Episode 373 - Help Wanted: World Champs Looking for a Running Back

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Mitch and guests discuss the Seahawks' running back situation, Jason Hamilton's career transition, and Mariners spring training storylines.

Episode 373 - Help Wanted: World Champs Looking for a Running Back RUNDOWN Mitch and Hotshot react to the growing likelihood that the Seahawks could lose star running back Kenneth Walker in free agency, debating whether John Schneider's reluctance to franchise tag him signals a different plan at running back. The conversation explores possible draft options, Seattle's roster strategy after a Super Bowl season, and the risks of relying on a rookie backfield solution. Jason Hamilton joins Mitch to discuss his decision to step away after 24 years as the radio analyst for Washington Huskies basketball, reflecting on his journey from UW player to assistant coach to broadcaster. Hamilton explains how the move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten dramatically changed the travel demands of the job, making it increasingly difficult to balance with his career and family life. Brady Farkas and Joe Doyle join Mitch to analyze the biggest storylines emerging from Mariners spring training, including the development of top prospects Colt Emerson, Cole Young, and Cade Anderson. The discussion covers roster realities heading toward Opening Day—why Emerson likely starts in the minors, how Brendan…

People in this episode

Guests: Jason Hamilton, Brady Farkas, Joe Doyle

Topics covered

• Seahawks
• running back
• free agency
• Washington Huskies
• Mariners spring training

Keywords

• Kenneth Walker
• John Schneider
• draft options
• Super Bowl
• Colt Emerson
• Cole Young
• Cade Anderson

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