Fun opinions, analysis and interviews on Seattle sports with Danny O'Neil and Paul Gallant. Airs weekdays 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Danny and Paul discuss Cam Newton's release, their confidence level in the Seahawks defense heading into this season and the M's frustrating loss to the Astros.
In Blue 42, Brock discusses the Seahawks signing CB Sidney Jones, the best NFL prospect on the Huskies roster and comments Colin Cowherd made about the culture of the Seahawks.
Dylan Moore giveth and he taketh away. A two-run homer put Seattle ahead, and then his decision not to throw home allowed the Astros to take the lead. Danny and Paul discuss the frustrating loss to the Astros. Then, we debate how you feel about the cornerback position for the Seahawks following the Sidney Jones trade and keep up with the latest NFL roster cuts.
How much did the M's cost themselves this weekend in almost getting swept by the Royals? Danny and Paul discuss the tough situation they are in with the Astros up next. Plus, the Seahawks final pre-season game is in the books and they have to cut down to their 53 man roster tomorrow...how are you feeling?
In Blue 42, Brock Huard discusses Marquise Blair's knack for being in the right place at the right time, what stood out most about Darrell Taylor, and whether Alex Collins is better than Rashaad Penny. Then, we debate Who Won the Weekend?
Salvador Perez almost single handedly swept the M's this weekend but they narrowly escaped with a win yesterday. They left 40 men on base and were 9-for-36 with runners in scoring position during this series. Later, Danny does a little parsing Pete with comments made by the head coach following the Seahawks final preseason game.
Danny and Paul discuss whether some of the M's starters running out of gas. Can Yusei Kikuchi and Logan Gilbert get things back on track down the stretch? Plus, we go Around the NFL with another starting QB being named, the NFL's request to adjust COVID testing and a Patriots radio analysts' ridiculous Cam Newton take.
In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus discusses what will make the final preseason game a success for the Seahawks, what match-ups we should be watching and Quandre Diggs' tweet about not being denied what he deserves. Plus, another edition of This or That.
Yusei Kikuchi was great for the first 5 innings but ran out of gas and was pulled in the sixth last night. Scott Servais bristled at the insinuation that he doesn’t trust Kikuchi post game. Do you? We thought it was a given that you extend him a just a couple of months ago, have you changed your mind on that at all?
We go Around the NFL with stories about the 49ers QB reps, DK Metcalf doing defensive line drills and Bills WR's receiving hefty fines for mask violations. Then, Seahawks TE Gerald Everett joins us to discuss working with Shane Waldron again, whether we could see more two tight end sets and working with Will Dissly.
Brock Huard had a flight delay so Danny and Paul break down the position battles at center, SAM linebacker and cornerback for the Seahawks in Blue 42. Then, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about the M's playoff push, Paul Sewald's dominance, Kyle Lewis' rehab, and Jarred Kelenic's progress. Plus, Seahawks rookie WR Dee Eskridge stops by to discuss dealing with an injury to start camp and how he had caught himself up.
Russell Wilson joined Jake and Stacy yesterday and said, a decade into his career, he's just getting started. Paul is interested to see how he adapts his game as he gets older. Danny liked his comment that no one builds statues of critics. It seems like a more defiant, something to prove version of Russ than we usually see. Then, we discuss how concerning Quandre Diggs hold-in should be for the Seahawks.
The M's are a season best 11 games over .500 and as Scott Servais noted with his "fun differential" comment post-game, they are enjoying themselves. Paul wants to know what they are waiting for in extending Servais and Dipoto. Should NFL teams draft a running back in the first round. Danny and Paul are on opposite sides of that argument.
Michael Bumpus discusses how difficult it is for a guy like Dee Eskridge to move from outside wide receiver to slot, the trade for Texans cornerback John Reid, and who the Seahawks most impactful off season addition will be.
The Mariners are a season best 11 games over .500 and as Scott Servais noted with his "fun differential" comment post-game, they are enjoying themselves. Paul wants to know what they are waiting for in extending Servais and Dipoto? The Rams acquisition of former Patriots first round pick Sony Michel sparks a debate between Danny and Paul on whether you should draft running backs in the first round.
What the M's have done up until now is incredible but is it sustainable? Danny says the closer you get to the end of the season, the more of a roll of the dice it becomes, and that favors the Mariners. Plus, we go Around the NFL and discuss our level of confidence in the Seahawks cornerbacks.
In Blue 42, Brock Huard discusses his concern level that Duane Brown will holdout into week one, comments from Greg Cosell on the limitations of Jamal Adams, and how Everson Griffen should apologize to Kirk Cousins for trashing him on twitter. Then, our M's insider Shannon Drayer joins us to break down this improbable run and her thoughts on the upcoming stretch.
Are the M's a team of destiny? That's the best description we can come up with at this point. They're a team with a great bullpen, really good starting pitching lately, one of the lowest batting averages in the league and they strike out a ton but keep finding ways to win. Later, Rashaad Penny joins us to talk about his recovery process from his knee injury and his goals for this season.
We have one game left in the preseason and Pete Carroll says we will finally see some starters. What are the biggest unanswered questions remaining? Plus, we learn why Cam Newton was absent from Patriots practice, the latest on Carson Wentz's status for week one and which Seahawks were revealed on the NFL Top 100 list last night, when we go Around the NFL.
In Blue 42, Brock Huard wills himself to find some positives in Saturday's Seahawks game, gives his thoughts on the rookie QB performances so far, and whether he's buying Rasheem Green as a breakout candidate this year. Plus, we go over the nominees for Who Won the Weekend?
Mariners got up off the mat and they needed that win in a way that is absolutely impossible to overstate. Danny and Bump discuss who helped seal the win and possibly save the M's season with their performances yesterday. Plus, who should the 49ers start the season with at quarterback?
The M's won another thriller yesterday. We decided to reflect on some of the best game winning moments so far this season and pick a favorite. Plus, we go Around the NFL with stories on Dee Eskridge catching up, the Raiders in trouble with the IRS, and Dan Campbell ruining his former long snapper's birthday.
In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus discusses whether the first month of the regular season is turning into the preseason, Ryan Neal's comment that you have to be "a little off" to play special teams, and who he thinks is the breakout star of Seahawks training camp. Plus, another edition of This or That.
Yesterday's 11 inning Mariners win went from exciting, to excruciating to exhilarating and it left Scott Servais feeling emotional about the character his team has shown time and time again this season. Later, Danny and Paul debate whether Ugo Amadi is the breakout star of Seahawks training camp.
Can the M's keep their improbable run going all the way to the playoffs in a season where so many teams are in the mix in the American League? They will need someone to step up on offense if they are going to pull that off. Who could do it be? Plus, we go Around the NFL with tempers flaring at Raiders Rams joint practice and Aaron Rodgers not wanting a "farewell tour".
In Blue 42, Brock Huard discusses whether the Seahawks should play Russell Wilson on Saturday, if we should be concerned about the Huskies losing their 4th commit from their 2022 class and who has the most potential to be a break out star on the Seahawks defense. Then, Ty France joins the show to discuss the M's never quit mindset, getting hit by pitches so much this year and being chatty on the base path. Plus, Jerry Dipoto joins Danny and Paul for his weekly interview. He discusses how resilience can be a team trait and the impressive pitching performances we've been seeing from both the M's starters and the bullpen.
The “Think We Can Team” is 3 games out of the playoffs. Mathematically the M's aren't projected to have much of a shot at the playoffs still but is there ever a situation where the overall team is greater than the sum of it's parts? Then, Seahawks offensive linemen Gabe Jackson joins the show to talk about building chemistry on the O-line and working with Russell Wilson.
The Seahawks are paying Jamal Adams to be the cornerstone of the defense going forward. We expect a bit of an identity change as that unit transitions from being headlined by KJ Wright and Bobby Wagner. What is currently the biggest question mark on that side of the ball?
In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus discusses Jamal Adams reaching an agreement with the Seahawks, Giant owner John Mara's comment about why the NFL is focusing on taunting and whether the Seahawks should play D'Wayne Eskridge in the preseason now that he is available.
What is your reaction to the Jamal Adams extension? Is it relief that Seattle’s trade for Adams didn’t blow up or excitement about what this means for the future? Later, Seahawks fullback Nick Bellore joins the show to discuss why his teammates keep nominating him as one of the funniest guys in camp and why he enjoys playing here so much.
When did the Seahawks change their approach to the preseason? The league is trending more and more towards not playing starters. Is this the right decision? Plus, who blinks first in the standoff between the Seahawks and Jamal Adams?
In Blue 42, Brock Huard discusses if the Seahawks should give their starting offense some preseason looks, whether a deal will be reached with Jamal Adams before the the first game and his thoughts on UW football's preseason rankings.
Does Seattle’s decision to pass on playing its offense in the preseason make you nervous? Danny and Paul debate the pros and cons of sitting the starters while a new offense is being installed. Plus, Seahawks defensive end Kerry Hyder joins the show to discuss why he believes this defensive line will make some noise this season and how happy he is not to have to chase Russell Wilson around anymore
The Mariners pulled us back in just as we were preparing to move onto football. What do they need to do moving forward in order to make the playoffs? Later, we discuss the Seahawks revealed on the NFL's top 100 list yesterday and get the latest on Jamal Adams contract negotiations from a Mike Garafolo report.
In Blue 42, Brock breaks down the Seahawks first preseason game. He explains, his concerns with the defensive depth and gives his thoughts on the Seahawk choosing to sit their offensive starters and the handling of Geno Smith's concussion.
The Mariners weren’t quite ready to give up center stage in Seattle sports, were they? They are still alive in the wild card race. What do they need to do to stay that way? Then, Danny and Paul go over their biggest takeaways from the Seahawks preseason opener against the Raiders.
Ray Roberts announced yesterday that he will be teaming up with Steve Raible in calling the radio broadcast of the Seahawks preseason games. He joins us to discuss that and what to we should be watching for in this first match-up. Then, we go Around the NFL with stories on Jamal Adams, and Mac Jones.
In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus discusses what he likes about Seattle's secondary, the best thing Russell Wilson has been doing in training camp and the most important thing players can take away from preseason. Plus, another edition of This or That.
What or who do you want to see most in the Seahawks first preseason game on Saturday? Danny and Paul give their answers to that question and discuss Marco Gonzales' dominant outing that he attributed to "dad strength".
Mariners rookie outfielder Jarred Kelenic joins the show!
In Blue 42, Brock Huard discusses Mike McCarthy's mojo magic on Hard Knocks, Patrick Mahomes comments on handling pressure, and his thoughts on whether signing Duane Brown or Jamal Adams is more important. Then, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto joins the show to discuss Jarred Kelenic heating up, how he sees this offense developing in the near future and how some of the M's tops prospects are progressing.
Which deal is more important for Seattle to get done? Danny says it's Jamal Adams. and it’s not particularly close. We’ve talked about the importance of left tackle and the lack of an heir at that position but here’s the thing...we don’t know how much Duane has left. Paul argues that there is a bigger chance for regret with Jamal Adams. Later, Seahawks defensive back Marquise Blair joins us to discuss his return from injury, his training camp battle with Ugo Amadi and which Seahawks wide receiver is toughest to cover.
Aldon Smith released by Seahawks. We don't know why but it doesn't seem to be related to on the field production as reports from training camp were favorable and he was seeing a lot of reps. Should the Seahawks have looked at some of the other pass rushers available over Smith?
In Blue 42, Michael Bumpus discusses when he would become concerned about Duane Brown and Jamal Adams contract situations, the NFL vowing to crack down on taunting, and why Kyle Shanahan is mishandling the 49ers QB situation. Then, Seahawks defensive linemen Rasheem Green joins us to discuss training camp and his area of focus this offseason.
The Mariners homestand got off to a rough start. They lost in particularly excruciating fashion to a Rangers team that had lost 14 in a row on the road. Danny and Paul discuss why this game was so frustrating. Plus, is there a deadline where we should start to feel concerned about Jamal Adams and Duane Brown contract negotiations?
Is the national media right to include Russell Wilson in the conversation about a Duane Brown extension? We discuss that and what more freedom and control for Russell Wilson within the new offense could mean for this season.
In Blue 42, Brock Huard discusses how a QB can continue to improve as they get older, his level of concern over the Jamal Adams and Duane Brown 'hold-ins', and how many NFC West teams could make the playoffs this year. Then, former Seahawk Ray Roberts joins us to give his thoughts on how the new offense is working for the O-line and Shannon Drayer breaks down the M's tough road trip and upcoming homestand.
Danny is surprised by the level of concern surrounding the Duane Brown and Jamal Adams contract negotiations. He says the Seahawks have a track record of documented success in these situations. Paul questions whether we should be so sure that success will carry over to these situations. Plus, we discuss the M's playoff odds and what we should take away from their performance so far this season.
The M's had a rough road trip but they were in all of those games, it's not like earlier in the season when they looked so outmatched after playing the Padres. Later, we hear an update from Peter King on Jamal Adams' contract negotiations and continue to debate whether the Seahawks should extend Duane Brown or not.
In, Blue 42, we discuss whether Russell Wilson will have more freedom than ever before in Shane Waldron's offense and Jake Heaps joins us to debate what could happen if the Seahawks don't offer Duane Brown a contract extension. Plus, would you rather have a baseball team that is in need of pitching or hitting? Danny and Paul answer that and discuss where the M's are with those needs.
