Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Softy is joined by four team presidents from the local sports teams (Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Kraken) on President's Day to give updates on their respective clubs, the impact 2020 had on their operations and what's next for each franchise. Chuck Arnold, Kevin Mather, Garth Lagerway and Tod Leiweke all join Softy.

Should the Seahawks chase J.J. Watt now that he's been released by the Texans? Softy and Cam Cleeland discuss with Dick Fain out. Former NFL GM Randy Mueller joins Softy and Cam to discuss the situation with JJ Watt, what he’s worth today, Russell Wilson’s comments and defcon level, his decisions to go public with comments, if any players have a say in personnel decisions by organizations, if Wilson will be here in 4 years, how Stafford changes the NFC West. And can Will Dissly recapture his form from before injuries with the Seahawks?

Softy and Cam Cleeland discuss the increase in transfers across college football as well as some of the players that are on the move. Another edition of Fun With Audio. And textamonials.

Tony Softli joins Softy and Cam to discuss the Russell Wilson situation and comments earlier this week, quarterbacks being entitled nowadays with contracts and rules, his help and lack thereof on the offensive line, Russ’ inability to see affecting what the offense does, what Seattle needs to do this offseason to the defense. J.J. Watt was released by the Houston Texans on Friday. What's next for the former Defensive Player of the Year? Tony Castricone joins Softy and Cam to discuss what’s going on with Huskies basketball in their recent losses, what happened in the loss to USC yesterday, how the morale is right now, Bob Gregory’s focus on stopping the run, Lake and Gregory getting players to return for 2021, quarterback transfers.

Former Husky tight end and Portland radio host Cam Cleeland sits in with Softy in place of Dick Fain as they discuss the current status of the tiff between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. Also, Cam gives his thoughts on the promotion of Bob Gregory to defensive coordinator for the Huskies.

Mike Holmgren joins Softy and Cam Cleeland to discuss Russell Wilson’s comments, how he would handle it as his Head Coach. Any reason or way Seattle could trade Russell, if Carroll and the staff should change things up for Russell, still trying to move on from the Super Bowl loss in 2015. Also, thoughts on the Super Bowl. And textamonials.

Softy and Cam Cleeland discuss the respect for Tom Brady from players across the league and what it was like for Cam to play with him. New UW defensive coordinator Bob Gregory on taking over as the new DC, why he is the right fit and why Lake hired him, his time as a DC at California more than a decade ago, the national perspective of the Pac-12 now, how does Zion improve on a great four games, how freshmen can contribute in 2021, rebuilding the secondary after more guys left. And we discuss Mike Garafolo's comments on the Russell Wilson situation from Puck and Slick's show.

Hugh Millen is in with Softy for Dick Fain discuss Russell Wilson's comments about his situation with the Seahawks and what to make of where it goes from here. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Softy and Hugh to discuss Russell’s comments yesterday, why he made them and clues at his endgame, how the situation could get derailed this off-season, the thought process behind this media campaign by Wilson, if it’s fair to ask him to not take as much money, how much of the offensive struggles in the 2nd half of the year is on Wilson, Tom Brady wins another SB, KC doesn’t repeat. What's the end game for Wilson in all of this?

Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss the Dallas Mavericks not playing anthem before games, what American sporting events should do with the anthem, old movies, Russell Wilson’s comments about his legacy and being involved in personnel decisions, comments made in public, comparing his situation to others.

Should the national anthem still be played at sporting events? Kevin Harlan of Westwood One on why the Super Bowl was such a dud, Mahomes’ injury being a big factor, the Chiefs not having a shot at 3-straight anymore, his experience in Tampa Bay calling the game, the streaker situation in the 4th quarter, Russ’ comments about being involved in personnel decisions. Brandon Marshall's comments on Russell Wilson and being frustrated Seattle. Is Wilson trying to force his way out?