Daily Puck Drop: Why was Jim at a Starbucks? Seahawks make a much needed trade. Lebron is a fraud. What happened to Julio Rodriguez? Guests: Jim Moore, Rob Staton and Ryan Divish

Today’s Daily Puck Drop with Jason “Puck” Puckett featured his Wednesday’s guests, Jim Moore, Rob Staton from SeahawksDraftblog.comand Ryan Divish from the Seattle Times. 

Jim dialed into the show from a Starbucks parking lot. Puck couldn’t help but give him shit about going to a Starbucks and then claiming he’s still a Sonics fan!  They discuss the state of the today’s NBA and Jim expresses why he doesn’t like it as much anymore. Puck explains why he likes the NBA, but also acknowledging their issues. 

Puck and Jim touch in on the Seahawks' recent trade, Tom Brady's broadcasting challenges, and the legacy of Bronny  James and LeBron. 

Rob Staton of SeahawksDraftBlog.comjoins the show after Jim leaves and they dive into the recent trade for Ernest Jones from the Titans. Rob and Puck go back and forth on the deal and the pros and cons of it. Rob is worried that it may prevent Seattle from further addressing their needs along the offensive line. Puck likes the trade because it fixes a major issue with their linebacking core. 

Good news for the Seahawks as Abe Lucas and George Fant will return to practice this week. We don’t know the timeline for the return of Lucas but it’s good news that he’s back.  Rob wonders if Lucas could possibly move inside and play guard when healthy if they keep Fant on the outside or can Fant or Mike Jerrell play inside?  They both agree that they need the five best OL on the line at once. 

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times stops by for his weekly Mariners offseason visit and this week they discuss the season of Julio Rodriguez.   Divish is currently subbing for an agriculture class in his hometown of Havre, Montana!  

The discussion highlights the pressures that Julio faces , the impact of team dynamics on performance, and what Julio must do to improve as a player. Does Julio suffer from putting too much pressure on himself? Will he continue to work with Edgar Martinez in the offseason and what is his best position in the batting order?

Lastly, “Hey, What the Puck?!” Puck recaps his conversation with WSU kicker Dean Janikowski on the latest “Cougs Corner”.  Dean talks about his struggles on the field. Struggles with dealing with social media. His love for his late mother. His foundation in her honor and his hobby of building electric motorcycles. 

Rundown

00:00 Jim is in a parking lot outside of a Starbucks…Why is he there and should he be drinking Starbucks?  Nostalgia for the Sonics and Current NBA Sentiments.  Critique of Modern NBA Practices.  Discussion on Seattle's NBA Future.  Seahawks make a trade for Ernest Jones from the Titans. How much does this make them better.   Bronny James and Lebron fiasco. Just a mockery of the league. 

41:11 Rob  Staton, SeahawksDraftBlog.comstops by for his weekly visit to breakdown the Seahawks trade of Jerome Baker to the Titans for Ernest Jones. The Seahawks' Super Bowl Aspirations.  Building a Stronger Offensive Line.  The Importance of Team Identity. 

01:19:40 Ryan Divish, Seattle Times, Mariners offseason report: Julio Rodriguez.  Analyzing Julio Rodriguez's Season Performance.  Adjustments and Growth in Julio's Game.  The Pressure of Expectations on Young Athletes. The help that Edgar provides Julio and will it continue? Yankees and Dodgers playing for the World Series and they spend money…Take note John Stanton. 

01:53:07 “Hey, What the Puck?!” Puck recaps his conversation with WSU kicker Dean Janikowski on the latest “Cougs Corner”.  Dean talks about his struggles on the field. Struggles with dealing with social media. His love for his late mother. His foundation in her honor and his hobby of building electric motorcycles.