Podcast appearances and mentions of mike macdonald

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.

Headlines and The Wrigley effect. The Mariners figured out the right approach based on the conditions at Wrigley Field, but it took a bit. Emerson Hancock couldn't conquer Wrigley on Saturday and the Cubs took advantage, but on Sunday it was Logan's turn to make some adjustments and the M's batter's took advantage of the windy conditions to come up with 14 runs and a series win. The M's scored 30 runs over the weekend, but the offense is in no way fixed. They were just able to use the conditions to their advantage and we fully expect a return to normalcy in Minnesota. :30- The Seahawks defense leaned on Leonard Williams last year, but could he be even better this year? Lofa sure think so and we talked about it with him during our Seahawks one series last Friday. :45- Kevin Durant was traded from the Suns to the Rockets over the weekend. Will he ever be happy? 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!

Headlines and an Ernest conversation. Yesterday, John Boyle joined us to give his thoughts on just how important Ernest Jones is to this 2025 Seahawks team, so we revisit part of the conversation and discuss. :30- The Red Sox surprised everyone when they traded Rafael Devers to the Giants without shopping him around, but they needed to find someone who would take him and his contract off their hands. These long-term contracts rarely work out, and we never expected the Mariners to be in on a trade like that. :45- We had no idea how powerful we are! The first numbers are in on allstar voting and Cal leads all catchers by almost 700,000 votes. Should we take all the credit now or….? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

- Seahawks One Series: JOHN BOYLE (Seahawks senior reporter) joins the show to help us take a good look at what we can expect from Ernest Jones this season. How will Jones factor into this Mike MacDonald defense in year 2 and what can we expect from this group? :30- JACKSON FELTS joins the show to give us his thoughts on the FIFA Club World Cup and the Sounders loss last night. :45- We wrap up with one last thing!

- Seahawks One Series: JOHN BOYLE (Seahawks senior reporter) joins the show to help us take a good look at what we can expect from Ernest Jones this season. How will Jones factor into this Mike MacDonald defense in year 2 and what can we expect from this group? :30- JACKSON FELTS joins the show to give us his thoughts on the FIFA Club World Cup and the Sounders loss last night. :45- We wrap up with one last thing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

Since entering the league in 2018, Alexander has been one of the better cornerbacks in the sport. He can play man or zone, and so is a good fit for Mike Macdonald's scheme. The Seahawks also have plenty of money, though the cost should be somewhat inexpensive considering Alexander's recent injury history. Let's discuss whether this is the right big move to make at this time. Link to meetup event in LA, setup by Roundtable Sports...https://www.eventcreate.com/e/nfcwestroundtableevent2025 Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1 Link to my Patreon....https://www.patreon.com/thehawksnest Twitter...@SeahawksNester Twitch...@TheSeahawksNest

Headlines and Seahawks One Series: CORBIN SMITH (Emerald City Spectrum) on Devon Witherspoon. Could this be Witherspoon's breakout year? :30- There's been a lot of talk about the antics in college baseball, so just how big of a problem is it? :45- ABCs of the Mariners - M is for Mended: apparently Luke Raley is mended and beginning his rehab assignment. Hopefully that means he'll be back soon because we could use him! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cover the top 8 sports stories of the year in the OCHO 1. US Open Day 2 2. A classic in game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals 3. Game 4 in the NBA finals tonight 4. Struggling M's vs struggling Guardians 5. College World Series begins today 6. Club World Cup starts Sunday 7. Storm vs Valkyrie 8. Chuck in Tacoma with Rainiers tonight! :30- 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) joins us after Seahawks mini-camp has wrapped up. - Rumors about Charles Cross and his contract extension - Why did MacDonald end mandatory mini camp early? :45- Bucky's headed to a wrestling party and the family really missed a prime opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

Ian will not lose it when it comes to the Mariners right now, and he won't refuse to talk. While always a Mariners' fan, he's frustrated - but Ian isn't ready to lose his mind - he wants them to be better.   Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to discuss just how concerned Mariners fans should be right now with the recent downtrend. There are some silver linings - but there is reality when it comes to the injuries. Eno likes Logan Evans as a fifth spot pitcher, so is the out pitch missing? The Mariners have some flexibility with moving things around. Also, Cal Raleigh needs a break, so why not call up Harry Ford?   The Daily Power Play! Game 4 takes place tonight with Florida up 2-1. Panthers know how to play greasy.   Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum tells Ian what he learned from Seahawks' OTAs and whether he sees this Mike Macdonald team as a defense first unit, or whether the run game is more important. What did we learn about the offensive line? Finally, the wide receiver group will be competitive.  The Mayor of Maple Valley registration is open! Ian discusses the support he's seen from our community as well as what to expect from this year's event.   Crosstalk with Softy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a live sporting event! The US Open is underway and the players are making Oakmont look relatively easy on Day 1. What will the USGA have to say about that on Day 2? Do we like the test of the US Open? Would we want to see this degree of difficulty for all the majors? :30- Mariners Morning After- the Mariners were swept by the Diamondbacks to end their road trip and we wonder (and hope) if this is rock bottom. Bryan Woo went 5 great innings, but like has been the story lately, one blow up inning spoiled the whole thing and it was non other than Geno Suarez who played hero for the Diamondbacks. :45- Yesterday we talked to Jacson Bevens during our Seahawks One Series and he gave us his thoughts on Julian Love and his leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the new NIL rules, then listen and react to Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald before talking to Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer and Huskies' basketball coach Danny Sprinkle.

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!”  

Paul Moyer joins the show live from the EQC Sportsbook hotline to talk about his takeaways from Seahawks OTA’s and the practice format in general, Mike Macdonald’s coaching style, his thoughts on the Mariners, and much more. They listen to some takes from the other shows on the station in Best of The Rest and talk about Sam Darnold’s poor start to OTA’s and Devon Witherspoon making the Seahawks Top 50 list. And they talk about what Jorge Polanco’s season would look like if he hadn’t had the hot start to the season that he did in What If Wednesday.

Jordan Ott is a glorified babysitter for the Phoenix Suns. | Mike MacDonald defends Sam Darnold. | The Pacers and Thunder speak at the NBA Finals Media Day. |

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.

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.

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.

(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

Bob and Dave are joined by ESPN’s Brady Henderson live at the VMAC to discuss what he’s seen from Drew Lock and the rookies at Seahawks OTAs, they hear what Mike Macdonald said about Sam Darnold’s place as QB-1, they break down how important it will be for the Mariners to pick up an impact bat at the MLB trade deadline, and they look at what Cal Raleigh needs to do to be considered a contender for MVP. 

Jason & Mike talk about the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau. Freddie Freeman walks it off for the Dodgers in extras on the Mets. We got two BIG stories out of the NFL. And Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald reiterates that Sam Darnold is their starting quarterback!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Bump and Stacy break down what we learned from the Seahawks’ first open OTA practice off the offseason, they give you their thoughts on the Mariners series against the Orioles and what Mike Macdonald said about Sam Darnold in Headline Rewrites, they put Cal Raleigh’s historic start into context, and they react to the Seahawks list of the top Defensive Backs in franchise history. 

Stacy is joined by Seahawks pass rusher Derick Hall to discuss his second year in Mike Macdonald’s defense and his ceiling for 2025, Bump and Stacy answer your questions about the first open Seahawks’ OTA practice and Travis Hunter’s future in the NFL in Four Down Territory, they hear Logan Gilbert and Cal Raleigh take a wild lie detector test in The Timeline, and they hop aboard the Hype Train. 

Bump and Stacy hear what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had to say about Sam Darnold’s place at QB-1 and Klink Kubiak’s new offensive system, they give you their thoughts on the Mariners series against the Orioles and Cal Raleigh’s AL Co-Player of the Week honors in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including what Russell Wilson said about getting to throw to Malik Nabers, and they tell you what you need to know! 

Brock and Salk just how next level good Cal Raleigh has been so far this year and if he'll eventually need some more off days. They then debate the pros and cons of a Seahawks trade for Trey Hendrickson. In Blue 88, topics include Mike Macdonald's breakdown of the Seahawks first OTA, what the biggest NFL storyline is as phase three of the offseason begins and a list that drove Brock crazy.

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After a slow start in Mike Macdonald's first year as head coach, 2024 saw the Seahawks defense grow into a formidable force by season's end.Now, the entire unit returns, plus a few intriguing additions. So now the question is, just HOW GOOD could this unit be? And with the Seahawks offense undergoing significant changes, will it be good ENOUGH for Seattle to contend in a stacked NFC West?Seattle Overload co-host Griffin Sturgeon joins me to break it all down as very few experts can.==========================================================Here's how you can support the Seahawks Forever channel and me as an independent, full-time content creator:Become a paid member of the channel for exclusive perks and benefits!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdg/joinZELLE:dviens08@gmail.comCASHAPP: https://cash.app/$DViens08Buy me a coffee, or a beer!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dviens08wSUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel for video versions:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKP7ohrtTc8P0a4YIBUTfdgHit the SUPER THANKS button!Join YouTube Premium! Watch ALL videos across the app AD-FREE (a portion of the fees comes back to the channel)Or… just engage with the videos! Comment, critique, as questions. The more interaction the better!FOLLOW me on Bluesky AND Twitter @SeahawksForeverFor promotional or media inquiries - EMAIL dviens08@gmail.com

Bump and Curtis react to where Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald landed on a list of best head coaches in the NFL, they answer your questions on Brock Purdy’s new contract with the 49ers and Flag Football in the Olympics in Four Down Territory, they look back on how quickly the Mariners went from two straight series losses to sweeping the Padres, and they wrap up the show by telling you what you need to know! 

Brock and Salk wonder how similar the feeling of this 2025 Mariners team is to the 2001 Mariners. Salk also has a new pledge when it comes to baseball regarding teams making contact at the plate along with offensive strikeouts. In Blue 88, topics include what Colin Cowherd said that made Brock perk up, some similar plans and skills to Jalen Milroe and an interview that makes Mike Macdonald and Steve Sarkisian feel somewhat similar.