It's the NFL New Year! Everything that would've happened probably already has, but we have our eyes on all of it. From a Seahawks perspective, Ian discusses how Marquez Valdes-Scantling fits in.   Gregg Bell joins us to welcome in the NFL new year. Following up on the Sam Darnold signing, Gregg thinks Geno is a better overall quarterback, but Sam is better for Klint Kubiak's system. What's next for the offensive line? Finally, could Cooper Kupp be a fit here?   BREAKING: The Seahawks are signing Demarcus Lawrence and the NFL carousel continues to spin.   Greg Cosell, NFL Films is bullish on Sam Darnold joining the Seahawks and reacts to what the Seahawks have and haven't done in free agency.   Checking in on the Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!

The market for offensive lineman is off the hook and reactions to NFL moves are getting quite spicy. We are in 'stupid season' and Ian reminds you why.   Steve Palazzolo, The 33rd Team joins us for reaction to the Seahawks moves so far, discuss what a 'rebuild' really is and why the Seahawks are not exactly doing that. Plus, what's going on in Vegas? Why is the market for offensive linemen ridiculous right now?   The Daily Power Play! The Kraken have a new call-up, plus Ian has Something Good.   John Lund joins Ian to talk about what the Seahawks have done in free agency, especially in comparison to what NFC West Rival 49ers haven't. We take a deep dive into NFL free agency as a whole.   Checking in on the Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!

NFL legal tampering period did not disappoint. Seahawks are making moves and we now have a new quarterback in Sam Darnold. Ian wants to make sure everyone knows the Seahawks are NOT in a rebuild.   Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum gives us more perspective on the moves the Seahawks made so far and what it means for the future of the team.   The Daily Power Play!   Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions gives a new perspective on the draft now that the Seahawks have a new quarterback and two less wide receivers. He is 100% on Sam Darnold being an upgrade over Geno Smith.   Checking in on the Texts and Talkbacks! Listeners weigh in on Sam Darnold, DK Metcalf and the moves John Schneider and Mike Macdonald have made so far.   Crosstalk with Softy!

Ron Francis, Kraken GM tells Ian everything that went into the trade deadline moves, what the team has acquired and explains the human element of trading players. He also explains the accumulation of 10 picks and why they don't plan on using them all in the draft.   Danny O'Neil, The Dang Apostrophe! joins to tell Ian what he thinks happened between DK Metcalf and the Seahawks this week, what he sees happening and what kind of value he could net. Danny also gives us his prediction on the chances DK actually stays. Finally, some bad news from Peoria regarding George Kirby, and some Danny Sprinkle reaction.   The Daily Power Play! Ian shares the most pertinent information from Ron Francis' conversation.   Rob Rang, FOX Sports and BC Lions tells Ian the positions of strength in the draft as the Seahawks look ahead to it. Rob also reacts to the DK Metcalf mayhem this week.   Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!

We are still trying to catch our breath after the flurry of news yesterday. We listen back to what Mike Holmgren's explanation of this process and what he expects to happen between DK Metcalf and the Seahawks, where Coach thinks DK will stay. Corbin Smith, Emerald City Spectrum gives us more perspective on what's happening in the NFL trade world right now. Corbin had the first insight on DK Metcalf leading up to the news we heard yesterday. Now that the proverbial cat is out of the bag, he expects a lot more activity when it comes to teams trying to acquire him. Corbin thinks it's more than just money when it comes to a potential deal getting done. He explores the teams that could be reaching out to the Seahawks. In The Daily Power Play: The Kraken made moves yesterday and although they're playing tonight, the looming trade deadline remains at the forefront. Gary Parrish, CBS Sports tells us who he's watching at this point of the season as we approach Selection Sunday, which surprises we might see for big  name teams and what the conference tournaments have in store. We Check in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line! Happy Birthday to Ian's Mother! Ian tells a Tyler Lockett story that shows his true, amazing character. Finally, Crosstalk with Softy!

Seahawks news about! Mike Holmgren and Hugh Millen join Ian to react to Tyler Lockett being released and DK Metcalf asking for a trade. Tyler wasn't unexpected and belongs in the Ring of Honor. Coach would have a chart for a player like DK Metcalf considering what a threat he is, and it was surprising to see the ball go in another direction when he was wide open. He also thinks there's a good chance DK stays here.   Hugh Millen continues on with us to discuss what Klint Kubiak will do with this offense now that the Seahawks are immediately down two wide receivers.   The Daily Power Play! The Kraken are making moves left and right.   Greg Cosell, NFL Films doesn't think the DK Metcalf news means he's not necessarily coming back - it all comes down to the money. He gives his thoughts on Tyler Lockett's release as well.   Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line!  Crosstalk with Softy!

The NFL franchise tag deadline has officially passed, and we anticipate what the Seahawks might do as we inch closer to the draft. Ian takes a look at the cuts they made today. Interesting that nothing happened with Tyler Lockett today.   Eno Sarris, The Athletic joins Ian to give a realistic view of the Mariners and where there biggest needs are right now. Having not made significant moves this offseason, what adjustments can they make? How much of the ballpark plays a problem with their offense? Eno explains what stood out to him about George Kirby this spring. End of the day, the Mariners rotation is a collective bulldog.   The Daily Power Play! We hear back from Jordan Eberle and what he'd say to the fans. Plus, what would the Kraken be looking for in return for trades?   John Lund joins Ian for his weekly visit and starts by giving us some insight on what's going on with the 49ers right now. What does the Deebo Samuel trade tell us about DK Metcalf's future in Seattle? John takes us around the NFL and what we've seen at the franchise tag deadline.   Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!

Why are people so focused on the potential DK Metcalf trade? Ian tries to make sense of it. If they traded him, we're talking about taking a step back.   Mollywhop Monday! Chris Crawford and Nathan Bishop join Ian for a lively discussion about Cactus League and what we can actually ascertain from what's going on right now.   Mollywhop continues! Chris and Nathan discuss exactly what the Mariners have in their arsenal this year and what Dan Wilson needs to do to keep things on track.   Jordan Eberle, Kraken Captain joins Ian to talk about his recovery from a rare injury, his family and the state of the team right now.   Checking in on the Tullamore Dew Text Line!   Crosstalk with Softy!