Brock and Salk

Brock discusses the QB battle going on at UW ahead of next week's matchup with Oregon. Then, Shannon Drayer joins the show to giver her rebuttal to Salk's take that the M's should trade a starting pitcher. Plus, Maura helps you set your lineup with the Fantasy Football Forecast.

The hour starts by going around the NFL with topics including the potential substantial amount of head coaching vacancies that could be out there by the end of the NFL season, the Joe Douglas firing and the New York Giants.

Salk and Brady Henderson of ESPN open the hour by diving in on the importance of offensive coordinators and zero in specifically on Ryan Grubb. Then, they outline how valuable Ernest Jones has been thus far and if they think the Seahawks will keep him long term. Finally, Brock breaks down three football questions in Blue 88.

Salk explains what he believs the new details about Major League Baseball taking over the production of Mariners broadcast will mean, both now and long term. Then, they re-air their conversation with John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Seahawks and Cardinals.

We check in on San Fran sports radio callers and find that there is a lot of rage being directed at Kyle Shanahan. Then, we discuss Mike Macdonald's comments about guys who truly love ball. It seems like this scheme requires a lot of study and work ahead of time and if you don't really love not just ball, but also the process, you won't thrive. Plus, we talk favorite Christmas movies, the most annoying kind of golf partner, and breakfast preferences in Answer the Question Jerk.

Brock and Salk react to recent sound from both Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas, as well as discussing Russell Wilson's 4-0 start as the Steelers starting quarterback. Then, they welcome on John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports to discuss the upcoming Seahawks vs. Cardinals game and why the Cardinals have had success so far this season.

Brock and Salk react to their conversation with Mike Macdonald and some of his comments about needing guys in his system who love football. It also makes them think about some of the players that are no longer in town. Salk also wonders what it would take for the Seahawks to win a Super Bowl. He outlines a few poisition that have to be significantly upgraded. In Blue 88, topics include Seahawks PFF grades, numbers about Macdonald vs the Shanahan tree and which Seahawk will be under the most pressure to grow and improve over the final seven weeks.

Salk has noticed one thing about a Mike Macdonald strength that he feels as if people are not talking enough about. Then, they re-air their conversation with the Seahawks head coach after their win over the 49ers.

We discuss what the Seahawks offense did differently coming out of the bye week. Then, in Need to Know, we break down the UW win, WSU's loss, the Kraken's weekend, the Seahawks win and more. We end the hour with the Seahawks head coach, Mike Macdonald. He discusses what was different in yesterday's win, what they took away from their visit with the Navy SEALS, what he saw from Abe Lucas and Olu Oluwatimi in their first starts this season, how rookie LB Tyrice Knight did and why Geno Smith is so good with 2 minutes remaining.

Did Mike Macdonald outcoach Kyle Shanahan in the Seahawks win over the 49ers? Salk says yes, while Brock isn't as certain. Later, they get into all of their Seahawks Takeaways.

Brock and Salk dive in on why the Seahawks ended up beating the 49ers on Sunday and if this was Mike Macdonald's best coached game yet. They then focus in on what exactly got fixed on the defensive side of the ball. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at the Seahawks biggest schematic change, what should we see more of from the Seahawks offense down the stretch and if the Seahawks offensive line played significantly better on Sunday.

Geno Smith was phenomenal on the game-winning drive to lead the Seahawks to a victory over the 49ers, but Salk says he was even more impressed with the defensive turnaround. Then, they go Around The NFL with stories from the Colts-Jets game, Bears-Packers, Steelers-Ravens and plenty more.

Stacy Rost joins Salk to discuss the Niners Seahawks game being a must win. Then, Salk talks Abe Lucas and DK Metcalf being set to return, the M's preparing an offer for Roki Sasaki and the Kraken's win over Chicago. Plus, we take your calls as we do every Friday.

The hour starts with a game of Which Is Worse, a spin off from the game Which Is Better. Ten, Salk and Brady Henderson welcome on Nick Wagoner, the 49ers beat reporter for ESPN, to get some 49ers perspective for this weekend's game and where their team stands both now and moving forward.

Salk and Brady Henderson of ESPN discuss how much better the Seahawks could look moving forward with the return of both DK Metcalf and Abe Lucas on offense. Salk then gets Brady's insight on why he believes Tyrel Dodson is no longer a Seahawk. In Blue 88, topics include Devon Witherspoon, Seahawks personnel for Sunday's game and Brock Purdy.

Salk talks about the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight set for Friday along with him growing up watching Tyson. Then, they re-air their conversation with Joe Davis of FOX Sports to get his thoughts on the upcoming Seahawks game, which he will be broadcasting, along with a little bit of baseball talk as well.

Brock's mom and Salk's dad each have separate complaints about things we did on the show. Then, Brock and Salk discuss how the Seahawks have to win at least one of their next two games or maybe you are heading into that 'this is a rebuild' territory. Plus, Maura answers all of your roster questions in the Fantasy Football Forecast.

The hour starts with listener voicemails for Here's The Thing. Later, they welcome on Joe Davis of FOX Sports, who is broadcasting the Seahawks-49ers game on Sunday, to preview the game with him while also sending a couple of baseball questions his way as well.

Brock and Salk listen to some station sound from Herm Edwards about the value of running backs/running the football and react to it. Then, Maura takes everyone Around the NFL with stories from the Cowboys, Drew Lock, Anthony Richardson and more. In Blue 88, topics include Seahawks PFF grades, Mike Macdonald listening to Brian Baldinger and a UW prediction for this weekend.

Salk opens the show by admitting that he's finally buying the idea of trading a starter to get a legit bat, even though he doesn't feel great about it. Later, gthey re-air their conversation with Daniel jeremiah of the NFL Network.