PuckSports Daily Puck Drop, Tue., Aug. 12 - Canzano on Pac-12 new media deal + Dugar breaks down Seahawks camp
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Aug 12, 2025 
Michael-Shawn Dugar is a seasoned reporter for The Athletic, specializing in the Seattle Seahawks, while John Canzano is a prominent sports commentator and host from Portland. They dive into Seahawks training camp insights and discuss potential roster changes, including Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Canzano takes on college football controversies, such as a lawsuit involving Mountain West schools and the future of iconic rivalries. The episode also features lively banter about youth sports and nostalgic pranks, blending sports analysis with lighthearted moments.
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Naylor Should Be Top Priority
- Jason Puckett argues Josh Naylor is a priority extension target because first base depth in the Mariners system is thin.
- He cites Spotrac market value of five years, $100M and compares it to similar deals to justify the cost.
Defense Driving Camp Narrative
- Michael-Shawn Dugar says Mike Macdonald's defense is dominating Seahawks camp and limiting offensive explosiveness.
- He warns that strong defensive practice performance may mask the offense's current inability to hit consistent deep shots.
Special Teams Decide Roster Spots
- Dugar highlights that special-teams ability will determine which receivers stick on the Seahawks roster.
- He notes Marquez Valdes-Scantling risks being cut because he lacks special-teams value despite a guaranteed salary.
