Danny says he's had enough of the Seahawks hand-wringing..it's time to get fired up and go beat the Falcons! John Clayton has the latest on Matt Ryan's injury and Michael Bennett being traded to Dallas. Why did Antonio Brown share a picture of him and Russell Wilson hanging out together? Plus - Falcons radio analyst Dave Archer joins the show.

Danny’s specialty is parsing Pete Carroll, so he translates Coach’s updates from yesterday.  We go Around the NFL to examine Michael Bennett’s suspension, Thursday Night Football, Drew Brees’ return and Patrick Mahomes practicing.  We still don't know who the Seahawks are - what can we learn this weekend?  How will the defense improve over the next two weeks?  Will we finally see the pass rush?  And finally, Flag on the Play!

Brock Huard joins us for Blue 42 to tell us his reasonable expectations for the Seahawks, how the addition of Quandre Diggs will affect the defensive scheme and whether the Seahawks need a new tight end with Ed Dickson's imminent return.  What can we learn about the Seahawks in their game against the Falcons?  Will DK Metcalf hit a rookie wall?  And finally, we hear the best of Mike Leach from his HBO debut.

As the Seahawks stand right now, where are your expectations?  Are they better than, worse than or on par with last year's team?  How much will the addition of Quandre Diggs change the Seahawks' defensive scheme?  Danny thinks they'll continue to play three linebackers primarily.  In What to Watch for, we see Russell Wilson on the Seahawks injury report, the Nationals taking game two of the World Series and Thursday Night Football.  John Clayton joins us for his Morning Drive and Danny Parses Pete!  Finally, the hypocritical organization that is the Houston Astros.

What were the biggest factors that went into the Seahawks trade for Quandre Diggs?  Was it the Seahawks' need for a DB or was there something going on in Detroit?  Either way, it shouldn't be a problem for Seattle.  In Around the NFL, we discuss an angry Adam Gase, a hot-seat Jim Harbaugh, another of Case Keenum's revenge games and Tom Brady's future.  ESPN's Michael Rothstein joins the show to discuss the details of the Quandre Diggs trade and finally, we throw our flags.

In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus joins us to break down exactly how Quandre Diggs affects the Seahawks defense, what the Seahawks need to work on the next two weeks and just how much better Emmanuel Sanders makes the 49ers.  Does the trade for Quandre Diggs address enough needs for the Seahawks? Plus, another edition of Washington Wednesday and a new installment: BIG MAD!

How much better did the Seahawks get in  trading for Quandre Diggs?  Where will he play: safety or slot corner?  And might we see more nickel rather than base with three linebackers? In What to Watch for, we preview Pete Carroll's press conference, take a look at World Series Game 2 and the start of the NBA season.  John Clayton joins us for the Morning Drive and we explore how different the Seahawks defense might look with the addition of Quandre Diggs.  Finally, should the Seahawks experiment a bit in the next two games as favorites?

If you could upgrade the Seahawks at one position through a trade, which one would it be?  In Around the NFL we discuss Matt Ryan's ankle, Sam Darnold's toenail and Odell Beckham Jr.'s pants. Pete Carroll believes in the direction of this Seahawks defense - how confident are you in their potential to progress?

If you took the College Football Playoff out of the picture, does the Pac-12 have the most entertaining product in college football?  Brock Huard joins us for Blue 42 talk potential Seahawks trades and their defense.  What do you need to see from the Seahawks defense to convince you that they're improving throughout the season?  Also, we are expecting the Seahawks to do things they've done in the past, in the media and as fans. Finally, the NFL should be able to flex Monday Night Football Games.

Will the Seahawks get better throughout this season?  How will it happen?  Paul is learning more and more that the Seahawks experience is a rollercoaster. In What to Watch For, we explore the Jets demise, World Series Game 1 and the Patriots trade for Mohamed Sanu.  John Clayton joins us for the Morning Drive and if the Seahawks could trade for any position, which one would you want it to be?