Brock and Salk

While the Mariners didn't end up making the playoffs after all, Brock & Salk break down why this year is a turning point for the franchise. Salk believes the Mariners are ready to spend big this offseason, but Brock is worried about upsetting the amazing culture built this season--can you preserve it while adding major talent? Is this offseason the biggest in franchise history, and can they do enough to take this team beyond 90 wins and into the playoffs?

FOX Sports NFL analyst Mark Schlereth was on the broadcast team for the Hawks' win over the 49ers--what did he see on film that points to a resurgence in the defense that might be sustainable? Mark has some interesting comments on where the Hawks sit in a loaded NFC West after 4 games.

Brock makes a dour claim about the Washington Huskies (tinged with a hopeful blueprint) in Blue 88. Plus--since D.K. Metcalf has improved every part of his game over his 3 year NFL career, is it still possible to improve his hands?

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With less than 5 games to play, the Mariners are nearly positioned to control their own playoff destiny. While the M's have been close to the playoffs multiple times over their 20 year playoff drought, no team has felt like they belong in the playoffs quite like this one--Brock & Salk dissect what's made this team so special & fun to watch. Brock picks his MVP for the M's in 2021, but Mike Salk believes this team is built to win completely differently.

Where do you point the finger when determining why the Hawks are off to an unimpressive 1-2 start: talent or scheme? Brock & Salk sit on opposite sides of the fence..and let's be honest. It's better that way. Throw in a hypothetical involving the Legion of Boom and you've got yourself the perfect hour of the Brock & Salk podcast!

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It's one thing to lose a game, but it's an entirely different thing when the comments made by the head coach after the game indicate there may be a bigger problem brewing. Has Pete Carroll truly buried the controversy between Russell Wilson and the Hawks from the offseason, or is the ghost of that situation re-appearing as adversity strikes?

The Mariners simply won't quit on the 2021 season, and it's got Mike Salk wondering if this is the beginning of a new chapter in Mariners baseball. Is there enough hope left to propel this squad to an unlikely postseason appearance this year? Salk has also seen something in Jarred Kelenic's recent surge that leads him to believe that he'll never go back to the struggles he had when he received his first call-up.

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Remember all that consternation about whether the Hawks offense was going to work after not being able to see it in the preseason? Yeah...Brock and Salk were blown away. Why did it take 9 years of Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson to get to an offense that clicked so smoothly? 

The Mariners playoff run is at a critical juncture, but Salk saw something this week that proved to him that the team culture has changed from the negative one that has existed for much of the playoff drought--and it's why he believes this team's playoff run isn't over now, while the drought might be soon enough.

Brock has seen enough of the Washington Huskies in the first 2 games of the season. He sounds off with some frustrations to a level you may have never heard from him before.

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The Hawks' kick off the 2021 season this Sunday, and after having watched virtually no starters in the preseason, Brock & Salk are left wondering what to expect when the Hawks take the field for the first time. With new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron installing a new offense this year, Salk believes that his success--or failure--could determine not only the ceiling of the '21 season, but the future of Russell Wilson in Seattle. Brock believes that Waldron's offense may be ideally suited for Wilson's skillset.

With new contract extensions for Scott Servais and Jerry Dipoto, Brock & Salk celebrate what they view as a positive step for the Mariners in their pursuit of the playoffs in the near future. Has Yusei Kikuchi pitched himself out of the Mariners' future plans?

Howdy is heated about the Huskies' embarrassing loss to Montana, and Brock breaks down the tape to explain why it happens. Is Jimmy Lake's job on the line? Will the Dawgs turn to true freshman Sam Huard at QB?

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The Hawks preseason is over, and with most of the starters on offense sitting on the sidelines up to this point, who's to say how good this team actually is? Brock Huard, of course! Brock walks through the questions he's had answered over the last month by this team's roster construction and play on the field, highlights the questions that remain, and debates with Mike Salk the small group of players who will likely decide the Seahawks' fate in 2021.

Salk identifies his candidates for surprise star of the year for the Mariners, and how Mariners fans should be crediting the Mets for their success this season--and not because of Jarred Kelenic. Finally, Brock gets a taste of humble pie with "Mean Tweets" while Salk shares his obsession with the Mets' "thumbs down" controversy that has a weird connection with Brooks Koepka.

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Has Pete Carroll completely changed his "always compete" philosophy, and if so, are the Hawks better off for it? Brock & Salk are joined by FOX NFL anchor and Seahawks preseason play-by-play announcer Curt Menefee as they get to the bottom of why the Hawks have looked so uncompetitive in the preseason...and why, for the first time under Pete Carroll, that won't mean anything about whether this team is good in the regular season. 

The Mariners are in the midst of the most surprisingly competitive Mariners team in Scott Servais and Jerry Dipoto's tenure with Seattle. Salk explains why he believes Servais deserves to win "Manager of the Year" for his team's performance, and why the Mariners had better lock him up to a contract extension before other teams pry him away this offseason.

Brock breaks down the new college football alliance that's brewing between the PAC 12, ACC and BIG10, and a 4 letter word that sums up why this move is being made in Blue 88.

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After a lackluster opening game to the 2021 preseason, Brock and Salk are left wondering what's real and what's pretend out the 20-6 loss. While two young defensive players stood out on the bright side, one position group has Brock looking on the trade market for answers.

The Mariners remain in a postseason race, but if they miss the Wildcard, should the Mariners wait another year before spending big in free agency? Salk looks at some recent MLB dynasties for answers.

The opening weekend of the NFL showcased a handful of interesting young QBs--did any stand out as the next Russell Wilson or Patrick Mahomes? Brock has some interesting insight on one rookie he believes is poised to rise above the rest.

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Was Brock Huard given a personal invitation from Peyton Manning to attend his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Of course he was. He's Brock Huard! Brock shares some incredible interactions with NFL legends behind the scenes in Canton, Ohio.

The Mariners made some aggressive moves at the deadline, but the M's win/loss record has been markedly worse since than before the deals were made. Did the M's get better, or did they ruin a good thing? Salk has some strong thoughts about the state of the Mariners as they head into the stretch run.

Jamal Adams' contract situation has linger significantly longer than Brock & Salk anticipated--when are the alarm bells going to go off? Does Duane Brown's "hold in" as he waits for a contract extension tip the Seahawks' hand when it comes to how they will approach Russell Wilson after the end of the season? Find out in Blue 88.

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Seahawks legend Cliff Avril provides a unique insight into Jamal Adams' contract situation, including how he would've fit into the Legion of Boom in 2013. How is Richard Sherman rebounding from the incident in July? Avril shares his perspective after multiple conversations with Sherman. And could the Hawks truly have built enough on defense to push them over the top in 2021?

Mike Salk is fired up about how positive the Mariners trade deadline was, but he's got beef with the players who expressed frustration about the Graveman deal. Was it time for the M's to add marquee players at this deadline if it meant moving on from top prospects?

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