On today’s Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett, former KJR host and Jim Moore, former co-host with Puck, discuss their confidence levels for the upcoming Apple Cup game between the Washington State Cougars and the Washington Huskies. They also touch on topics such as unemployment benefits, missed opportunities, and the performance of the Mariners. They also discuss the importance of leadership and intangibles in the game. Jim proposes a bet on Twitter for the game, offering to pay a dollar to anyone who bets on the Huskies and $5 to those who bet on the Cougars if they win by 10 or more points. The conversation covers various topics including the upcoming Washington State vs. Washington football game, the rivalry between the two teams, the Mariners' performance, and Dion Sanders' controversial actions as a coach. The hosts also discuss the PGA Tour's meeting with the Saudi government on September 11th, which is seen as tone-deaf and insensitive. 

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, joins the show and he and Puck talk about the Mariners trading players and the financial implications for the team. They mention the potential trade of Luis Castillo and the challenges of finding a team willing to take on his contract. They also discuss the future of Randy Arozarena and the likelihood of the Mariners tendering him a contract. They express uncertainty about the team's financial situation and the lack of transparency from ownership. In this conversation, Ryan Divish and Puck discuss various topics including the financial success of the Seattle Mariners, the contract of Dan Wilson. 

Danny Kelly, The Ringer, wraps up the show talking about the performance of rookie quarterbacks in the NFL, and the outlook for the Seattle Seahawks. They also touch on the history of their podcasting careers and reminisce about their time together on the Field Gulls podcast. Every week they’ll chat about the NFL, Seahawks and fantasy football.  They discuss the performance of the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, the struggles of rookie quarterbacks, and potential waiver wire pickups in fantasy football. 

The show ends with, “Hey, what the Puck?!” Puck talks about the   PGA Tour's decision to meet with the Saudi government during the week of 9/11.

Rundown

00:00 Jim is fresh off a hike and fired up about the Apple Cup! 

07:05 Jim slept through the end of the Mariners game and Puck told him he didn’t miss anything. They reacted to the play of Cal Raleigh and their desire for him to come back. 

10:08 Jim's Predictions for the Apple Cup

11:28 Chad Davis, the worst QB we’ve ever had?

15:14 Why is Jim so confident in the Apple Cup?

19:02 Jim's Bet Proposal on Twitter

27:19 The Apple Cup has taken on more hatred 

35:41 Deion Sanders drama in Boulder 

46:07 PGA Tour's Insensitive Meeting with the Saudi Government on September 11th

57:21 Ryan Divish joins the show….Exploring Trades and Financial Challenges

01:13:13 The Uncertain Future of Randy Arozarena

01:15:08 Challenges of Trading Luis Castillo

01:18:35 Lack of Transparency from Ownership

01:19:04 The Financial Success of the Seattle Mariners

01:23:55 Danny Kelly, weekly visit….Rookie Quarterbacks Struggle in the NFL

01:25:30 The Dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers

01:36:29 Potential Waiver Wire Pickups in Fantasy Football

01:46:17  “Hey, what the Puck!?” The PGA Tour's Tone-Deaf Decision