Brock And Salk

Brock and Salk start the hour by discussing what they should take away from Geno Smith's performance against the Bears along with Albert Breer's report that geno wants to see s committment from the franchise next season in terms of a contract. Then, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald joins the show to share all of his insight after the win over the Bears.

Salkhas a proclamation regarding the Seahawks and running the football, saying in order to run the ball you have to run the ball. H eexplains passionately. Then, Brock and Salk share all of their Seahawks Takeaways after their win over the Bears.

Brock joins Salk to talk more about the Seahawks Thursday Night win over the Bears and how impressive the defense really was, they break down the Seahawks playoffs scenario, the reports on the Mariners receiving Luis Castillo trade offers, they talk more on the Jackson Bevins tweet about the “success” the Seahawks have had with Geno Smith, they take a look at the conversations they’ve been having  about the Seahawks in light of the Thursday night game including Ryan Grubb, Geno Smith, and DK Metcalf,  then in Blue 88 Brock breaks down Ryan Grubb’s offensive scheme, who’s going to have tough PFF grades, and how they Cougars and Huskies shape up in their respective bowl games.

Salk is live at the VMAC to break down the Seahawks win against Chicago on Thursday night, Salk breaks down the Seahawks playoffs scenario, the reports on the Mariners receiving Luis Castillo trade offers, and more in Need to Know, then Salk reacts to the article written by Jackson Bevins about the “success” the Seahawks have had with Geno Smith, and Albert Breer’s comments on Geno’s potential future in Seattle.

Brock and Salk react to some of their conversation with Mike Macdonald on Monday, specifically about the answer he gave on Josh Jobe, which highlighted the types of things that he truly values in his players. Then, they debate why the Seahawks are now on the outside of the top of the NFC West and looking in at the playoff picture.

Brock and Salk get everyopne ready for the Thursday Night Football game with the Seahawks set to take on the Bears in Chicago, while also recapping the two NFL Christmas games. Then, Robert Mays of The Atheltic said that it's time for the Seahawks to trade DK Metcalf. Where have we heard this argument before? And is he right? They debate.

Brock and Salk discuss one theb one play that stodd out to them above all of the others in the Seahawks game, and for the wrong reasons. Then, they bring on Seahawks head Mike Macdonald to get all of his thoughts on takeaways after the loss against the Vikings.

Brock and Salk look at the five first baseman that went off the board this weekend and where it puts the Mariners in terms of their offseason and filling the needs of their team. Who could they still go get? Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways

Brock and Salk dive in on what went wrong in the Seahawks loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Then, they debate whether or not the Seahawks have a QB issue with all of Geno Smith's interceptsions. In Blue 88, Brocktakes a look at Seahawks personnel, Byron Murphy and the Seahawks lack of running the football.

Salk opens the show frustrated over the Seahawks crucial loss to the Vikings, citing how many self inflicted wounds the Seahawks made in this game. Then, they go Around The Weekend with headlines from the rest of thee NFL, the first round of the College Football Playoff and the MLB Hot Stove with five first baseman going off the market via trade and free agency.

How do the Seahawks win on Sunday against the Vikings? How concerned are we about the Seahawks offensive line versus the Vikings defensive front? Can the Seahawks establish the run game early or will they have to go to the air consistently which runs into Geno Smith’s interception issues. // Need to Know: The Boston Red Sox have signed Patrick Sandoval. Both Geno Smith and Ken Walker were full participants in practice yesterday and that is great news for the Seahawks. The Mariners offseason has been slow, when will they make their first big acquisition? The College Football Playoffs are here and who do we think will get upset? // Breaking News: The Houston Astros are signing 1B Christian Walker. We take your calls on anything sports. From Mariners to Seahawks to the College Football

What are the remaining options for the Mariners? A rumor came out that the Mariners are interested in Cleveland Guardians’ Josh Naylor. Are the mariners actively trying to go after Arizona Diamondbacks’ Christian Walker? Should the Mariners go after LaMonte Wade Jr.? // Need to Know: The Boston Red Sox have signed Patrick Sandoval. Both Geno Smith and Ken Walker were full participants in practice yesterday and that is great news for the Seahawks. The Mariners offseason has been slow, when will they make their first big acquisition? The College Football Playoffs are here and who do we think will get upset? // The statements made by Jerry Dipoto back in 2018-2019 is almost the same comments he made this offseason saying we have a lot of options in terms of spending to bring a big-time bat to Seattle. What big free agents have the Mariners brought in since 2019? The Mariners need to spend, and they refuse to go after top tier talent. 

The AL West is up for grabs this season, all the teams are similar spots, and the Mariners are the only team in the division to not make any big offseason moves. The Mariners have the pitching but are behind all other teams in offense. // Need to Know: Both Geno Smith and Ken Walker were full participants in practice yesterday and that is great news for the Seahawks. The Mariners offseason has been slow, when will they make their first big acquisition? The College Football Playoffs are here and who do we think will get upset? // How do the Seahawks get their running game back on track? Is this a problem of commitment or attacking a defense in the wrong way? The Seahawks are up against a big opponent in the Vikings. Will we see more play actions in Ryan Grubb’s playbook? // Blue 88: Marine Layer Podcast Edition: How do you get DK Metcalf the ball more? What percent of the offensive snaps do we think Geno Smith will get this week? What upset in the College Football Playoffs that you want to see? 

Lyle Goldstein and TJ Matthewson from The Marine Layer Podcast are in for Brock & Salk today. The Mariners offseason is frustrating fans and they guys start going through the past years of Mariners offseason moves. Who is left for the Mariners to trade for that they could afford? // Need to Know: Both Geno Smith and Ken Walker were full participants in practice yesterday and that is great news for the Seahawks. The Mariners offseason has been slow, when will they make their first big acquisition? The College Football Playoffs are here and who do we think will get upset? // We revist and interview from yesterday with Fox Sports Broadcaster Adam Amin

The Mariners have put themselves in a position where they need to acquire players in a way that they do not normally do. // Need to Know: Geno Smith was a full participant in practice yesterday which should lead to him starting on Sunday. Riq Woolen has a rough game vs the Packers and it is being noticed by the fans and coaches. The Kraken have made a trade with the New York Rangers, Kraken get Kaapo Kakko - Rangers get Will Borgen and 2 draft picks. // Adam Amin FOX Sports Broadcaster joins the show to give us a preview of the matchup of the Seahawks and Vikings. // Salk also plays a game called Which is Better. 

The hour begins with the weekly iteration of Here's The Thing, in which Brock and Salk listen to some hilarious voicemails from listeners. Then, they take phone calls with opinions on what the Seahawks should do with Geno Smith if the season were to end today.

Brock and Salk dissect Mike Macdonald's growth as a head coach thus far. Now the question for the final three games of this season is if he can get the offense to run the ball more/play his offensive style and if he can get Riq Woolen to play hard. Later, they welcome on Gee Scott to talk Geno Smith, DK Metcalf and other Seahawks topics. In Blue 88, topics include the Vikings defense, how the Seahawks fix their red zone issues on offense and the latest on UW and the transfer portal.

Salk opens the show by discussing why he has confidence in the Seahawks beating the Vikings this weekend and his thoughts on all of the NFL Network picking against the Seahawks. Then, they re-air their conversation with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network.

We discuss whether trading prospects for an impact bat is even possible or whether the M's are going to have to do something more uncomfortable. Then, we dig into Daniel Jeremiah's answer when we asked if Geno Smith passes the "confetti test". Plus, Maura answers your fantasy football playoff questions in the Fantasy Football Forecast.

Brock and Salk take a look at a stat that highlights the Seahawks severe lack of successful downfield passing over the last few weeks, which causes them to evaluate the team's wide receiever room as a whole. Then, they welcome on Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network for his weekly visit to discuss Geno Smith and Sam Howell, the Seahawks offensive line, their upcoming game against the Vikings and much more.