of 49ers find their footing and get to the NFC's elite again after an injury-ridden year? Ryan tackles all of those questions and more.Subscribe to the channel, like, comment and turn on that notification bell so you'll know when a new video drops ⬇️https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIl-MTWZAOntD9hbHrjAwcQ/Also, you can check out the pod in the links down below, plus subscribe so you can check out past/future episodes and us a rating and review ⬇️- Apple

Headlines and Oh no! Now last night's loss sucks even more… We have proof that Munoz was, in fact, tipping pitches. How were no adjustments made? The Yankees couldn't have made it more obvious that they knew what Munoz was throwing and Cal knew it and talked to Munoz, but it continued. :30- ABCs of the Mariners - F is for Fielding- does Cal deserve some criticism for missing the tag at home? - G is for Goldsmith- you have to be able to mention a no-hitter during a broadcast, it's part of the job. :45- We've got 12 days til Seahawks Training Camp- has the offensive line improved? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and Yay! It's Trade Deadline Month Day! Today we are heading to Baltimore to analyze the possibilities of the Mariners trading for Ryan O'Hearn, so what would be standing in our way? Will he be available? Baltimore is having a massively disappointing season considering the expectations and they will wait until the last minute to decide if they're really out of it, then the flood gates may open. Is he a difference maker? Would it still be a 1st base platoon situation? Not sure if that's worth it. And how would he fare at T-Mobile Park? The move doesn't seem to qualify as a splash move and if we only get one of those then… What if we paired him with Felix Bautista? :30- MLB Allstar festivities begin this weekend with the Futures game on Saturday, the Draft on Sunday and the Home Run Derby on Monday. Then on Tuesday, there's an extra element of excitement for the All-star game- they will be using the Challenge system. :45- The 2025 Seahawks aren't getting a lot of love nationally. So, what will it take for this team to exceed expectations? It's all about the defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines and Seahawks One Series: ROB RANG (LockedOn Seahawks Podcast) The Seahawks brought in DeMarcus Lawrence and the former Cowboy could have big impacts on this Hawks defense. How concerned should we be about his age and injury history? :30- ABCs of the Mariners - G is for guilty… Chuck was guilty of hoping Ty France would hit into a double play and he did! - H is for holes- as we discussed yesterday, our lineup doesn't feel as holey against righties; but as we approach the trading deadline, should we utilize this time to see who lasts through the deadline, Solano or Canzone? - I is for interchangeable- Brash said that he and Munoz are pretty interchangeable, but that wasn't the message with Munoz going in the 8th, was it? :45- Reckless at Breakfast- with a boatload of 1st round picks in the first round over the next few years, could the Thunder be gearing up to package those picks and trade for Giannis? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recap our Call it Now segment from the beginning of the Mariners series against the Red Sox. How did the guys do in their predictions for this Mariners team? // The Mariners are going to have to make a roster move if they want to bring Luke Raley back up to the big-league roster. Who is the odd man out between Canzone, Solano, and Tellez to either send down or DFA to make room? // John Schneider was on the “3 and Out” podcast and talked about how they had to completely change their original offseason plans. Trying to find and alternate option at QB after Geno Smith did not work out and talked about why he was upfront in saying they wanted to re-sign Geno. // Sweeping the Dial: John Schneider went in depth about the process of trying to get interviews with Mike Macdonald and Ben Johnson during the playoffs. Adam Schefter’s latest update on Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals. Kendrick Perkins, in an elimination game, says Tyrese Haliburton should sit out tonight

The Mariners pitching has been improving over the last month, but the offense has taken a step back. We are starting to see similarities to last year’s team at the plate. What kind of player should the Mariners be looking for at the deadline? // Headline Rewrites: The Lakers are being sold to Dodgers owner Mark Walter at a valuation of $10 billion, It’s a do-or-die game 6 for the Pacers tonight against Oklahoma City, Browns QB Shedeur Sanders was cited in Ohio for going 101 in a 60 MPH zone. // Seahawks GM John Schneider did an interview where he talked about what preparations were made when they were planning on moving on from Geno and explained why he expressed interest in re-signing him. He talks about how he feels like the older brother to Mike Macdonald as he had felt when Pete Carroll was here. // Is there a chance we are overlooking the possibility of Jalen Milroe being a viable answer for the Hawks at QB? John Schneider is impressed with his work ethic and athletic ability. He goes on to compare him to Brett Farve. 

Seahawks legend Lofa Tatupu joins the show to talk about being named to the 50 Greatest Seahawks of All-Time list, his takeaways from OTA’s, his impressions of Mike MacDonald, and much, much more. They talk about Julio Rodriguez’s offensive changes this season and why he’s still the face of the franchise. And they talk about the Rafael Devers trade, Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, and more in Sweeping the Dial.

Michael-Shawn and Christopher wrap up the offseason answering Seahawks questions from listeners submitted via voicemail and IG/Twitter on several topics including: Mike Macdonald having the No. 1 defense in 2025, contract extensions for key young pieces, the state of the O-line, players they're excited to watch, reasons to be optimistic about the upcoming season, whether Seattle can win the NFC West, vocal leaders, team chemistry, Jalen Milroe's ceiling and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot kick off Episode 338 with a chaotic Father's Day recap involving mini-golf madness, stroller gridlock, and a player with a walker clogging the first tee. Hotshot goes MIA for eight hours and doesn't even play. Mitch follows with two public floggings: one for crediting “The Twist” to Fats Domino, the other for dusting off a 2013 John Olerud story like it was breaking news. His fastball? Missing. Hotshot? Happy to point that out. Dave Grosby returns to talk about his health battles, a rough ketamine treatment, and the overlooked value of opioids for pain relief. He still finds time to make a bold Mariners playoff case. Brady Henderson checks in from Seahawks camp to explain why Mike Macdonald's version of Seattle looks more united and less ego-driven. He breaks down Sam Darnold's grip on QB1, the Jalen Milroe development arc, and why 2024 already feels different. Finally, Brady Farkas flies solo at the Mariners No-Table. Seattle sweeps Cleveland, JP Crawford stays hot, and Julio keeps hitting — but not with much muscle. They break down rotation depth, bullpen leaks, and trade bait like Gino Suarez and Josh Naylor. The playoff math is still murky, but the hunt continues.   GUESTS Dave Grosby | Former Seattle Radio Host Brady Henderson | ESPN Seahawks Insider Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast   TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Miniature golf debacle on Father's Day. Hotshot disappears for 8 hours and Mitch suspects a lie. 6:00 | Mitch's Mea Culpas: Two big errors from Episode 337: Fats Domino vs. Chubby Checker, and a 12-year-old news story passed off as new. 8:15 | Tupac's Birthday & Mitch's Vegas Memory: Tupac's 54th birthday sparks a story about Mitch being in the same building the night Tupac was shot. Plus: Dunbar High and NBA trivia. 19:21 | Mitch recaps his radio reunion with Puck, Stretch, and Sandmeyer before diving into Randy Johnson's brutally awkward jersey-retirement tour, where nostalgia gives way to grievances. 41:32 | Guest: Dave Grosby, Dave talks candidly about his chronic pain treatment, the psychedelic failure of ketamine, and why opioids get a bad rap. Then shifts into Mariners mode with playoff predictions and trade speculation. 1:02:40 | Guest: Brady Henderson, Insight from Seahawks OTAs and minicamps. Brady explains the cultural shift under Mike Macdonald and evaluates the team's offseason vibe, quarterback depth, and drama-free roster. 1:30:26 | Guest: Mariners No-Table with Brady Farkas, A Cleveland sweep breathes life into the Mariners' season. JP Crawford is on fire, the bullpen looks steadier, but Julio's big-hit drought continues. Trade deadline names like Gino Suarez and Josh Naylor emerge, and the AL West race tightens. 1:59:55 | Other Stuff Segment; From fake testicles on the field to Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, Mitch and Hotshot unpack a wild week of sports absurdity, awkward trades, record-breaking comebacks, heart attack scares, and viral sibling drama—all before diving into baseball's biggest merch stars and RIPs to legends.

Are the Mariners starting rotation and bullpen a bigger issue than the lack of Mariners offense right now? The Mariners are 4 games worse to this time last season and the offensive numbers were worse last season than this season. // With the team going on a bad stretch since the month of May, how much of the blame should be aimed at the coaching staff? How much are you throwing the coaches way and how much are you blaming the injuries the team has suffered? // Take Two: Castillo gets the start tonight, he’s coming off the outing where he allowed 3 HR’s last Saturday against the Angels…Paul Sewald has been out since April 29th with a right shoulder strain. Game 4 of the NBA finals tonight, Pacers lead the series 2-1 // With the Mariners playing how they are, what is your level of confidence in this team to bounce back before the trade deadline? We are 4.5 games back of the Astros and this time last season we were 10 games ahead of Houston. // The Seahawks are in their mini camp and this is the 2nd year for Mike Macdonald as the head coach. After seeing what we saw last season, are you holding this team to a higher standard on both sides of the ball for year 2? 

Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show to talk about his day at the ballpark for “Kangaroo Court” night. What does Ryan think is this Mariners team identity? When it comes to the starting rotation, who is Ryan most concerned about? // Sweeping the Dial: Cal Raleigh: on his dad’s most memorable ejections, Joe Burrow: a very candid answer when asked about Trey Hendrickson’s holdout and contract situation, Darius Slayton: on what it’s like to have a conversation with Jameis Winston. // WHYMAN: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, can’t even answer a direct question about NBA expansion, Cooper Kupp reveals how Mike Macdonald is behind the scenes, Colin Cowherd thinks there is one trait that QBs can’t have in the NFL. 

There is one expert out there that thinks the Seahawks could finish last in the NFC West, what has prompted this take? Bump disagrees and thinks this team might not be the best, but the Seahawks are ahead of the Cardinals overall. // Headline Rewrites: The Oilers tied the Stanley Cup Finals at 2-2 after coming back from down 3-0 to win game 4 in overtime, The Pacers look to take a 3-1 series lead on OKC in a pivotal game 4 tonight, It’s cutdown day at the US Open. The projected cut line is +4. // What have former QB’s said about Sam Darnold and Jalen Milroe? Chase Daniel thinks the Seahawks pick of Milroe was a great way to develop him and have no pressure to play right away. He also thinks that it was no surprise Mike Macdonald wanted Darnold after his performance last year and he has some edge to him. // The Mariners have struggled to have a complete game since May, why is that? This offense has been very inconsistent and have not been able to get a lead and keep it through 9 innings. When they do hit, the pitching has not been there. 

Dave and Brady Henderson break down what has stood out to them from Seahawks Training Camp, they lay out the expectations for the Seahawks defense in Mike Macdonald’s second season as head coach, they discuss some of the most notable minicamp holdouts around the NFL, and they look at what will happen with the members of the Seahawks 2022 draft class. 

Dave and Lefko have their weekly conversation with Paul Moyer to get his thoughts on how Mike Macdonald has changed Seahawks minicamp and what he expects to see from the Seahawks defense this season, they break down what the Mariners can do right now to stabilize their offense, and they hear what DK Metcalf said about catching passes from Aaron Rodgers in Sweeping the Dial. 

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Daemen University, Mike MacDonald! In this terrific conversation the trio dive into Coach MacDonald's thoughts on the ingredients of great teams, handling success, and discusses offensive rebounding and the two-guard offense during the always entertaining "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Nathan Santo from the Seahawks Nest Podcast returns to the show for a lively discussion about the Seattle Seahawks and their quarterback situation. With Sam Darnold now in the mix, Nathan shares his long-standing belief in Darnold's potential and how his time with the 49ers may have prepared him for success in Seattle. Does Sam have the offensive line and the weapons in Seattle to succeed? We touch on the Seahawks' pass catchers including the impact of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp and the potential of new additions like Tory Horton and Marquez Valdez-Scantling. We also discuss Jalen Milroe as Nathan believes that coach Mike Macdonald my be using some misdirection when it comes to using Jalen Milroe in a Taysom Hill role. Special Thanks to our Sponsor BodySpec:

Bump and Stack break down what the Mariners can do to stop from sinking lower after falling below .500 on the season, they give you their thoughts on the NBA Finals and the 2025 US Open in Headline Rewrites, they look back on some of their favorite “before they became great” stories, and they react to what Mike Macdonald said about Grey Zabel and the new offense at Seahawks minicamp this week. 

Dave and Lefko break down what we should be expecting from the Seahawks in Mike Macdonald’s second season as head coach, they look at what competition in practice can bring out in the team, they discuss their biggest takeaways from Seahawks minicamp, and they break down what getting swept by the Diamondbacks says about the Mariners pitching rotation and offensive inconsistency. 

Brock discusses Mike Macdonald as he gets to number three on his countdown of things to watch at Seahawks minicamp. Then, former NFL QB and current Athletic host, Chase Daniel joins us to dicuss being on the other side of the Beastquake and what he expects from Sam Darnold and the Seahawks this season.

Bump and Stacy are joined by Seahawks DE Mike Morris at the VMAC to discuss entering his third year in the NFL and how the defense is continuing to evolve under Mike Macdonald, they bring you the biggest stories coming out of Seahawks minicamp, they give you their thoughts on the Mariners loss to the Diamondbacks and Aaron Rodgers’s introductory press conference in Headline Rewrites, and Bump rants against motorcyclists, streaming services, and Costco shoppers in Get Off My Lawn! 

Dave and Lefko are joined by Seahawks Linebacker Boye Mafe live at the VMAC to discuss what’s new going into his fourth year in the NFL, his goals for the 2025 season, and what he’s learned from DeMarcus Lawrence, they bring you their biggest observations from the day one of Seahawks minicamp, they look at the differences between Mike Macdonald and Pete Carroll’s practice styles, and they ask if the Mariners pitching injuries are causing their championship contention window to close. 

The league's most faux-uncertain quarterback question finally got its long-expected answer last week when Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers officially agreed to terms on a one-year contract. That's where Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen begin their roundup of all the news that dropped during OTAs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys also discuss Frank Ragnow's retirement, the Packers' release of Jaire Alexander, Anthony Richardson's shoulder injury, Mike Macdonald's incredulity, and a whole lot more.Rundown (timestamps are approximate)4:33 Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers15:13 Packers release Jaire Alexander23:34 Jalen Ramsey trade still hanging out there26:54 Frank Ragnow retires36:54 Terry McLaurin's frustrated with his contract status39:44 Anthony Richardson sidelined for minicamp with shoulder injury45:51 Bryce Huff traded to 49ers49:34 Nick Chubb signs with Texans51:06 Rashod Bateman signs extension with Ravens54:17 Jonnu Smith trade chatter55:39 Saints OL shakeup58:30 Ricky Pearsall and Joey Bosa out until training camp with injuriesHosts: Robert Mays and Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...⁠Apple⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠YouTube⁠Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.socialFollow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.socialFollow Robert on X: @robertmaysFollow Derrik on X: @QBKlassTheme song: HauntedWritten by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love SongsCourtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bump and Stacy hear what Jeff Passan said about the Mariners terrible hitting and what this team would like without Cal Raleigh, they answer your questions about Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s second season and players not attending mandatory camp in Four Down Territory, they hear one of the best catches of the MLB season from Denzel Clarke in The Timeline, and they hop aboard the Hype Train! 

Brock and Salk take a look at where the Mariners offense is sitting at after getting swept by the Orioles. They also react to Rich Eisen sound where he weighs in on the question that Salk asked Mike Macdonald about a potential Seahawks QB competition, and how Eisen gives his own opinion on the matter. In Blue 88, topics include the final Seahawks Top 50 all time players list, Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers and why Ken Walker has been limited in OTA's so far.

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett welcomes his Thursday guests, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network and Brad Adam of ROOT Sports. Mitch Levy, from the Mitch Unfiltered podcast joins Puck during the live show, but the “KJ-Arent's” podcast is only available for Puck's Posse members. You can join today at PuckSports.com to catch it in case you missed it during the live show. Puck opened up the show discussing the Mariners and their current miserable home stand and the offense has regressed to their old ways of striking out too much and not walking.  Jorge Polanco and Randy Arozarena are really struggling and the M's need them to turn it around.  Mike Garafolo, NFL Network drops by from his new apartment as his current home is getting renovated and they chatted about the ridiculous notion that Sam Darnold could possibly not be the starting quarterback for the Seahawks, as head coach Mike Macdonald quickly shut that down. Mike also discusses how he feels Pete Carroll will do in Vegas, what coaches enter the season on the hot seat and what are the Steelers doing at the quarterback position?Before he heads out on television to wrap up the series against the Orioles, Brad Adam of ROOT Sports chats with Puck about the upcoming Mariners family trip that he is going on with his wife but they are leaving the kids behind and the kids are not happy about it.  The Mariners offense has hit a low point and frankly there are too many holes to fix and Brad and Puck wonder what the fix is.  The organization has pulled the ultimate troll job by having an “Aussie Night” to celebrate Ryan Rowland-Smith, plus the early Cole Young struggles and is it time for Harry Ford to come up?Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Root on the Pacers starting tonight but prepare for yourself to be miserable Sonics fans. (1:00) Puck on the miserable M's offense (8:22) Mike Garafolo (33:07 ) Brad Adam, ROOT Sports (57:54) “Hey, What the Puck!”  

Salk opens the hour talking about the answer that he gave about a potential QB competition and Mike Macdonald defending Sam Darnold. Then, they re-air the entire conversation with the Seahawks head coach.

Brock and Salk talk through why Mike Macdonald to decide to defend Sam Darnold as hard as he did. They also outline three Mariners concerns in the bullpen, offensive production and Jorge Polanco, along with one positive in the quality of at bats. In Blue 88, topics include a word Mike Macdonald repeated multiple times yesterday, can the Seahawks fix the stat that doomed their offense in 2024 and what Mark Cuban would say about the SEC and the BIG 10.

Big Ben talks about the New York Knicks deciding to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald giving Sam Darnold a vote of confidence, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald giving Sam Darnold a vote of confidence, if the Texans should be concerned about CJ Stroud's health, Cowboys DB Trevon Diggs being in-line to lose $500k for not showing up to offseason workouts, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Mike Macdonald shuts down questions on Sam Darnold losing starting job(20:30)  Steelers and Dolphins renew trade talks for Jonnu Smith.(43:00) DeMeco Ryans says CJ Stroud is out with 'general soreness'  (49:30) Micah Parsons will attend minicamp

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss his thoughts on last year, how much pivoting he and Schneider had to do this offseason, what he's seeing from the new look offense, how the rookies are doing and why there is no QB competition.