Well, first up this morning we are looking
ahead to the upcoming Seahawks season.
It is time to head into the Hawks
zone because Seahawks start training
camp today in this crazy hot weather.
KING5 sports anchor Chris Egan is out
at the vmac in Renton. Hey Chris.
Anthony, good afternoon from the
Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Yes, it's it's like the first
day of school football is back.
Seahawks training camp
officially underway today?
Exciting times for Seahawk players,
the coaches and of course the fans.
Yeah, did you bring your water
bottle because it is really hot out?
There is heat going to
impact this practice at all?
Well, I'm I'm telling you what we we've
been watching for the last couple of hours.
Just the Gatorade crew and they just are
filling up these coolers with lots of ice.
Lots of Gatorade.
But if you're a fan and you're coming
out to Seahawks training camp today
or the next few days, take a look.
That's where you're going to be
hanging out right there in the berm.
Yeah, there's no shade there,
so make sure you're wearing a hat
you're putting on your lathering
up with plenty of suntan lotion and
you're drinking a lot of water.
Because yes, it's going to be fun out here,
but it's going to be very, very hot.
OK, so if you are going to brave.
The heat big questions to answer.
Did DK Metcalf show up?
Well, I mean he's the star.
He is officially here, Amity,
the receiver that everybody loves DK Metcalf,
is at Seahawks headquarters.
We expect him to be out on the practice
field later on today, but it's going
to be interesting down the road.
He's also going to want some money down
the road with his contract because this
offseason the wide receivers have been paid.
Devante Adams.
How about $141 million for a 5 year deal
Tyreek Hill four year deal $120 million.
So if you're another wide
receiver in the NFL?
You see these numbers?
You know what you're worth,
and there's a good chance that
DK Metcalf is gonna be getting
numbers like that sometime soon.
Alright,
so the Seahawks released Chris Carson
yesterday, who fills that role.
Well, it's gonna be a tough one.
It's tough to say goodbye to Chris Carson.
So many great memories,
but I think the two names that come to
mind for me are Rashaad Penny's coming
off a great second-half of the season.
Last year stayed healthy.
That's the key for Rashaad Penny.
He's looked good so far,
and Kenneth Walker get to know this name.
He's a rookie from Michigan State.
Last year won the Doak Walker
and Walter Camp Awards,
which go to the top running back in
college football rush for over 1600 yards.
18 touchdowns rushing last year in
college for a good Michigan State team.
He's another name to keep an eye on.
He had a great rookie camp.
Good mini camp,
so Kenneth Walker, Rashaad Penny,
the top of the list for me.
Obviously DJ Dallas and other
name to keep an eye on as well.
You know, Ken Walker,
friend of the new day northwest.
I don't know if you knew that.
Let's talk about the quarterback race
well. Amy, who is it?
A friend of new day northwest?
Come on. I mean everybody's
a friend of the show friends
to all, yeah. Quarterbacks what's going on?
Well, I mean.
I mean that's what everybody's
gonna be watching on their ability.
The the quarterback battle drew
lock who was traded. Obviously,
for Russell Wilson in that big blockbuster.
Trade comes from Denver last year.
At this time he was battling Teddy
Bridgewater for the starting job in Denver
and he'll be going up against Gino Smith,
who has been in here for Seattle.
He's only started in 14 games since 2000.
Oh, it's been it's been a while,
but he's always been a backup
and always ready to go.
Started a few games last year,
so that's going to be the big battle.
That's where everybody's going
to be watching.
You know Smith versus drew lock, right?
This big battle,
and here's here's the thing.
Anybody,
I think we're not gonna know until
probably a week before the season starts,
so it's gonna be interesting training camp.
They're gonna have three preseason
games to kind of fight for that spot,
so it will be 1 to watch
and nail biter. Alright,
what about the retool defense?
Well, it's gonna be fun.
This is a deep and and I think when we
talk about this year's Seahawks team,
I think it starts with defense.
Pete Carroll loves the defense.
I think that is where you start, Clint.
Her is the new defensive coordinator.
He takes over for Ken Norton junior.
He talked about it during the mini camp.
He wants his defense to be more aggressive.
They're going with a 3-4 style.
He wants to blitz more so we could
see a defense similar to that defense
that won the Super Bowl and took out
those Denver Broncos not too far.
Not too long ago.
Anybody so?
I think you're gonna see this
defense kind of lead the team
this season with Jordan Brooks.
He's gonna be my guy to keep an
eye on Jordan Brooks is gonna
be the leader of this D.
Alright, well Speaking of guy to keep an
eye on I heard that this guy I'm talking
to you right now was in a pickleball
tournament over the weekend. You know,
I'm a big fan of pickleball. How'd it go?
Well, well I know I don't know if you
can dig deep into the highlight reel.
Amity, but you know we won a couple
matches in the professional vision.
Facing off against these young kids,
these 21 year olds, these 23 year olds.
And I gotta tell you what?
Did OK my partner partner Ty Stotts
from beautiful Buckley Washington.
We won a few matches in the Open division.
We ended up losing to the eventual champions,
Wes Gabrielson, Eric Lang.
Congrats to them but it was.
It was a fun time.
I'm not quitting my day job yet but look
for me in the senior circuit next year.
I honestly Chris.
We were watching the highlight
reel as you were talking
I could barely track you.
You were moving so fast I
mean well, total talent.
Amity we got we need to get you
Rebecca out on the court a little
bit you know I know you guys are
concerned with the heat right
now but you know you get out
there on the pickleball court.
You're moving a little
bit it will keep you cool
oh it's a date eggs I don't know
if you know this but I'm actually a
rising pickleball champion myself.
I mean I haven't quite got the
talent yet but I'm I'm on my way.
Yeah, I didn't hear that from
anybody yet amity until right now.
But I believe you and and I'm excited
to watch you play on the court.
You've heard it now, alright, thanks.
We'll check in with you soon.
Alright stay cool out there.