We hear what the national media had to say about Sam Darnold after Sunday's loss and decide whether it's accurate or overblown. Then, we check in with M's insider Shannon Drayer on the Josh Naylor signing and what other work the Mariners still have to do this offseason.
Brock and Salk react to a bunch of sound featuring a variety of personalities staying optimistic on the Seahawks. Later, Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins the show for his weekly segment to share his insight on the Seahawks game, including Sam Darnold, the defense and more.
Brock and Salk react to Mike Macdonald sound from Monday and they overall didn't get the sense that he was overly frustrated or annoyed after the loss and they talk through some reasons for why that might be. They also dissect some of the Josh Naylor contract now that it's finalized and look forward to a few options for what the Mariners could do next. In Blue, Brock dives in on what the Rams did more than any other team against the Seahawks, some notable Seahawks PFF grades and what Mike Macdonald was clear about what can get fixed from Sunday's game.
Salk opens the show explaining why there are reasons to be optimistic after the Seahawks loss to the Rams, and he explains why he thinks Mike Macdonald may feel the same way. After that, they re-air their conversations with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald with all of his takeaways after their game against the Rams.
Mike Macdonald joins Brock and Salk to discuss Sunday's loss, how he makes crucial in game decisions while calling defense, what it's like to go head to head with Sean McVay, how he will approach trying to cut back turnovers with wanting Darnold to remain aggressive, what a healthy Uchenna Nwosu brings to this team, the Rams executing a perfect punt, and some injury updates.
Salk defends his Christmas tree being up already in his Josh Naylor reaction video last night. Then, we discuss the Mariners re-signing Josh Naylor and beginning to shift the narrative that's surrounded them and Sam Darnold not being abel to shake his narrative this weekend. Plus, we discuss the Seahawks loss, the M's signing Naylor to a 5 year deal, the Kraken defeating the Sharks, UW's win over Purdue and the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley in Need to Know.
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Brock and Salk react to Sam Darnold's tough performance against the Rams and how many question marks should still be attahced to his name moving forward. Afterwards, they go through all of their Seahawks Takeaways from Sunday's game.
The Seahawks use a close game to the Rams in LA and Brock and Salk break down why they believe they did, what jumped out to them in the contest and what it means going forward. They then explain why they think the Josh Naylor contract is sicuh a big deal and what this sets up for the rest of the offseason. In Blue 88, topics include what Sam Darnold needs to listen to for affirmation, how 4th downs and the Seahawks interior offensive line played a factor in the loss and how the Seahawks contained the play making of Matt Stafford.
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We react to our favorite things we heard from guests like Brian Baldinger, Kyle Brandt, Daniel Jeremiah and Mike Macdonald this week in For You-In Review. Then, we discuss Aaron Judge beating Cal Raleigh out for MVP, the injury report ahead of Seahawks Rams, and the Kraken's 5-3 win over Winnepeg in Need to Know. Plus, We take your calls, as we do every Friday.