Softy & Dick Interviews

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the team’s improving offense, the two goals Cristian Roldan scored last week that were exactly the same, the defense giving up a goal late but the question of if a referee should add any time in a blowout, and Dallas coming up next with Jackson on the call.

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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Softy and Dick Fain to discuss the NFL Draft ahead this week including the lack of top SEC players compared to the Big 10, the wide receivers available including Denzel Boston from Washington, the idea of having a college salary cap, Lincoln Riley’s latest comments about USC he laughs at, and more.

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Petros Papadakis from Los Angeles joins Softy to talk about the show’s Mahler Millen Mock Draft coming up on Wednesday with Hugh, his lack of interest in the actual draft coming up on Thursday, Fernando Mendoza likely being the top pick, a connection with a surfing legend, plus Rams receiver Puka Nacua and his future after getting in trouble.

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Mike Florio from PFT and NBC joins Softy and Dick Fain to praise the trade between the Giants and Bengals including Dexter Lawrence, react to Mike Vrabel’s comments earlier today about his situation with Dianna Russini, suggest the Rams could get Puka Nacua on a lesser deal than JSN, plus diagnose the Raiders with Fernando Mendoza.

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NFL Network Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein joins Softy to dive deep into the draft starting on Thursday including the running back depth and options for the Seahawks to add one of the backs, the cornerback available that would fit Seattle’s outside need, the offensive linemen and good draft depth at guard, plus Dawgs receiver Denzel Boston’s prospects.

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Former Mariners pitcher and analyst Bill Krueger joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners pitching situations including Bryan Woo’s top spot in the rotation, what will happen when Bryce Miller returns and if the bullpen is an option, Emerson Hancock’s great season so far, Jose Ferrer against right handed hitters, and Matt Brash’s usage.

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Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to dive deep into the NFL Draft starting this week including Seattle’s major needs entering the Draft, the pass rush need, corner Bradon Cisse from South Carolina, the running back options for Seattle, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, and the Dexter Lawrence trade from New York to Cincinnati last weekend.

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Hugh Millen joins Softy and Dick Fain to talk about the Raiders likely selecting Fernando Mendoza with the top pick including the confidence in him, Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr being a possible second round fit for Seattle, Alabama’s quarterback Ty Simpson possibly creating a trade partner for Seattle, and Michigan’s LB Jimmy Rolder.

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Tacoma Rainiers’ Manager John Russell sits down with Softy and Dick Fain at Cheney Stadium to discuss the star prospect Colt Emerson playing on his team including what skills he’s showcasing right now, his timeline to hit the majors and defensive positioning, then discuss his philosophy handling closers, six-man rotations, and hitting information.

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Huskies Head Coach Jedd Fisch joins Softy and Dick to discuss the football schedule for 2026 and beyond, the opportunity to practice at the VMAC facility this week, the Big Ten sports dominance recently, the need to raise more money for NIL, young talented players joining their team, 2026 NFL Draft picks from UW, and receiver replacements.

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