The Dan Cave - Seahawks, Mariners and more...: Recent Episodes
Dan Viens
Hosted by sports journalist and lifelong fan Dan Viens. Tune in for his unique insights into how the teams are performing both on the field and in the front office.
Former Sports Director at KEPR-TV (CBS) in Pasco, WA and KFYR-TV (NBC) in Bismarck, ND Former co-editor of 12th Man Rising, Lead Writer at NFL Mocks and contributor to Seahawk Maven Award-winning graduate of the Edward R. Murrow school of Communications at Washington State University Seahawk season ticket holder since Seahawks inaugural season Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedancave/support
Hey Cave Dwellars! How ya been? WHERE have you been? Here's a special message just for you, to let you know what's going on with the show.
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Erik Briggs joins me to discuss the end of the Dan Cave, and what's next?
Also.....
**The Seahawks amazing defensive turnaround - what's been the secret to their success?
**Is the offense good enough to win a championship?
**Assessing the Mariners offseason so far.
**Best thing we saw in 2020 - What are we looking forward to most in 2021?
**The launch of the Emerald City Sportscast, and the future of the podcast.
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In this week's episode Seahawk Maven managing editor Corbin Smith joins me to talk Hawks:
**Have the Seahawks finally learned how to put teams away?
**Is the performance of the defense sustainable?
**Has KJ Wright earned himself another contract with the Hawks?
**Final word on the 2020 Apple Cup
**Highlights of the new WSU recruiting class
**Did the Mariners just acquire their 2021 closer?
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE SEAHAWKS?
**Is it a coaching problem?
**Is it a talent issue?
**Or is it..... a Russell Wilson problem?
Insight from Erik Briggs on what one local analyst is saying.....
**Baseball Winter Meetings - the Mariners have been linked to Sonny Gray, does he make sense?
**Apple Cup Update
**Fantasy Football wrapup, what YOU can learn from MY mistakes
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**More evidence that the Seahawks defense is fixed but......
**Is the defense now carrying the offense?
**Is the offense broken? How can IT be fixed?!
**Shaquille Griffen's value
**Four new free agents the Mariners should be targeting.
**Great news for the Everett Aqua Sox!
**What needs to happen for their to be a 2020 Apple Cup
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**Did Ken Norton Jr redeem himself?
**How last night's win may have transformed their season.
**Can we expect the defense to continue getting better?
**Big WSU news - De Laura out with Covid, who gets the call in his place?
**Are the Mariners no the verge of a major uniform change?
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**My Seahawks mid-season grades. Who earned honors, and who's failing?
**Are we on the verge of a 3-game losing streak? If so, does it doom the season?
**Why the sky is NOT falling.
**WSU first impressions. Defense on the Palouse?!
**What dynamic NFL QB does Jayden de Laura remind me of?
**Quiet week for the Mariners, but a BIG week elsewhere in baseball.
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**SUNDAY STANDOUTS from a HUGE Seahawks win that I didn't see coming
**Why THIS game in Buffalo is so important
**A big-name FA starting pitcher the Mariners should kick the tires on
**Getting to know Jayden de Laura, the cougs true freshman starting QB
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**Can Carlos Dunlap fix the Seahawks defense?
**Why Russell Wilson was NOT the reason the Hawks lost to the Cardinals
**Why was this loss SO crucial?
**Mariners find a bullpen solution, and they didn't have to look far.
**Does Brad Hand make sense in Seattle?
**Are the Cougs about to make history with their QB decision?
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**Erik Briggs joins me from Phoenix with a look behind enemy lines of the key divisional matchup this Sunday between the undefeated Seahawks and the upstart 4-2 Cardinals
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**We made it to 100 episodes!
**Major Announcement about the future of the podcast er..... it's.... cousin?
**How do the Seahawks stack up in the NFC West race?
**Is Dan Quinn the answer to defensive woes?
**Are the Mariners the next Tampa Bay Rays?
**Another potential bullpen solution, already in house.....
**First live stream attempt, complete with technical issues and a no-show guest!
And MORE!!!!!
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**How GREAT is Sue Bird? No... I mean seriously!
**Are the 4-0 Seahawks LEGIT Super Bowl contenders?
**Did the Pac-12 media poll get it right with UW and WSU? And who should each team start at QB?
**Five potential bullpen arms that could help the Mariners contend in 2021
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**YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST! Brian Schottenheimer - Head Coaching Candidate. Get used to hearing that, and enjoy him while you can.
**Yes, the Seahawks can fix their defense without massive changes. Here's how.
**Was the 2020 Mariners team a success?
**Can the Mariners REALLY contend in 2021?
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**Russ is cooking, is it enough to overcome the defensive shortcomings?
**Can the defense be good enough to contend?
**Who will fill the shoes of Blair and Irvin?
**Can the Mariners REALLY make the playoffs?
**Pac-12 football set to return! Details and thoughts.
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**Seahawks beat Atlanta with Russ COOKING!
*Is this new offense here to stay?
*How did we get here, and why did it take so long?
**Has Pete Carroll changed for the better?
**What about the defense?
**Can the Mariners really make the playoffs? Should they even try?
**Tight race for AL Rookie Of The Year, what does Kyle Lewis need to do to wrap it up.
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Ahead of the Seahawks Season Opener it's time for some Hawk Talk!
**Final thoughts on 53-man roster, biggest concerns?
**Season prediction, what will their record be?
**One roster move highlights John Schneider's biggest failure as GM, what is it?
**Unveiling the Dan Cave Fantasy Team, how YOU can help set the lineups.
**My NFL Upset Pick of the Week
**Mariners lose ground in the playoff race but bright spots still abound
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SEAHAWKS TALK!!!!
**BREAKING NEWS! Hawks add yet another talented deep threat to the WR corps.
**My final stab at a full 53-man roster projection. Any surprises?
**Is Jadeveon Clowney still in play?
**Updates on Mariners trade returns, and what role with new IF/DH Ty France play?
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Jerry Dipoto has done it again. In today's episode we look at the Austin Nola trade.
**How Dipoto found the perfect trade partner
**What the Mariners got vs. what they gave up
**How does this impact the 2021 lineup and the rebuild as a whole?
**Do they have too many OFs? What does this mean for Julio Rodriguez?
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COMMENCE TRADE SEASON!
**Jerry Dipoto trades Taijuan Walker for the second time. What's the return? I dig deep into the Blue Jays farm system to try and reveal the PTBNL
**The Mariners hottest hitter not named Kyle Lewis looks legit
**Seahawks on the verge of re-signing Paul Richardson. Which WR should be most worried about his job?
**Is a Justin Britt reunion on the horizon as well?
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Part 2 of my conversation with Erik Briggs is all about the pigskin!
**Is the Seahawks defense good enough to get this team back to the Super Bowl?
**Are more personnel moves on the horizon?
**Will Russell Wilson get his wish and get more control of the offense?
**What can the NFL do to ensure home field advantage with no fans in the stands?
**Pac12 cancels fall football, what would a spring season look like?
**How is the new staff at WSU dealing with all of this?
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Part 1 in a two-part interview with Erik Briggs focuses on the Mariners:
**General thoughts on the young season so far
**Biggest positives and disappointment
**Impact of shortened-season on Mariners rebuild
**Potential trade deadline scenarios
**Is it time to consider trading one of our top prospects?
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**Now that the Pac-12 has cancelled fall sports, will all the other conferences follow? My thoughts on what SHOULD happen.
**Russell asks for more control of the offense, will he get it? I'll dig through the clues.
**RW also unveils the starting offensive line! Any surprises?
**MARINERS fall to 7-13- should they pull the plug on the season and tank for the #1 draft pick?
**My 5 position player locks to be on the Mariners roster in 2022 (with one mild surprise and one BIG one)
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The Dan Cave is BACK after a short hiatus to launch it's 3rd season
**MARINERS - The Ugly, the Bad and the Good from their 4-8 start to the season (and yes, there's some good!)
**SEAHAWKS - Which tier of Super Bowl Contender are they in? Legit? Fringe? Or on the outside looking in?
**WSU FOOTBALL - My reaction to the Nick Rolovich/Kassidy Woods controversy
**PLUS! My thoughts on the Seattle KRAKEN name and the Seattle Dragons potential return.
**And.... where the hell have I been for the last two months?
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A very special episode this week:
**Ty Gonzalez and Colby Patnode join me to talk about being fired from SoDo Mojo for not "sticking to sports"
**What happened? What's next for them? Some exciting news about how you can support their Mariners coverage and contribute to charity at the same time
**Dueling Mariners mock drafts! Ty and Colby each give us their preferred picks for the Mariners through 3 rounds
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Jam-packed show this week!
**Everything you need to know about the Top 3 prospects the Mariners are likely to choose from in the upcoming MLB Draft
**My Seahawks offseason grades, how has John Schneider done so far?
**Which retired former Seahawk would you most like to have back, in his prime, on this team?
**My choice (and the only right one) for Greatest American Rock Band of all time!
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I look at two possible alternate draft scenarios for the Seahawks:
**My "Shadow Draft" where I unveil which players I wrote down while the Hawks were on the clock, BEFORE they made each pick
**A "What If" Draft, detailing who I think they may have picked had they executed the trade down to 30 that Green Bay pulled out of
**My thoughts on the 2020 schedule
**Making sense of the report that the NFL wants fans in the stands from Day 1.
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**Full recaps of all Hawks draft picks, focusing on their upside and their fit
**Dispelling the myth that Jordyn Brooks was a reach at 27
**My favorite and least favorite picks
**Which one had shown up in 50% of my mock drafts?
**Is the team better than they were a year ago?
**What's next? Is Jadeveon Clowney still in play?
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**Once again the Seahawks shock us with their first pick, was it really as bad as it seems?
**I walk you through the 5 stages of grief, we can get through this together.
**Do the Seahawks feel better about their defensive line than we do?
**What now? Trade for Ngakoue? Sign Griffen?
**New day 2 and 3 mock draft. Which direction do the Hawks go next?
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It's a Seahawks Draft Mockapalooza! Not one, but TWO real-time mock drafts!
**Real-time dueling mocks with Erik Briggs, including a big trade to acquire more picks. Who does a better job filling out Seattle's biggest needs?
**Worried about being disappointed by the team's picks? I do another real-time mock draft where I choose my LEAST favorite prospect at each spot.
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Longtime Seahawks journalist and author Chris Cluff joins me to get you ready for the Seahawks draft
**Could Seattle once again take a running back with their first pick? (It actually makes sense)
**What's their most underrated positional need?
**What has John Schneider learned from poor drafts in 2016-17?
**Could a big trade be in the cards?
**What about that pass rush?
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**What would it cost for Seattle to move UP in this year's draft? I outline 3 different scenarios
**THE ULTIMATE 7-round Seahawks mock draft. Seriously... this one is perfect.
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All Seahawks and All NFL Draft in Episode 79!!
**Your Seahawk Draft Crushes discussed!
**My 7 favorite Hawk prospects at each position for EACH ROUND unveiled
**RIP to the XFL.... my thoughts
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Colby Patnode of Sodo Mojo and Seahawk Maven discuss his thoughts on:
**MLB's plan for the players draft and the possibility of starting the season in Arizona
**How this downtime may hinder or help the Mariners rebuilding efforts
**Trade-down possibilities for the Seahawks
**His 3 favorite seahawks draft crushes
**The possibility of a big Seahawks surprise at the top of the draft
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Bill joins me from the Seahawks Playbook Podcast to do dueling mock drafts, but neither of us is allowed to take any player we've ever mocked to the Hawks before. It makes for some interesting picks.
Compare, contrast, comment, criticize, commend... do what you will! Just listen!
Go Hawks!
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I answer questions from listeners regarding the Seahawks offseason moves and draft plans
**What are the greatest positions of need?
**Who are some of my favorite prospects?
**Will they pull any surprises?
**So much more!!!!!
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Join Erik Briggs and I as we each lay out our draft plan for each and every Seahawk pick in next months NFL draft.
**Where do we agree?
**Where do we disagree?
**Any big surprises?
**Who had the best draft?
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**Whither Jadeveon Clowney? Should the Seahawks keep waiting or move on without him?
**What's their Plan B?
**Sizing up the GOOD about the Seahawks free agent moves
**How do the Hawks moves so far alter their draft plans?
**Saying goodbye to our sweet Allie
**Dealing with that Quarantine Life
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We take a break from all the corona virus craziness to dive into our pre-free agency Seahawks mock draft, simulated LIVE while recording.
And this one starts with a bang! A blockbuster trade for a big-time pass-rusher to kick things off.
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I put on my General Manager hat and tackle the 2020 Seahawks offseason through free agency and the draft.
I fix the pass rush, but is Clowney part of the solution?
Who's protecting Russell Wilson in 2020? And does he get another pass-catcher or two?
Tell me what you think, and what YOU would do to get the Seahawks back to the Super Bowl.
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**Taijuan Walker joins the M's rotation race, how will that all shake out?
**Decision time is looming on Justin Britt and Germaine Ifedi, what will (and should) the Seahawks do?
**Good, Bad and Ugly from the first weekend of the XFL - and my first impressions of the Seattle Dragons.
**How Nick Rolovich has already shown more recruiting chops than Mike Leach bodes well for WSU football.
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**Top 3 things Russell Wilson wants the team to do to improve
**Seattle Dragons opening game primer
**Mariners set for spring training after a number of intriguing moves last week - How do they fit the rebuild
**My thoughts on the Seattle NHL team name (reportedly)
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**Could 2020 be Pete Carroll's swan song?
**Seahawks Top 5 Offseason Needs
**Full 7-round Seahawks Mock Draft focuses on defense
**Meeting new WSU coach Nick Rolovich (and 3 things I learned about him that night)
**How does Mitch Haniger's latest injury impact the Mariners?
**An amazing burger highlights my pub recommendation in this week's Dan's Dandy
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Erik Briggs and I discuss all things WSU football and their new head coach Nick Rolovich
**First impressions - how does he fit? Is he right right guy?
**Can he roll right into another bowl season with current roster?
**What will the Cougar offense look like now?
**What about DEFENSE? Who will his Defensive Coordinator be? I have a name.....
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**WSU looking for a new head football coach as Mike Leach bolts for Mississippi State
**Why did this make so much sense for Leach and MSU?
**What does WSU do now? Who are the leading candidates to replace Leach?
**The Cougs could go "back to the future" to hire their new man.
**How do the Seahawks matchup with Green Bay?
**Are the Packers overrated?
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**Wild Card Weekend in Philly - What do the Seahawks need to do to avoid an early exit like last year in Dallas?
**Two significant offseason moves the Mariners can still make.
**My Ideal New Year's Resolutions for the Hawks, M's and Cougs
**My 5 Favorite Things from 2019
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**Seahawks being counted out by national media - but is this a GOOD thing?
**Why failing to get the #1 seed may not be all that big a deal.
**Mariners getting calls about Mitch Haniger. Will they trade him? We play "Would I - Should they?"
**5 names of starting pitchers still in play for the M's
**Will Mike Leach go the transfer QB route again? A new name emerges as a candidate.
**And.... my TOP 5 CHRISTMAS COOKIE LIST!
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The Mariners making moves at the Winter Meetings! What it means, and why you shouldn't be upset. An early look at possible 2021 Mariners free agent targets. Is Sunday's Seahawks loss a warning sign or just a Rams problem? Making sense of Mike Leach staying at WSU. **A personal announcement!
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The Seahawks are now in first place in the NFC West and hold the #2 seed in the NFC, but the passing game hasn't been as effective the last 3 weeks. Is there cause for concern?
50 new free agents joined the market after Monday's non-tender deadline. I'll give you 3 starters the Mariners should be considering.
How does Chris Peterson's resignation affect the Apple Cup rivalry - and what are the latest rumors surrounding Mike Leach's pursuit of a new job? (I'll tell you where I think he could end up)
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It's time for a change in Pullman. Mike Leach's refusal to adapt his game plan for the Apple Cup is a problem, but his complete lack of disrespect for the rivalry is unacceptable. Could he be fired? Would he resign? Is there a market for his services elsewhere? Who could replace him if he leaves?
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THE THANKSGIVING EPISODE! What I'm thankful for in regards to the Seahawks, Mariners, Cougs and much more. Thank YOU for listening, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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With special guest Erik Briggs!
**Breaking Evan White news, what does his unique contract say about White's future and Mariners direction?
**Will Mariners make a "splash" move this offseason?
**Seahawks season reset, what will the stretch run look like?
**Biggest surprise and disappointment of Seahawks season so far
**What's the Seahawks biggest draft need in 2020?
**Should the Hawks break the bank for Clowney?
**State of the WSU Football program
**Assessing Anthony Gordon as an NFL prospect
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**Highs and lows (mostly highs!) from an instant classic MNF win
**Gauging the shifting landscape of the NFC West race
**What to make of Mitch Haniger trade reports
**Taking stock in WSU Football program heading into final stretch
**Recommending a MUST-LISTEN comedy podcast with Seattle sports ties
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**Identifying a starting pitcher worth trading Haniger for
**MNF showdown with undefeated 49ers will tell us two important things about Pete Carroll
**Listener questions ANSWERED
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**Explaining my Love/Hate relationship with Pete Carroll
**Is this Sunday's Tampa Bay matchup a trap game?
**Three Free Agents the Mariners should sign, including a Japanese Slugger
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THIS WEEK!
**ET makes his return as a Raven, does he deserve your boos?
**Is Russell Wilson the NFL's best QB right now?
**Finding a common denominator in baseball's final four playoff teams - what is it? And how do the Mariners get it? (They may actually have more pieces in place than you think)
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MARINERS OFFSEASON PRIMER
**The verdict is in - time was right for Mariners rebuild
**Surveying the American League landscape, where do the Mariners stand?
**Why the Astros championship window is closing fast
**The one more the Mariners must make this offseason
**Who should Seahawks fans be rooting for in Rams/49ers showdown this week
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**What did this game tell you about the Seahawks chances to contend?
**Russell Wilson for MVP - is he the best QB in the league right now?
**Is Carroll crazy? My take on the decision not to go for it on 4th down
**Clay Matthews hit on Russell. Was it legal? Did it even matter?
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**Listen as you head to the game or drive home from work
**Hawks have a HUGE advantage tonight, I'll tell you what that is
**Chance for Hawks and RUSSELL to make a statement
**How the two teams match up
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**We say goodbye to Felix Hernandez, what will his legacy be?
**Is King Felix a Hall of Famer?
**Has the NFL game passed Pete Carroll by?
**Fallout from WSU's embarrassing loss to UCLA. Is it time to think about life after Mike Leach?
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**Seahawks offense has a chance to be special
**Brian Schottenheimer is GOOD at his job
**Cause for concern about lack of contributions from rookie draft class?
**Appreciate King Felix - the end is near
**Kyle Lewis not the only Mariner rookie having a great month
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**Seahawks Week 1 win more cause for optimism or worry?
**Carroll too conservative?
**My biggest Schottenheimer complaint
**KYLE LEWIS! Is his debut legit?
**Mariners 2020 Opening Day lineup
**Top 5 all-time Crackers
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Why Antonio Brown will NOT be a Seahawk
Seahawks vs. Bengals - Why they'll win and why they'll lose
Three Seahawk players I'm most excited to watch
Three GOOD things happening with the Mariners right now
First Impressions: Is Anthony Gordon better than Gardner Minshew?
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**Why Clowney and not Clark?
**What did the Seahawks give up?
**How does it impact the team's chances of contention?
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**Mariners rebuild STATUS CHECK (spoiler alert - it's all good)
**Am I smarter than Jon Heyman? You be the judge
**What to do with Mitch Haniger
**The bright side from the Seahawks preseason loss to Minnesota
**Was I right about the WSU QB situation? It appears so....
**The Seattle Dragons are here! I'll tell you what they must do to succeed in Seattle.
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- Should the Seahawks trade for Clowney?
- The backup QB battle: Smith vs. Lynch.... and why the hell are we even here?
- 3 who need to shine on Sunday and 3 who need to be gone, now!
- Seager's hot streak, fluke or legitimate change?
- Mariners continue to find solid 2020 bullpen pieces
- Who do I think will win the WSU QB job? It may surprise you.
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**5 Seahawks to watch closely tonight in the preseason opener
**Impressions from a visit to Seahawks training camp
**My fan rating scale - and what it means
**I take on the Mariners rebuild deniers (again)
**Speaking of the rebuild, Jim Moore WAY off base (and lazy) in slamming Jerry Dipoto
**Weekly Mariners Prospect Watch highlights a rising hitter gaining traction as a defender
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**Trade Deadline drama! Mariners making moves while we recorded this!
**Erik Briggs joins me to talk Mariners trades and give a grade to how the rebuild is going so far
**Our reaction to the LJ Collier injury, what does it mean for the roster?
**We name our most interesting players on both sides of the ball
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**My best and worst takes of Season 1
**A listener asks about impact of Jarran Reed's suspension
**Earl Thomas being Earl Thomas again - my reaction
**Exciting news about the podcast!
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**4 key Seahawk rookies open training camp on the injured list, should we be worried?
**My top 3 Seahawk rookies who have something to prove the first two weeks
**Don't fret, 2020 Mariners bullpen pieces can be found in-house!
**Should the Mariners by in "buy" mode now? YES! I tell you why.
**OUR FIRST QUESTION FROM A CALLER!
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**The Mariners MLB-TV Documentary, what they got wrong
**Mariners still killing the MLB draft a month after it ended
**A surprising trade prediction, M's send a big bat to a contender
**Final thoughts on the US Women's World Cup win, and what has to happen next
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**The "what if" game - what would the 2019 Mariners look like if they had "gone for it" instead of started a rebuild?
**What big-name starting pitcher could the Mariners be targeting as a free agent in 2021?
**Signs the Seahawks are considering taking a player (or two) in next week's supplemental draft.
And..... my Top 5 potato chips of all time!**
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**Breaking down the exact nature of the Mariners rebuilding plan, and how they go about identifying players to acquire
**Are there similarities between the 2019 Mariners and the 2010-2012 Seahawks?
**Checking in on how the rebuild is working: which 3 young players are leading the charge
**This week's Prospect To Watch is a name you may not have heard before, but he could be in Seattle by September
**Was the Seahawks rebuild a two-year plan all along?
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**Turning the focus to the big-league club, what's going well (despite the losses)
**What (and who) should we be watching during the games?
**What to expect in June and July
**Draft recap, and what this year's draft class says about the Mariners future
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Mariners Rebuild Primer
Unhappy with the Mariners record? Not on board with what they're doing? Confused? Pissed off? Then LISTEN TO THIS. I'll lay out the entire process and plan so that YOU can be better informed. (Spoiler alert: Good things are actually happening)
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**Recapping the Seahawks 2019 draft
**Who are the potential stars?
**What does it say about the Seahawks new plan?
**What's next in free agency?
**Checking in on the Mariners and THEIR plan. Despite losses... it's working.
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HAPPY DRAFT DAY!!!!!
**Our first LIVE Seahawks mock draft - follow along with the picks in real time!
**What trades will they pull off to add extra picks?
**Who replaces Frank Clark?
**A new weapon for Russell Wilson
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**How does this trade help the Seahawks now and in the future
**What's next? Draft and free agents yet to be added
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SPECIAL EDITION!!
**Russell Wilson stays in Seattle, becomes the highest-paid player in NFL history
**What's next for the Seahawks? I say.... TRADE Frank Clark
**Another potential trade scenario for Clark detailed
**Mock draft with Clark trade, who could they get to replace him in the draft?
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**The Mariners are defying the odds, but how long will it last?
**Why the time may be ripe in the American League for a surprise contender like the M's
**Two possible scenarios for a Frank Clark trade
**Full 7-round Seahawks mock draft features two local players staying put
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**Can the Seahawks keep all four of their big-name free agents? SHOULD they?
**Does Russell Wilson DESERVE to be the highest paid QB in the NFL? (Spoiler alert, it doesn't matter)
**Is Scott Servais bad at bullpen usage?
**SONICS NEWS! A Seattle legend earns the ultimate career honor
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**Are the Mariners for real? I mean can they REALLY contend?
**Are you a Mariners believer yet? I'll tell you why maybe you should be
**Seahawks stay at #21 and grab a star pass-rusher in my latest mock draft
**Did the Cougs find the right guy to turn around their basketball movie?
**I review a new rock music biopic in Dan's Dandy
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- I've cracked the Seahawks code! Listen to find out why they haven't been as aggressive in free agency.
- With Doug Baldwin recovering from multiple surgeries, I'll pinpoint some WR's the Seahawks could draft to be his eventual successors.
- Worried about the Mariners bullpen? Help should be on the way soon.
- Will the Mariners be better in 2019 than anyone expects? There are reasons for optimism both in Seattle AND Tacoma.
- I throw some rare kudos UW's way. This won't happen often.... better hear it now!
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**How many Mariners made Jim Bowden's Top 200 list?
**My first full Seahawks mock draft of 2019, with trades!
**A dynamic FA pass rusher who could be a bargain
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**Draft-day trade scenarios for the Seahawks
**Another NFL draft prospect who fits the Hawks
**Why a 2nd pro football league has a chance to succeed
**A podcast recommendation for this week's Dan's Dandy
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**How crazy is the idea of considering a Bobby Wagner trade?
**Is Gerald McCoy a fit in Seattle?
**Identifying a potential pass-rusher for Hawks in 2019 draft
**Which 3 young players are biggest key to the Mariners rebuild?
**The return of new segment 26 years in the making!
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**Final thoughts on Hawks loss to Dallas - was the play-calling flawed?
**Crucial offseason for John Schneider, what does he need to do?
**A WSU Coug sneaks into mid-first round draft talk
**Mariners future closer still out there?
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**What do the Seahawks All-Pro selections tell us about their future?
**Getting that Super Bowl mindset ready for this playoff run
**The real meaning behind the Yusei Kikuchi signing
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**Are the Seahawks really Super Bowl contenders?
**Pete Carroll goes back to his roots to earn extension
**WSU and Minshew cap best season in school history
**Mariners on the verge of another big move?
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**Is the Mariners rebuild already ahead of schedule?
**Seahawks may possess perfect formula to upset the Chiefs
**Best Stat Of The Week so far this season!
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Some fans still skeptical about these Seahawks Can the Hawks actually WIN in the playoffs? ANOTHER MARINER TRADE!!! (Duh!) Specifics of what a Mitch Haniger trade could look like
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Projecting the Mariners 2019 lineup after all the trades so far MLB Winter Meetings preview, is Haniger the next to go? Sizing up the Seahawks playoff odds Thoughts on the Cougs bowl matchup **My choice for the new Seattle NHL team
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Mariners in full-scale rebuild trade - complete Cano/Diaz trade analysis What's next for the Mariners after this? (Hint: they're just getting started) I take down Richard Sherman and his stupid take on the current state of the Seahawks And yes.... I'll give you my reaction to the Apple Cup sigh
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My thoughts on the Mariners ugly week Seahawks poised for playoff run with dominant rushing attack? **Why it's better for WSU if the Cougs DON'T make the College Football Playoff
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Zunino trades, who's next? Are Mariners serious about a full rebuild? We will know soon.... I tell you why the Hawks should think about not extending Russell Wilson's contract... and I get a little fired up about it! Cougs look to continue their quest to win a PAC 12 title
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Seahawks new projected win total, what it means for playoff chances? Do the WSU Cougars have a real shot at the Final 4? **The Mariners make a starting pitching move, what does it mean?
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How does the Detroit game impact Seahawks playoff chances? How did WSU get THIS good!? Finding a new CF for the Mariners... CONCERT REVIEW: Adelita's Way @ El Corazon Stat of the Week Tweets of the Week ***Let's GO!!!!
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RIP Paul Allen - his legacy, and how his passing affects the future of the Seahawks Hawks schedule shaping up well in NFC playoff race Mariners considering shift in pitching philosophy? WSU QB Minshew making his mark as an all-time Coug great?
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A look at where the Seahawks stack up in the NFC playoff race.... What their performance in the Rams game tells us.... **Unfolding clues as to the Mariners offseason plans
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Why the outcome of the Rams game is irrelevant.... even a big loss... The end of an era; how the Hawks move on without Earl Thomas... Reasons for pessimism on Mariners future... Commemorate new Steve Perry music with my Top 5 Favorite Journey Songs of all time
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Did the real Seahawks finally show up against the Cowboys? We look at what went right, and why it needs to happen again, and again, for this team to succeed.
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We recap a bizarre week for Pete Carroll, who's talking.... and coaching... like a man who KNOWS he's on the hot seat.
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Several confusing Seahawk moves, have they lost their way? Is MNF vs. Chicago a must win game? Do the Mariners have the guts to make a big move this offseason? My Seattle sports Mt. Rushmore, with a surprise!
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Earl Thomas is back! What does it mean? Me vs. the national media, my 2019 Seahawks prediction Ryan Leaf weighs in on new WSU QB The Mariners are playing the wrong lineup.....still **My NFL upset pick and fantasy player of the week
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Big day in Seahawks news: Tyler Lockett gets a new deal Russell Wilson gets a new backup Doug Baldwin injury forcing a roster decision? Could Kahlil Mack be in the Seahawks plans? *Mariners season could come down to this weekend.
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Topics this week: Seahawks OL showing improvement? Hawks waive goodbye to Jon Ryan Mariners fatal flaw this season Dan meets Alice In Chains *Enough with the paternity leave!
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We lay the 2018 Seattle Mariners to rest, and recap the Seahawks preseason opener. Plus, my initial thoughts on the return of a long-lost musical legend.
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The Mariners need to tear down and rebuild My biggest sports pet peeve Seahawks preseason opener; what to watch for The DUMBEST thing I hear Seahawk fans saying
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I’ll tel you why Earl Thomas is wrong, give my impressions of Seahawks training camp, and we talk Mariners playoff race.
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Is it the end of the road for The King? And I give you another pitching trade target as we eye the trade deadline.
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Seahawks most important players on offense and defense. Where does this team stand? Whither Earl Thomas? Plus, what the Mariners SHOULD do at the trade deadline.
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