Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain

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.

Mike Holmgren on Shane Waldron being hired as Offensive Coordinator, the Rams offense that he learned with, how much freedom he should have, if the Seahawks can win paying Wilson so much. Also, Tampa Bay’s home field advantage in Super Bowl, Bruce Arians’ job this year and his work with Tom Brady, Chiefs being without starting offensive linemen, Andy Reid’s offensive innovation and if you can copy it, how to defend against the Chiefs. New Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron joins Softy and Dick to discuss the hiring process, not calling plays much previously, why he was the right guy for the job, if they will run the ball more in 2021, how to maximize Wilson, what happened to Seattle’s offense in 2020, how to balance protecting the ball and being aggressive, if he’ll run an offense like he did with the Rams, what kind of running back he wants, what his coaching style is like.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk on the Chiefs Covid issues and system NFL set up for Covid affecting Super Bowl, thoughts on the game, racial discrimination in concussion settlements, Rams-Lions Stafford-Goff trade, Jameis Winston as a starting QB in NO or elsewhere in 2021, Deshaun Watson’s situation. Softy and Dick discuss the matchup between the Buccaneers and Chiefs and how much to read into the game they played earlier this year.

Softy, Dick and Jackson discuss how the Seahawks run over the last six years should be viewed, what is considered a success and what isn't based off their polls on Twitter. Petros Papadakis joins Softy to discuss his being sick last week, new Huskies DC Bob Gregory, Jimmy Lake’s comments about Gregory, Shane Waldron hired as Seahawks OC, how much freedom Waldron will have, Pete Carroll not giving Offensive Coordinators freedom in the past at USC, Tiger Woods documentary. And textamonials.

Felix Hernandez is getting another opportunity to pitch this season with a minor league deal with Baltimore. Kevin Harlan of Westwood One joins Softy and Dick to discuss Seahawks Super Bowl memories with anniversaries this week, home field advantage in the Super Bowl this week, how much the first game this year matters, Tom Brady’s legacy with this game, atmosphere in the stadium with 25,000 fans, Rams-Lions Stafford-Goff trade. Softy and Dick discuss Washington's recruiting class after signing day.

It's the seven-year anniversary of Seahawks 43 - Broncos 8 in Super Bowl XLVIII and Softy and Dick give their memories of the game and celebration. Ryan Clark of The Athletic on if the NBA joining NHL in Seattle soon? Story in The Athletic about NHL ownership groups’ efforts to get an NBA expansion team, Seattle’s passion for the NHL already compared to Colorado’s for the Avalanche, how to prepare for expansion draft, Head Coach hiring timing? And we hear from new Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.

Softy and Dick give their reactions to some of the highlights of Shane Waldron's meeting with reporters on Tuesday about taking over the Seahawks offense. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick to discuss Bob Gregory taking over as Huskies DC, his history of coaching linebackers, the process in replacing Larry Scott and timing of hiring a new commissioner, Pac-12 basketball tournament situation, what happens to teams and players if it doesn’t get played/shut down. And textamonials.

Mick Hoffman of the WIAA joins Softy and Dick on the timing of starting back up high school sports, what data has shown him from other states that didn’t shut down HS sports, getting fans and parents back in the stands for events, if streaming events online is an option to get it to people, mask situation, who must wear. Walter Jones joins Softy and Dick to discuss the Super Bowl advantages for both teams, KC not playing in the Wild Card round and TB playing at home, players not dealing with tickets for family, what he’ll be watching for in the game and his prediction, Seahawks new offensive philosophy under Shane Waldron. Super Bowl XLVIII highlights from Westwood One on the seven-year anniversary of the Seahawks championship.

Jimmy Lake announced some coaching moves at UW, including the promotion of Bob Gregory to defensive coordinator and some of the reaction to the decision. Softy and Dick react to the big trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff over the weekend for the Lions and Rams. Matt Dery of 92.3 The Fan in Detroit with his thoughts on the Stafford-Goff trade, how Stafford will do in LA with a new system, Detroit’s offense with Goff, Dan Campbell as new Head Coach, the losing culture there.