Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Ken Pomeroy taking shots at CBS/Turner for not attributing him for statistics used on broadcasts. Pac-12 teams overlooked in run to the Sweet 16. Matt Thomas of Sports Talk 790 in Houston joins Softy and Dick to discuss the latest in the Deshaun Watson situation, now 16 cases being brought against him, the bickerings between the lawyers for both sides, the other issues facing the Texans and more. Taking a look at Kerry Hyder, his career so far and what he can bring to the Seahawks at defensive end.

Seahawks missing out on offensive linemen early in free agency, philosophically what they are doing right now, what they need to be adding with limited funds, would Russell have approved Bears trade. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Softy and Dick to discuss the reported Bears offer for Russell Wilson, if it’s still inevitable that Wilson eventually gets traded, the market for Chris Carson and where he could end up, if the Seahawks got good value for Ahkello Witherspoon, Deshaun Watson lawsuit situation, AZ Cardinals moves. If Hawks fans are more optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the team.

Softy and Dick discuss new cornerback Brendan Radley-Hiles that transferred from Oklahoma, what UW’s secondary looks like after the addition. Mike Garafolo clips from Puck and Slick show, Garafolo’s knowledge and thoughts on the Russell Wilson situation, how close they were to a trade, if it’s dead now, Chris Carson’s market. And textamonials.

Michael Shawn-Dugar of The Athletic and Joe Fann of NBC Sports NW join Softy and Dick to discuss where Seattle is at right now as a franchise and if they are going in the right or wrong direction, he Bears apparent offer to Seattle for Russell Wilson and if it was realistically considered, Seahawks acquiring Gabe Jackson from the Raiders, plus the additions of Ahkello Witherspoon and Gerald Everett.

The latest free agency news, Shaq Griffin heads to the Jags, Russell Wilson is not being traded. Rob Staton from BBC and Seahawks Draft Blog joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Russell Wilson situation, why dead money situation doesn’t stop a 2021 trade, the Seahawks free agency strategy, what needs to happen next, what to do with Jamal Adams and is a trade possible, the situation with Shaq Griffin, Chris Carson, and other free agents. Reacting to Staton and how much Chris Carson means, Leonard Fournette as an option.

Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated in San Francisco joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to discuss new Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon and what he can bring to Seattle's secondary, why it didn't work out with the 49ers, if he can start, and his mental issues in the Bay. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss Oregon State winning the Pac-12 tournament, who in the NCAA tournament has a chance to go on a big run from the Pac-12, how many teams will even get a win, Utah has parted ways with Larry Krystkowiak, the situation with Mike Hopkins at Washington, firing soon? And textamonials.

Adam Schefter says Wilson isn’t being traded at this time, what do the words mean though? J.T. The Brick, Raiders broadcaster, joins Softy and Dick to discuss the reaction to the Raiders moves in free agency and Rodney Hudson being released this morning, why he was released and if there was a disagreement or if it’s cap issues, if he is an option for the Seahawks and what form he is in these days, if the Russell Wilson story is now dead, how much he and how much would the Raiders give up for Wilson or Deshaun Watson. Anthony Beyrouti from Venue Kings on coming out of Covid and how the pandemic affected his business, tickets available for upcoming events involving Seattle sports teams.

NFL free agency update with Hawks silent, NCAA Tournament bracket out and thoughts. How Seahawks are viewing the first wave of free agency, Russell Wilson’s feelings right now about free agency and what Seattle actually needs, is it offensive linemen or more weapons. Beavers broadcaster Mike Parker on heading to Indy for the NCAA Tournament calling Beavers games, the ride Oregon State has gone on in recent weeks to get to the dance, why the mid-season turnaround to get to this point.

Jody Wynn fired as UW Women’s Coach, why Mike Hopkins can’t be, the amount of people assuming that Gonzaga is going to run the table and win it all. Back in February 2017, at Super Bowl 51 Radio Row in Houston, Dave Softy Mahler sat down with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Four years later, Brees has now retired, and you can see his children make that announcement below from Sunday afternoon, but what did Brees think about Russell Wilson back then? How close was he to retiring, and what did he want his legacy to be? And textamonials.

Softy and Dick discuss their selections for the NCAA Tournament and trying to find value among the skew of possible betting options. Kevin Harlan of Westwood One on calling NCAA Tournament games in Indy, the setup this year with every team located in Indiana, the process calling games and doing interviews as a broadcaster, the chatter revolving the Zags being favorites to win it all, chance to be undefeated and one of the best teams ever, what happens if a team gets Covid during the tournament, how to make picks. What's the status of Mike Hopkins as Husky basketball head coach and who is at fault for the Russell Wilson story continuing to persist?