A lot of Seahawks coverage and much more crammed in to one show this week. Adam and Brandan talk about the Buccaneers and how even up 21-0 it never felt as though the Seahawks were ever getting dominated in this week's game. It all led up to an historic comeback for Seattle topped off by another game winner by Steven Hauschka. The Seahawks get the 27-24 overtime win.
There's plenty of fawning over Russell Wilson this week, including a stiff arm perhaps only rivaled in recent memory by Marshawn Lynch in his Beast Quake run. Despite an electric punt return by Golden Tate, Adam still isn't keen on the idea of returning punts that are coming down inside the 10-yard line.
With the way Matt Ryan and the Falcons are playing this year, there's nothing scary about this Atlanta team. But with the way Seattle has played after Adam's stone cold lock predictions, it's not worth risking it this week with a similar call. Despite the injuries to the Falcons, Harry Douglas and Tony Gonzalez have the ability to inflict damage on the secondary.
After the break, Adam and Brandan give their opinion on what's been reported so far in Miami in regard to Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. They follow up by sending a message to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon in the “Do Better” segment.
Finally, a pair of quarterbacks are inducted into the club of those who the guys deem “better at life” than Skip Bayless. Nick Foles and Jason Campbell earn the top honors of the week for their play against the Raiders and Ravens.
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Hello,
I am a long time Seahawks fan but a recent listener to this podcast. I would like to comment on your most recent discussion about Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. I believe Jonathan Martin did the smartest thing possible – he won without throwing a punch.
Jonathan did the best thing possible under the circumstances. Richie Incognito is a bully. He uses physical intimidation and peer pressure to bend people to his will. To defeat a bully, the first rule is to NOT fight according to the bully’s rules. That always ends badly. If you use physical violence and scare tactics to fight a bully, the bully always wins because he knows he can control you. He already controls the locker room. He controls the coaching staff (they not only let him do his bullying, they encourage it). How can Jonathan win except to submit to the culture of scare tactics and bullying and try to do it himself? The answer is he can’t. To defeat knuckleheads like Richie, you have to outsmart them.
That’s exactly what Jonathan did. He used his brain to show the NFL world who Richie really is – a bully. He showed the NFL world what an unprofessional organization the Dolphins are. Heck, even the owner suggested to Jonathan’s agent that he punch him in the face. By bringing the battle out in public and not showing aggression, Jonathan Martin is doing what is best. Richie Incognito will not play in the NFL again and so won’t be able to do what he loves. That is the greatest revenge – take away the something that person holds most dear.
Instead of beating up the bully next to the monkey bars at school, Jonathan took away Richie’s right to go out and play. Jonathan Martin is definitely better at life than Skip Bayless.