Brock and Salk

Russell Wilson hasn't been the same for a while. Salk thinks Russell has a skewed view of himself, and combined with a myriad of unique obstacles this season, it's led to a dramatic drop-off in his performance. Brock sees a very simple--yet significant--root of his underperformance. If Seahawks owner Jody Allen sat down Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll separately for an exit interview to the season, would she be any closer to having an answer of what to do this offseason?

Salk played Pebble Beach on Christmas Eve--did it live up to the hype? Was he able to avoid finding out how much it would cost him? Was a $15 upcharge enough to ruin the experience? Find out here.

If the Seahawks need to rebuild next year, what will they do with DK Metcalf's impending contract situation? Is it time to visit a trade to recoup draft capital, or can you build a championship team built around a wide receiver room?

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Rumors surface that Russell Wilson wants more say in player-personnel decisions, but is it a good idea for the Hawks to acquiesce? Salk evaluates how the Seahawks and Russell Wilson may be dealing with an issue of "trust", while Brock asks the hard question as to whether each party has earned that trust from the other.

Salk is fired up by college coaches complaining about Name/Image/Likeness deals for college football players, and Brock is worried about how much college sports will change when the dust settles from this new financial era. Is this the beginning of the end for college football in its current form?

UW has a new QB after the transfer of Michael Penix Jr. What does it mean for Sam Huard?

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Whispers abound in the conversation of Pete Carroll's future in Seattle. Could the winningest coach in Seahawks history get fired after this season? Brock and Salk play out the most likely scenario for the rest of the year and discuss whether the future of Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll will be decided based on the win/loss record at the end of the season.

Jamal Adams' second season in Seattle ends in surgery. Brock has strong feelings about the trade that brought him here, but how does it compare to the trades that brought in Percy Harvin and Jimmy Graham? Finish off the episode with a Blue 88 breakdown that dives deeper into Darrell Taylor's impressive first full season as a Seahawk and a forecast about new Husky head football coach Kalen DeBoer.

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The Mariners went big in free agency by adding Cy Young award winner Robbie Ray--Brock & Salk share their excitement and surprise about the deal...but will it be the biggest move they make this offseason? Salk has some interesting names to look out for after the MLB lockout ends.

With Russell Wilson looking nowhere near his normal self, Brock & Salk explore what needs to happen with Wilson, Pete Carroll and John Schneider. Have they strayed from the formula that made them a Super Bowl winner? Can they remake the secret sauce that took the League by storm?

The Huskies announce their new head coach, but with QB Jake Haener looking likely to transfer back to UW, what will Sam Huard do? Brock weighs in on whether a transfer is likely...and you won't want to miss his answer.

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With Jimmy Lake's firing official, Salk puts Brock on the hot seat. Why didn't Lake's tenure work out the way UW athletic director Jen Cohen expected it would? Brock gives a comprehensive breakdown of the misses for the Husky program over the last 2 years. What role did Chris Petersen have in Lake's hiring, and what role will he play in the search for his replacement? Brock gives his early list of potential candidates to replace Lake at UW and a list for the Cougs, too.

Brock and Salk might be taking crazy pills, but they may be the only ones left who believe Russell Wilson's finger was the reason for his performance against Green Bay. Salk was bothered by the return, but not for the reason you might expect. What does this portend for the future of Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll?

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Russell Wilson is back on the practice field preparing for a return this weekend at Lambeau Field. Brock & Salk have mixed emotions on whether for All Pro WR Odell Beckham Jr is a worthy investment for the Seahawks. 

UW Head Coach Jimmy Lake has been suspended for this weekend's game vs Arizona State, but will that be the extent of the punishment, or has Lake already coached his final game on Montlake?

The MLB GM meetings are underway in California and Salk is excited to hear a couple big time names already being linked to the M's. 

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How did he do it?!? That's the question Brock & Salk are asking about Russell Wilson's recovery from finger surgery. Is his recovery ability a skill? The Seahawks offense is about to be at full strength at just the time they need it. 

The World Series is over, which means that trades and free agent signings in baseball can officially begin. Salk gives his under-the-radar trade target for the Mariners while making a strong claim about the importance of this offseason in Mariners franchise history.

Brock gets roasted in Mean Tweets, but not before Howdy secretly records Salk's story of being spooked by his youngest daughter to the point of screaming out loud. Hear the full story here!

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After another loss at home--this time to the Saints on Monday Night Football--the outlook for 2021 seems bleak...but is all hope lost? Mike Salk sees a clear path to the playoffs that isn't unreasonable, but does Brock see enough out of the Hawks to buy it once Russell Wilson returns? Now with 2 games under their belt without Wilson, Brock & Salk believe the reality of the Seahawks' roster and Pete Carroll's philosophy are coming to bear. Will there be consequences for coming up short?

Salk goes through some interesting free agent and trade targets for the Mariners ahead of a big offseason. Brock dives deeper into the hard truths about the Washington Huskies in Blue 88.

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After watching the Seahawks without Russell Wilson, Brock & Salk are convinced that Russell hasn't been holding the Hawks back in any way. Why haven't the offensive and defensive systems kicked into gear after 6 games this year? Brock is very concerned about Jamal Adams, while Salk sees why Pete Carroll believes the team can turn it around.

Nick Rolovich was fired by Washington State University for refusing to get vaccinated. Brock & Salk aren't shying away from the conversation--and let's be real, their willingness to address hard issues is one of the reasons why you've listened to the show for all these years. Take a listen with an open mind.

Brock dives deeper into whether there's hope for UW to right the ship in Blue 88 and anoints a program in the state of Washington as the top dog...and it's probably not who you think it is.

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For the first time in a decade, the Seahawks will play a game without Russell Wilson. Is Pete Carroll's system strong enough to keep the team afloat until his return? Do the Seahawks have a talented enough roster to win a game without Wilson? Will Shane Waldron's vision for the offense make more or less sense with a backup QB running it? Brock & Salk have some strong beliefs about the direction of the Seahawks--and the implications of coming up short during Russell Wilson's absence.

The Kraken have officially launched--Brock & Salk share their first impressions of Seattle's NHL team and how it felt to be a part of something new in Seattle sports for the first time in decades.

Brock foresees major questions being asked of the Huskies and Cougs if the ships don't right themselves in time for bowl selection in Blue 88. Plus, will there be more uncovered in the Washington Football Team investigation beyond the evidence that resulted in Jon Gruden's resignation?

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