Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh is in for Dick with Softy today as they hit on Russell Wilson's criticism of the Seahawks. Hugh Millen joins Softy and Everett for his reaction to Russell Wilson’s comments today about taking trade calls and being involved with personnel decisions, if Wilson should take a discount to prioritize team success, if he should be involved with personnel decisions, should Russell get the benefit of the doubt in making these comments, the trade rumors and if there’s any truth or realism to them. Is Wilson out of line for trying to assert his influence on personnel decisions.

Kraken Assistant GM Jason Botterill joins Softy and Everett to discuss his job and the process of building this franchise from the ground up, prepping for the expansion draft and what sort of a team they can build from that expansion draft, the timing of hiring a Head Coach and the work Ron Francis is doing on that. Michael-Shawn Dugar The Athletic joins Softy and Everett to discuss Russell Wilson’s comments about the offensive line and if it feels like he’s throwing them under the bus in public, Brandon Marshall’s comments today about Wilson and Carroll’s divide, the “Protect the Team” rule being broken here, if Wilson has a point about the offensive line, if Wilson should take less money to help the team pay other players. And textamonials.

Is Russell Wilson trying to force his way out of Seattle? Walter Jones joins Softy and Everett to say he was not surprised by the Super Bowl blowout, was KC really as bad as everyone says they were, Tampa’s evolution over the last two years to become champs, should Wilson take less money so Seattle can pay others, Russell’s comments today about getting sacked so much. Kraken strength & conditioning coach Nate Brookreson joins Softy and Everett to discuss coming home to join the Kraken, working in hockey for the first time, his connection with Ron Francis and work with the Seahawks. Everett discusses his path to the Kraken broadcaster job.

Softy and Dick react to the Super Bowl and Russell Wilson being named the Walter Payton Man of the Year for the NFL over the weekend. Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick to discuss what happened in the Super Bowl, the adjustments from the game earlier in the season, what TB’s defense did well on Mahomes, the size of the accomplishment for Brady, the situation at the end of the half, Bruce Arians credit for the title, Bucs offensive schemes. Nate Bukaty of 810 WHB in Kansas City on the reaction to the Super Bowl loss, the offensive line getting the majority of the blame, Andy Reid’s situation with his son being a factor, fears with Patrick Mahomes contract blowing up before they get another title.

Patrick Peterson could be available. Should the Seahawks make a run at bringing him to Seattle? Super Bowl champion and former Husky Jaydon Mickens joins Softy and Dick to chat about what’s it like to be a champion with the Buccaneers, when he knew it was over, the impact by Tom Brady on the team this year, taking the opening kickoff, his life story of going to Washington and later living out of his car after going undrafted and all the trials and tribulations of his career, the Super Bowl celebration last night, going on the Covid list earlier this year and what happened, what’s it like to be around Gronk, Brady, and other stars.

Softy and Dick reflect on their extended chat with Jaydon Mickens on winning a Super Bowl and how he got there. Chris Price of the Boston Globe joins Softy and Dick to discuss the atmosphere and reaction in Boston to Brady winning with Tampa, weirdness of the year, sports mindset in Boston now with other sports, Bill Belichick’s mindset yesterday. Tony Softli on what happened in the Super Bowl, Tampa’s adjustments, what Kansas City didn’t do that they did in the regular season win, their offensive line injuries, the way KC handled the end of the first half and mental errors, what Seattle can learn from this, what the Hawks need.

Softy and Dick discuss the heartbreaks of the Seahawks and Falcons Super Bowl losses and which one was more devastating to their fans. Also, who are people rooting for in this year's game. With the Super Bowl kicking off Sunday, where does Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports think your money should go when betting on the game and all of the fun prop bets? Check out his weekly visit with Softy and Dick here to hear all of his best bets to make ahead of Sunday's big game!

Soren Petro 810 WHB in Kansas City joins Softy and Dick to discuss the atmosphere in Kansas City right now, trying to go back to back, how to replace three starters on the offensive line. Another edition of Fun With Audio and textamonials.

Softy and Dick give their thoughts on the Super Bowl and some of the keys to the game. Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick to discuss Tom Brady as a role model and hate now compared to New England hate, looking back at the Chiefs-Bucs game in the regular season, importance of running game for TB and best routes for their receivers, offensive linemen out for KC, how to shut down KC’s offense. UW play-by-play voice Tony Castricone joins Softy and Dick to discuss the UW basketball freefall with back-to-back losses, why the defense has been so bad, Bob Gregory hired as football Defensive Coordinator, no recruiting class concerns.

Russell Wilson was on with Colin Cowherd and described the reasons he felt the offense fell apart late in the season and Softy and Dick react to what he said. Former Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu joins Softy and Dick to discuss what happened to the 2020 Hawks offensively, who to bring back and who to let walk, KJ Wright’s meaning to the defense, Jarran Reed’s improvement, Chris Carson not getting many carries down the stretch, Super Bowl home field advantage, thoughts on the game. And worst memories of Husky games gone by.