Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

What are your expectations for the playoffs for the Seahawks and other teams in the league? Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss Steve Sarkisian taking over at Texas with Tom Herman being fired, talent at Texas setting up Sark for success there, other college coaching changes with big buyouts, Petros goes off on the terrible and bad hires with the USC program, Urban Meyer not taking any jobs yet. And textamonials.

Should the Seahawks re-sign Shaquill Griffin as he hits free agency after this season? Kevin Harlan of Westwood One on Josh Allen and the Bills big win over Miami, the Doug Pederson situation with benching Jalen Hurts, Browns Covid situation and not having their Head Coach, the Steelers hitting a wall in the middle of the season and falling apart, Seahawks feelings going into playoffs, the NFC being wide open and Kevin’s contenders to win the conference. Brian Schottenheimer's press conference.

Discussing Dick's poll about the feelings on the Seahawks entering the playoffs. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss Oregon’s loss to Iowa State, Pac-12 goals for 2021 to get reputation back up with TV deal ahead, Larry Scott’s future and when he could be gone, Steve Sarkisian gets Texas job, Pac-12 players going to the NFL. Where Seahawks sit in the Super Bowl odds.

The Heisman Trophy presentation coming up tonight. Chip Brown of Horns 24/7 joins Softy and Dick to discuss Steve Sarkisian taking over at Texas, the big deal with Tom Herman and the fight song, the local reaction of people to Texas hiring Sark and the talent he has to work with. And textamonials.

Alabama WR DeVonta Smith wins the Heisman Trophy. Softy shares his ballot. Walter Jones joins Softy and Dick to discuss Heisman trophy interest as an offensive lineman, why the Seahawks took until the fourth quarter to beat the Niners, David Moore bonus catch for money, Rams coming up on Saturday, how to handle Aaron Donald, Chris Carson expectations because he’s rested. And Pete Carroll's comments from his press conference today.

Softy and Dick give their thoughts on the Seahawks win over the 49ers and the playoff matchup with the Rams ahead. Seahawks Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent joins Softy and Dick to discuss his 1985 receiving yards record, that season compared to what DK Metcalf did this year, DK’s growth,, the run-down of Budda Baker earlier this year in the Arizona game and that play compared to his hit on Mike Harden, Pete Carroll’s work with players like DK and the confidence in the team heading into the playoffs at 12-4 with a few injuries. Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com joins Softy and Dick to forecast the Seahawks-Rams game on Saturday and what she thinks will happen, who is going to play quarterback for the Rams and more thoughts on Jared Goff’s injury, Cam Akers coming back at running back, and Aaron Donald’s comments yesterday about wanting to play the Seahawks.

Is Jared Goff going to be able to play this weekend after having surgery on his injured thumb? With the 49ers playing home games at State Farm Stadium in Arizona and 680 KNBR Broadcasters Greg Papa and Tim Ryan back at Levy's Stadium back in Santa Clara, what did Sunday's 26-23 Seahawks win sound like in San Francisco? Check out the 12th Opponent Audio Recap of the year right here, right now! And textamonials.

The final game of the NFL season was an ugly one with the Eagles putting backups in late. Were they tanking to screw over the Giants? Joe Fann of NBC Sports NW joins Softy and Dick to discuss if the Eagles threw a game, or no? And where did that tanking idea come from, the owner? Jamal Adams health and status for Saturday given his behavior yesterday, Jarran Reed’s health and if they’ll have him, Rams quarterback situation, Russell Wilson’s play and Chris Carson helping Russell with the offense needing balance and John Schneider getting interest from the Lions. Matt Dery of 92.3 The Fan in Detroit joins Softy and Dick to discuss John Schneider being eyed by the Detroit Lions as their General Manager, what they can offer him and the connections and why he would leave Seattle at all.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk joins Softy to chat about the end of the regular season ahead, the Seahawks winning the NFC West and their playoff prospects, getting 17 weeks of games in with no cancellations up until now and more. Washington Huskies tight end Cade Otton joins Softy to chat about what made him want to stay at the school for another year and pass on entering the NFL Draft along with three other teammates that made the same decision.

Damon Harrison was claimed off waivers by the Packers. Should there be any fretting about him leaving the Seahawks? Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss the performance of the Pac-12 teams in the bowl season and the collective apathy in general about the football situation in the conference. When or if Larry Scott will be let go as commissioner and more. And the Seahawks continue their successful run under Pete Carroll with another division title.