Brock And Salk

Peter Gammons reports that Christian Walker is out of the M's price range unless they cut some salary. How is that possible? He's not even one of the most expensive guys on the market. Then, we talk Seahawks Packers, the Rams win over the Niners and the Kraken beating the Bruins in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls as we do every Friday.

The hour starts which a game of Which Is Better, tying together all the similar names between the Seahawks and Packers. Then, they welcome on Brady Henderson of ESPN to discuss the upcoming game between the Seahawks and Packers, which Seahawks should be Pro Bowlers and more.

Brock and Salk debate the new nickname for the Seahawks defense that Ernest Jones has helped coin: The Death Zone. Good or bad nickname? They then talk through if the Seahawks have truly become a physical football team based on how they have played over the last few weeks. In Blue 88, topics include improvement on the offensive line, an NFL stat that has changed from an individual stat to a team stat, and Geno Smith vs. Brock Purdy.  

Salk was impressed with the Kraken win over the Bruins last night and was there in person to witness it all. Then, they re-air their conversation with Mike Tirico of NBC to preview the upcoming Seahawks-Packers game this weekend.

We discuss Salk's daughter signing up to play flag football and turning down throwing advice from Brock. Then, we go Around the NFL with stories about drama within the Eagles, whether Michael Penix Jr. should be starting, Xavier Legette's love for eating racoons, and the surprising origin of Cris Collinsworth's slide. Plus, we go through the last of Brock's CFB Mean Tweets. 

The hour begins with Here’s The Thing where the crew listens to fan submitted voicemails. Then, they debate how the Mariners get meaningfully better this winter, given that no moves have yet been made. In Blue 88, topics include how the bye week benefitted the Seahawks, Bill Belichick to UNC and the 2025 UW football schedule.

Brock and Salk react to their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah and the emphasis on shell coverage along with the value of great running backs, offensive lineman and defensive lineman. Then, they welcome on Mike Tirico of NBC who is broadcasting the Seahawks game this week to get a preview of the matchup from his perspective.

Salk opens the hour asking Lyle about his experience at the MLB Winter Meetings and some of the things he heard while there, which led to a conversation about trading Luis Castillo. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network.

Roki Sasaki's agent said he may be interested in a smaller or mid market team after his experiences with the media in Japan. Could Seattle convince him they are the best fit? Then, we revisit some of what Daniel Jeremiah had to say earlier in the show about the contributions the Seahawks are getting all across the D-line. Plus, Maura answers your fantasy football questions in the Fantasy Forecast.

Brock and Salk talk about the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and why they think that the Mariners have a better chance of landing the Japanese superstar. They talk about where the Seahawks stand in the most recent power rankings, the Kraken’s overtime loss last night, and more in Need to Know. They talk about Daniel Jeremiah’s opinion of the seahawks and their defensive prowess. And Maura gives a fantasy football forecast.

Geno Smith has been one of the most ‘valuable’ quarterbacks in the NFL since he won comeback player of the year, but is he worth another extension? They talk about the Mariners receiving the #3 overall pick in the MLB draft lottery, where the Seahawks stand in the power rankings, and more in Need to Know. Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to talk about his expectations for the seahawks, the future of Geno Smith, and much much more.

In an uncharacteristic stroke of luck, the Mariners received the #3 overall pick in the MLB Draft. Brock and Salk talk about what it means for a team looking to improve immediately. They talk about where the Seahawks stand in the most recent power rankings, the Kraken’s overtime loss last night, and more in Need to Know. Gee Scott joins the show in studio to talk about which Seahawks are the most deserving of a pro-bowl selection. And Brock talks about Mike Macdonald’s in-game coaching, the Heisman race, and more in Blue 88.

Mike opens the show talking about the Brett Favre’s response to Mark Gastineau’s confrontation. He gives updates on the Mariners from the winter meetings, talks Kraken, and more in Need to Know. And Alex Speier of the Boston Globe joins the show from the EQC hotline to talk about potential trades between the Mariners and Red Sox.

Lyle Goldstein joins the show from Dallas to give us an update from the MLB winter meetings. Then, we discuss how many of the Mariners’ that they've trade have became studs on other teams.  What are some other possible trade options for the Mariners in order to fill some gaps in this roster? Plus, we answer questions on haircut preferences, worst gifts you've given a spouse and more in Answer the Question Jerk. 

After our conversation yesterday with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, Salk has one thing that he really liked hearing from him. Macdonald talked about the team’s principles versus their methods. // Need to Know: This Seahawks team has won four straight games and QB Geno Smith is feeling like this team is very close together. Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto says they are being aggressive in the offseason market. The Cowboys choke away a Monday Night Football win after a blocked punt went bad. // The national media is finally talking about the Seahawks in a positive light. From Colin Cowherd to Herm Edwards, everyone is starting to notice the resurging Seahawks.

The Seahawks are in 1st place in the NFC West with four crucial games left on the schedule. Brock says he needs to slow down with his excitement and is focusing heavily on the games against the Packers & Vikings. // Need to Know: This Seahawks team has won four straight games and QB Geno Smith is feeling like this team is very close together. Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto says they are being aggressive in the offseason market. The Cowboys choke away a Monday Night Football win after a blocked punt went bad. // Salk went through the Mariners roster and came up with some trade candidates to make a deal in the offseason. Jerry Dipoto said the team is being aggressive in the offseason market, how much are they willing to spend? // Blue 88: Brock answers three football questions, today’s questions: If the season ended today, what are the first three contractual moves made? Why did Mike Macdonald not back down from his praise of Laumea? What has Daniel Jeremiah convinced

The MLB winter meetings started yesterday, and we are waiting to see what moves the Mariners make. Salk breaks down what the winter meetings are and the elements that go into it. // Need to Know: This Seahawks team has won four straight games and QB Geno Smith is feeling like this team is very close together. Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto says they are being aggressive in the offseason market. The Cowboys choke away a Monday Night Football win after a blocked punt went bad. // We re-air the Mike Macdonald Show

Brock and Salk want to give the O-line proper credit for a great game yesterday. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the Seahawks win, the Mets acquiring Juan Soto, CFB bowl games being set, and the Kraken's 7-5 win over the Rangers. We wrap up the hour with the Mike Macdonald Show. The head coach discusses the birth of his son, the improvements in the run game, finding some continuity on the O-line, Zach Charbonnet's big day, the closeness of this team, the collective defensive effort yesterday and how much of an impact DC Aden Durde has on his unit.

The Juan Soto sweepstakes is over, and the New York Mets have claimed the prize. Soto signs a 15-year $765 million contract. What does this mean for the remaining free agent market? The Mariners are rumored to be open to trading Luis Castillo, what has changed in the front office. // Need To Know: The Seahawks defense takes over in Arizona which included two interceptions and multiple sacks. The MLB winter meetings start today but the biggest free agent Juan Soto is already with the Mets signing a 15-year $765 million. The college football playoff bracket has been announced, Alabama gets booted at #13 // Brock & Salk go through the Seahawks 30-18 win over the Cardinals and give you all of our takeaways!

The Seahawks run defense held the Arizona rushing attack again and the offense was clicking with Charbonnet and JSN having standout performances. // Need To Know: The Seahawks defense takes over in Arizona which included two interceptions and multiple sacks. The MLB winter meetings start today but the biggest free agent Juan Soto is already with the Mets signing a 15-year $765 million. The college football playoff bracket has been announced, Alabama gets booted at #13 // If the Seahawks have found their running game, how did they find it? What could this mean for the Seahawks in the final four games of the season? Did the play calling change and how much credit does the offensive line warrant? Is Charbonnet a better fit in Ryan Grubb’s scheme? // Blue 88: What do the Eagles, Chiefs, and Seahawks all have in common as three of the league’s four best? Aside from the IHOP Laumea and Lucas served, what else stood out in Laumea’s game in particular? What stand out with the Huskies and Cougs