Hour 1 - Seahawks/NFL Schedule Is Here, Daniel Jeremiah

The Seahawks' 2026 NFL schedule has arrived, and Brock and Salk dive deep into its implications — from the absurdly bad Arizona Cardinals' AI-generated schedule release to the Seahawks' tough but fair slate. The hosts praise the Seahawks' creative perfume-themed reveal and highlight the team’s challenging stretch of five games in a row against elite opponents: Chargers, Niners, Broncos, Chiefs, and Bears. They also discuss Cal Raleigh’s oblique strain, placing him on the injured list, and the immediate impact on the Mariners’ catching situation, with Johnny Pareda and Mitch Garver stepping up. The show’s highlight comes with guest Daniel Jeremiah, who delivers sharp draft insights, including a rare admission of a scouting misfire in Cleveland, and breaks down the Seahawks’ upcoming challenges — from Mike Macdonald’s potential cross-functional coaching evolution to the pressure on Sam Darnold to reach a $50M+ contract while maintaining team chemistry. Jeremiah also reveals he didn’t have any of the three undrafted edge rushers from Kansas State, TCU, or Northwestern on his radar, underscoring the depth of NFL scouting. The episode closes with a surprisingly profound reflection on competitive mindset in sports — not just in performance, but in emotional detachment from results — illustrated by a 90-year-old golfing legend who inspired a career-best round.