The Ian Furness Show

The official league year in the NFL begins on Wednesday, and that's when free agency will really get interesting, but "legal tampering" began today, and within minutes deals were already announced. Of note to Seahawks fans, Justin Coleman was offered far more money than the Hawks would have or should have offered him. It's just a matter of time until we find out where Earl is going (it sounds like it isn't going to be Dallas) but he's undoubtedly seeing dollar signs with the Landon Collins deal. One thing everyone here continues to keep their eye on is Frank Clark who expects a contract. Clark has done everything to prove his value to this team, and isn't likely to go anywhere. The Seahawks will find a way to get a deal done with him. Aside from Clark, the keys to the off-season are DJ Fluker and JR Sweezy, something that would have seemed unfathomable a year ago. Nick Foles just received a four-year $88 million deal with the Jaguars, which we've sort of known was coming. On Something Good, the Burpee Challenge discussed on Friday continues to expand. It's good to see people get up for those who are down.

The Huskies lost their final game of the season on Saturday, continuing the slowdown they've had over the last couple of weeks. They've still dominated the regular season in the Pac-12, but with the perception of the conference being what it is, will it be enough to get them in the tournament? The saying is "never leave doubt", and they've left some doubt. Felix got blown up again at Spring Training, but reportedly is upset that he isn't going to be the Opening Day starter. The fact that he's even still on the team with the way he's played says a lot about the difference between football and baseball. With the NFL, it's all about what you're capable of now. If you can't perform, you're gone. Baseball is all about using guys way past their prime because they're under contract, and because of their legacies. Texts come in at 49451 on a potential Frank Clark contract, Felix, and more. Softy has thoughts on free agency and the Hawks.

LSU has suspended Will Wade indefinitely after an FBI wire tap has allegedly caught him offering a player money. It's amazing how many seemingly-intelligent people have twisted this around, making it about paying players. It isn't. It's about rules being violated. Rules don't suddenly stop applying simply because you don't like them. Anger should be directed toward the person who can't follow the rules, and the rules themselves. Washington State University Athletic Director Patrick Chun, named AD of the Year, drops by the studio to talk all things WSU athletics, including Mike Leach, Ernie Kent and the state of Cougar basketball, the Pac-12 Network, and more. On a related note, today's Something Good is Kevin completing the 3 For 3 Burpee Challenge in support of Hilinski's Hope.

The Athletic's Sheil Kapadia wrote an article for The Athletic looking at the top 50 free agents available this off-season. He discusses free agency with us, and tells us who the Hawks might be in the market for. The draft is now less than two months away, and NFLDraftScout's Rob Rang has a few more names of players Seahawks fans might want to familiarize themselves with, including a couple younger, cheaper versions of Earl Thomas. Texts react to the Patrick Chun interview and the free agency and draft conversation. Softy and Ian discuss Husky and Cougar basketball.

Chambers Bay Distillery sponsors Ian's visit with Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com on Fridays at 220pm. CBD is a small local distillery founded by two local guys, Alan and Jeff where their mission is simple, "To Create Uniquely Extraordinary Spirits"... Featuring Ghost Dog Whiskey, Raan (rhymes with Pawn) Vodka and their CBD Bourbon which is aged in a boathouse above the waters of Puget Sound

Free agency is just a few days away, and the draft will be here in less than two months. It's time to start looking at what the Seahawks needs are for 2019. Kevin and Ian compare their top five position group priorities. Every conversation about West Coast basketball (outside of Gonzaga) eventually comes back to how to fix the Pac-12. Mike Montgomery talked with Cliff and Puck about this early this afternoon and made a couple of interesting points. Charters are one place the conference can invest money. Traveling is tough on players, and charter flights are going to make a difference in keeping players here. Texts come in at 49451 on the Seahawks biggest needs, including one referencing our plight of being "stuck with Russell Wilson". Softy continues the position group priorities conversation.

The blowback against Charley Casserly seems pretty strong considering he's just reporting things he's heard. Nonetheless, Kyler Murray could be hurt severely because of all of this.... could be. It is unprecedented for a highly-touted prospect like Murray to get criticized so heavily, not for his physical abilities, but solely for the mental side of the game. The year 2018 started off pretty rough for WSU fans with the passing of Tyler Hilinski, but Gardner Minshew showed the Cougs it was okay to have fun again. Minshew joins the show ot discuss the 2018 season, Mike Leach, and The Combine, plus a surprise appearance from Peyton Pelluer. On Something Good, stories about the late Luke Perry, plus Ian's mum's birthday.