How do you sell hope if you're the Mariners?  It's a long wait for the expected success, so what can we be excited about now?  In Around the NFL, we explore the chances Josh Gordon returns, the reinstatement of Myles Garrett and Rashaad Penny's ACL rehab.  Greg Olsen is on his way to Seattle and it's a great opportunity for the Seahawks to start with a splash in free agency.  Finally, we raise and throw our flags.

In Blue 42 with Michael Bumpus, we ask three important football questions, including which NFL free agent is most attractive to the Seahawks?  Myles Garrett has been reinstated - was his punishment sufficient?  Would the addition of a superstar wide receiver be detrimental to DK Metcalf's development?  We spin the wheel of Non-F-L and land on Vince Carter's dunk contest anniversary.  How crazy is it that he's still in the league?  Is the dunk contest still cool?  Thirty years ago yesterday, Buster Douglas upsets Mike Tyson.  Pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training while we wonder exactly how the Astros 'apologies' will be received throughout this season.  How should the players handle the topic?

We give you three things to be excited to watch this upcoming Mariners season.  In What to Watch for, Greg Olsen visits the Seahawks, the Mariners add Carlos Gonzales and Mel Tucker leaves Colorado.  John Clayton joins us for his Morning Drive!  Who do you have hungry eyes for in free agency?  Will Josh Gordon be back next year?  While it would be nice to have him, the Seahawks can't put themselves in the position to depend on him.  Is Robby Anderson someone they'd consider?  Does Mike Holmgren belong in the Hall of Fame?

Should the Seahawks pursue Michael Bennett?  What about the other free agents on the market?  We create free agency rules.  In Around the NFL we discuss Philip Rivers' potential landing spot, Tua Tagovailoa's health and Taysom Hill's future.  Why do teams still coddle quarterbacks?  Finally, we throw and raise our flags.

In Blue 42 with Brock Huard, we ask three important football questions, including whether or not the Seahawks should consider bringing back Michael Bennett.  Which teams will be looking for a quarterback in the draft this season?  Where will the veterans land?  Is Mike Bolsinger's lawsuit against the Astros legitimate?  Where do the Seahawks draw the line with second chances?

Is Michael Bennett coveting the Seahawks?  What are the chances the Seahawks return the favor?  In What to Watch for, we explore Phillip Rivers' next move, the potential MLB playoff expansion and quick firings in the XFL.  John Clayton joins us for his Morning Drive! Should the Seahawks go after a veteran corner?  Is an expanded MLB playoff format a good thing or a bad thing?

The XFL had a really good opening weekend, but does the league need more star power in order to keep viewers interested? Around the NFL: Russell Wilson is snubbed off of a "Most Clutch Players" list, and Robert Saleh is being pursued by Michigan State for their head coaching job. Then, we bust out the big board to determine who the Seahawks should go after in free agency. The show ends with us throwing flags!

Brock Huard joins the show for another version of Blue 42! What did he think of the first week of the XFL? And what the heck is going on with Russell Wilson's hair? We continue The HawkScars with the Best Play of the Year. Was it Tyler Lockett's tiptoe TD catch? Or Josh Gordon's diving catch? Then, AJ Hinch interviewed with MLB Network on Friday, are we feeling sympathy for him?

The XFL got off to a really good start in their first week of action, what did Danny and Paul like the most about the XFL? After we bust out the big board to determine who the Seahawks should go after in free agency, we begin our own version of The Oscars, The HawkScars! Who wins best original screenplay? Also, UW spent an insane amount of money in just one weekend for visiting recruits, so why can't the players get paid?

The cooking people are running rampant and Wyman isn't into it.  How much blame should Brian Schottenheimer take in offensive shortfalls?  In Around the NFL, Patrick Mahomes is due for a mega pay day, Eric Weddle retires and what is going on in Dallas?  Why do the Seahawks tend to slow down toward the end of the season, rather than heat up like they used to?  Are injuries solely to blame?  Finally, we throw and raise our flags!