Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

Cam Cleeland is in for Dick Fain and talks with Softy about what he’s been up to down in Portland and his new podcast. Cam breaks down Huskies starting spring ball and the big storylines to watch including the quarterback battle, who is the leader to win the job, the departing and new players on the team. Mick McHugh on his the opening the Kraken Bar and Grill inside the NHL team’s new training facility in Northgate, what the restaurant will look like and include, the time- line to open the place this year, what should go on the menu, and his place in the community. James Paxton is recommended Tommy John surgery, what it means for him and the M’s.

Mike Holmgren on the state of the Seahawks roster right now compared to what it was at the end of the season, how the teams handle free agency with coaches, GMs, and cap people, his signing of Reggie White in Green Bay and how it got done, NFL changing schedule from 16 games to 17. The Russell WIlson drama and why or how he would want to leave here and go elsewhere, what would really make Wilson happier this off-season, 49ers moving up to #3 overall in the draft and their target at quarterback. And textamonials.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk on the Jets trading Sam Darnold and their plans at #2 overall, Richard Sherman’s comments about waiting until after the draft to sign with someone, the 49ers trading up to #3 overall and which quarterback they are targeting, Seahawks situation with only three draft picks. Seahawks DE Carlos Dunlap on deciding to come back to the Seahawks and how quickly he signed the new deal after the team showed interest, the rest of the defensive line with the off-season moves, looking to add more guys or good with the group they have, Geno Atkins, getting assurances from Russell Wilson that he will be here long term as well, his career timeline- not retiring soon. Dunlap’s comments about Russell Wilson being in Seattle for the long term and how long Pete Carroll is going to be here as well, the marriage between Wilson and Carroll lasting so long. Huskies adding another transfer wide receiver, where the UW receiver room current sits.

Seahawks draft pick situation and how many picks they’ll end up with, if there is a player they wouldn’t trade down for. Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network joins Softy and Dick to discuss how deep is the cornerback class, Seattle’s pick situation with only three right now, if there’s a player in the draft like a better J.D. McKissic- a small returner/receiver/back, is WR #3 a big need for Seattle and the draft’s WR depth, offensive line reception to Russell Wilson’s comments in Feb., which QB the 49ers are targeting. Reacting to Jeremiah’s comments on Seahawks needs and players available, their situation at center.

Brandon Marshall’s comments today on Russ and Pete’s relationship being better than ever and how they compare to his comments in February when he talked about how bad it was. Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss the Tiger Woods situation and news today about speeding during accident, Softy and Dick’s disagreement over how much to root for Gonzaga, Pac-12 transfer rules and what’s going on with former Washington QB Ethan Garbers, his run-ins and connections with celebrities in LA. And textamonials.

Mariners comeback win today over White Sox, breaking down their 3-3 start, tons of early injuries in 2021. Jimmy Lake comments from press conference today on Laiatu Latu’s neck injury, the situation with Richard Newton and the running back room overall, transfers, and the defensive line players. Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh joins Softy and Dick to discuss whether the Northgate practice facility will influence players to sign with Seattle, the Vancouver Canucks crazy Covid situation, how it’s affecting the NHL season, adopting this schedule full time. Dick makes picks and predictions for the Masters this week.

In the first hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain dicuss last night's Gonzaga loss to Baylor in the National Championship, Dick's fan level of the Zags, the Seahawks situation at cornerback, and hear from Carlos Dunlap on his return to Seattle.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss how Washington handles players transferring within the Pac-12 conference, chat with Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News about all things Pac-12 sports and yesterday's National Championship, then react to some texts.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain discuss Twitter conversations they've had today and after last night's National Championship, the Seattle Seahawks cornerback depth currently on the roster, provide updates on a couple polls, and chat with David Smoak about Baylor's championship win over Gonzaga yesterday.

Reacting to the Mariners game last night, fans back in the stands, runner on second base to start extra innings. More Huskies wide receivers leaving the program, the trend of players transferring and the pass catchers UW has left for the offense in 2021, the MLB pulling the All Star Game from Atlanta. Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore joins Softy and Dick to discuss having fans back in the stands, last night’s comeback win, runner at second base to start extras, vibe in the clubhouse with young players, treating Kyle Seager as a mentor.