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Tony Softli, Former NFL Executive, on the Seattle Seahawks 1st Pre-Season Game with Cliff and Gas
August 10, 2018•16 min
Former NFL Executive Tony Softli joins Cliff Avril and Mike Gastineau, sitting in for Jason Puckett, to break down the Seattle Seahawks' 2018 pre-season opener on Thursday night against the Indianapolis Colts and what and who stood out from an executive's view-point and his work with The Alliance of American Football.
Former Washington Husky running back Lavon Coleman describes the interview process with NFL teams, why he believes playing in Houston or Oakland could be a great fit, the Huskies showing promise in the 2018 season, and the influence Chris Petersen had on him.
Former USF wide receiver and draft prospect, Marquez Valdes-Scantling talks about taking a different mental approach with the transition to the NFL, his preparations during this off-season, and an NFL team he sees that best fits his game.
Corey Brock from The Athletic in Seattle explains what to make of Ichiro staying with the Mariners, despite his awful numbers, and Guillermo Heredia demoted to Tacoma. Plus, Mike Leake's disaster outing yesterday and what the hot hitting Mitch Haniger is doing differently this season.
Tony Softli is in for Ian Furness and discussing the Seahawks draft history under Pete Carroll and John Schneider and why it hasn't been successful the past few years. Also, former Washington running back Lavon Coleman and USF wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling both talk NFL Draft process.
Tony Softli is joined by Corey Brock from The Athletic in Seattle to discuss the Mariners odd road series, including the drama involving Ichiro and Guillermo Heredia. Then, a recap of what Pete Carroll and John Schneider said in their press conference yesterday, texts, and cross-talk with Softy.
Former NFL Defensive Back and NFL Draft Analyst Corey Chavous from DraftNasty.com talks about some of the draft prospects that stood out in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, defensive end prospects for the Seahawks, including Marcus Davenport, and could the Seahawks take a running back with a first round pick like Sony Michelle?
Tony Softli is filling in for Ian Furness and giving you some notes and facts to know about in this year's NFL Draft. Plus, Corey Chavous from DraftNasty.com on some players Seahawks fans should know and later what goes on in the "war room" during the NFL Draft.
Tony Softli hears from John Schneider and Pete Carroll ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday and Softli's reaction to some pretty startling comments from Carroll and Schneider. Also, cross-talk with Softy.
The NFL season and free-agency officially starts and former NFL Executive Tony Softli is in explaining how GM's and NFL scouts prepare for the day and players they may target. Also, Seahawks make a move with Dion Jordan, but let other players go to free-agency, and process for teams on how restricted free-agents work.
NFL free-agency continues with Tony Softli in-studio discussing the overall quiet day, why Seahawks fans shouldn't panic, and some adjustments on the offensive line. Plus, your texts on Seattle keeping Dion Jordan and other targets and cross-talk with Softy.
Former NFL Executive, Tony Softli, talks about how the Michael Bennett trade unfolded and if he has every experienced a team like the New England Patriots coming in at the last minute to make an offer. Also, what should the Seahawks do with Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas and re-signing Sheldon Richardson.
Former Washington Husky Linebacker Azeem Victor talks about the NFL Combine preparations, what position he sees playing at the next level in the NFL, and how he would describe his playing level.
Rob Rang from NFLDraftScout.com associated with the Pro Football Hall of Fame explains which wide receivers could land in Seattle out of the draft, Dante Pettis' draft stock, and the top defensive backs in the draft.
Reed Low, a former Chicago Blackhawks player and St. Louis Blues player shares some past stories of his playing days, his thoughts on NHL expansion to Seattle, the fan base and environment in Seattle, and how the league is doing financially.
Tony Softli is in for Ian Furness discussing more fallout from an FBI investigation and how the University of Washington is involved. Also, Marcus Peters traded to the Rams is bad news for the Seahawks and Azeem Victor on the upcoming NFL combine and draft process.
Tony Softli in for Furness and is joined by Reed Low sharing some old stories from his playing days and the NHL likely expanding to Seattle. Plus, Rob Rang on the top prospects at wide receiver in the draft and later cross-talk with Terry Blount.
Bucky Brooks, a former NFL scout, and currently with the NFL Network talks about his top prospects by position group, including a running back that would make a good fit for the Seahawks, Earl Thomas situation, and what to do with Michael Bennett and Sheldon Richardson.
Washington Huskies Tight End Will Dissly explains the process of preparing for the NFL Combine and the draft, his transition from a defensive player to a tight-end, a team he sees as a good fit, and where he needs to most improve.
Tony Softli is filling in for Ian Furness and reacts to last night's gold medal win for the U.S. Women's Hockey team and the NBA playing a pre-season game in Seattle later this year. Also, Washington Huskies Tight End Will Dissly on preparing for the combine and Earl Thomas trade talks.
Tony Softli in for Ian Furness catches up with NFL Network's Bucky Brooks discussing Seahawks off-season including why the Seahawks should keep Michael Bennett and Sheldon Richardson and some of the draft prospects. Plus, your texts on Earl Thomas and cross-talk with Terry Blount.
Hardcore Football with Tony Soflti and Hugh Millen discussing the improvement they're seeing up front on the offensive line, why Germaine Ifedi just continues to struggle, and Mike Davis starting catch fire. Also, the defensive struggle against Blake Bortles and the incident at the end, involving Michael Bennett, Sheldon Richardson, and Quinton Jefferson.
Tony Softli is in for Furness discussing what happened at the end of the Seahawks and Jaguars game including who was in the wrong or the right. Then, Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen on Seattle's offensive line play, including Germaine Ifedi's bad day and Mike Davis continuing to shine.
Tony Softli in for Furness continues with Hugh Millen discussing what happened on some of the breaks-down in coverage leading to Jacksonville's big touchdown plays and the altercation at the end of the game. Plus, Tony's Three Stars of the game and cross-talk with Softy.
Hardcore Football with Hugh Millen breaking-down the X's and O's of the defense giving up big plays against Tennessee, including Kam Chancellor missing tackles and the Titans offensive line receiving high praise. Also, Seattle's offense finally gets rolling and Marcus Mariota's presence and awareness.
Hugh Millen and Tony Softli discuss the anthem protests which occurred before yesterday's NFL games, if it was a big distraction to the Seahawks and other teams, and there views being former employees of the NFL.
Tony Softli filling in for Ian Furness continues with Hugh Millen discussing yesterday's league wide anthem protests and whether they're appropriate before an NFL game. Also, Tony gives his 3 Stars of the Game and cross-talk with Softy.
Tony Softli is in for Ian Furness and is reacting to yesterday's Seahawks loss, including the defense falling apart. Then, Hugh Millen is in for Hardcore Football breaking down the X's and O's of some of the big plays in the game, including Marcus Mariota's and Russell Wilson's performance.
Tony Softli is live from the VMAC at training camp talking about the after-math of the fight earlier this week, Kris Richards' response to the incident, and Tom Cable's interview with Softy.
Tony Softli discusses the possible shake-up you could see on the offensive line, how Kam Chancellor can be an example for the young defensive back's, and later cross-talk with Slickhawk.
The best college football preview, Phil Steele joins Tony Softli discussing who will win the Pac-12 and the north division as well as his surprise team for the college football playoff, and his top 10 teams heading into the season.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green describes his time in the NFL playing as a small cornerback and the transition today to big and lengthy corners. He also talks about the toughest receiver he faced and his role outside the game.
Ryan Divish from The Seattle Times describes if the Tyler O'Neill trade was a good move, if the Mariners will add another starter to the rotation, and how the rest of the Yankees series could play out.
Adam Jude from The Seattle Times explains how the Huskies will be able to replace John Ross on the offense and the more experience look from Jake Browning. Plus, can the secondary pick up where they left off and Jude talks about Greg Gaines being the most underappreciated player.
Tony Softli is in for Ian Furness and leads the show off with some comments on Willie Colon calling out the Seahawks. Also, Phil Steele previews the upcoming college football season, including who will win the Pac-12 and later Ryan Divish with the latest on the Mariners trade.
Tony Softli is in for Ian and is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green talking about his path as a short cornerback in the league. Then, Adam Jude from The Seattle Times previews the Huskies upcoming season and later cross-talk with Softy.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jackie Slater talks about re-teaching offensive linemen and preparing them for NFL offenses, the importance of young players like George Fant getting experience in the league, and what it was like playing against O.J. Simpson.
Tony Softli is in for Ian and is joined by former Husky Frank Garcia from WFNZ discussing the change with Carolina hiring a new GM. Also, your best texts of the day and cross-talk with Softy.
Tony Softli is filling in for Ian Furness and reacting to O.J. Simpson granted parole. Then, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jackie Slater discusses some of the offensive line players in the league, and later Richard Sherman sounds off on Twitter again.
Tony Softli is in for Ian and is joined by former Husky Frank Garcia from WFNZ discussing the change with Carolina hiring a new GM. Also, your best texts of the day and cross-talk with Softy.
Andrew Brandt from TheMMQB.com joins Tony Softli to take a look at the business side of the NFL. Also, a discussion over who the next Hall of Fame inductee of the Seattle Seahawks will be after Kenny Easley's upcoming induction later this month.
Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch discusses the Rams and their lawsuit regarding relocation with the city of St. Louis. Golf chatter regarding the John Deere Classic and next week's British Open at Royal Birkdale, and Textimonials on NFL rookies to watch.
Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic takes an in-depth look at the state of the Cardinals. Tony Softli discusses his rookies to watch this season in the NFL. Larry Stone of The Seattle Times joins the show to discuss the MLB All-Star game and the Washington Huskies.
Chris Fetters of Dawgman.com joins Tony Softli in-studio for a length chat about the state of the Washington Huskies, what to expect from the football team this season, and what to know about the state of recruiting on the West Coast.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Bay Area joins Tony Softli to update the outlook for the 49ers. Seth Everett joins the show to discuss the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby from Miami. Also, another edition of Textimonials.
John Wooten of the Fritz Pollard Alliance joins Tony Softli to speak about the state of ascension by minority candidates in the NFL. Also, Tony discusses how NFL teams are holding their breaths this time of year hoping to get back into camp without off-field issues surfacing.
The "Stat Doctor" Richard Winer joins Tony Softli to discuss interesting numbers and stats regarding the Seahawks and the NFL. Also, a look at some future NFL prospects and your questions on the Seahawks.
NFL "red hat" Darren Wilson discusses his job with Tony Softli. Tony and Curtis discuss the state of the Mariners at the All-Star Break, and Textimonials blames Softy for the M's swoon before the break.
The Supplemental Draft is this week. Is it a big deal? Also, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times joins Tony Softli in the Press Box to discuss the Seahawks with three weeks left before training camp.
Mike Holmgren wraps up the NFL Draft coverage with his thoughts on how the Seahawks did, if they addressed their needs, and some stories of his draft day experience with the Seahawks and Packers.
Tony Softli catches up with one of the newest Seahawks Defensive Back's Mike Tyson talking about his visit to Seattle and where he expects to play for the Seahawks.
NFL Network Analyst Steve Wyche gives his thoughts on the draft overall, which teams set themselves up for the future, and what rookie will have the biggest impact this year.
Tony Softli is in for Ian Furness discussing if college players should play in bowl games after they elect to enter the NFL Draft. Also, Steve Wyche from the NFL Network recaps the draft.
Tony Softli is joined by Mike Holmgren to get his thoughts on the Seahawks draft. Then, one of the newest Seahawks Defensive Back's Mike Tyson joins the show and later cross-talk with Softy.
NFL Media Senior Analyst Gil Brandt recaps the NFL Draft, including his thoughts on each Seahawks draft pick and which team had the best overall draft in the league.
Tony Softli is filling in for Ian Furness giving his impressions of the Seahawks draft and his thoughts and reaction to John Schneider's comments this morning.
Tony Softli is joined by Senior NFL Analyst Gil Brandt discussing how the Seahawks did in the draft. Then, Tony is joined by newest Seahawks CB Shaquille Griffin and later cross-talk with Softy.
Jason Puckett, Chuck Powell, Tony Softli, and Hugh Millen take you through the second and third rounds of the NFL draft with the Seahawks making six picks!
Jason Puckett, Chuck Powell, Tony Softli, and Hugh Millen take you through the second and third rounds of the NFL draft with the Seahawks making six picks!
Former NFL Executive Tony Softli joins Chuck Powell and Jason Puckett to talk about the first round of last night's NFL Draft and the Seahawks trading back to the 34th overall selection.
Jason Puckett, Chuck Powell, Hugh Millen and Tony Softli provide coverage of the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft while at the VMAC.
Jason Puckett, Chuck Powell, Hugh Millen and Tony Softli provide coverage of the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft while at the VMAC.
In the latest NFL Draft Fire Drill, Chuck Powell and Jason Puckett react to the Seahawks trading down, out of the first round, and have Tony Softli join the show to discuss the mock decision.
Former WSU Wide Receiver River Cracraft describes how the draft process is going for him and his connection and workouts with Russell Wilson.
NFL Agent Cameron Foster talks about some of his clients going through the draft process, what draft day is like, and how he got into the career of being an agent.
Ryan Divish from The Seattle Times gives an update on the Mariners going forward in the A's series, what will happen with Taylor Motter when Jean Seguara comes back, and more.
Tony Softli is in for Ian Furness and is joined by Agent Cameron Foster. Also, another name you need to know from Rob Rang in our NFL Draft count-down.
Tony Softli is in for Ian Furness and is joined by Ryan Divish from The Seattle Times. Plus, former WSU receiver River Cracraft and later cross-talk with Softy.
Tony Softli and Curtis Crabtree preview the NFL's Wild Card weekend and Seattle's game against the Detroit Lions. Bucky Brooks of NFL Network and Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times join the show.
Tony Softli and Curtis Crabtree preview the NFL's Wild Card weekend and Seattle's game against the Detroit Lions. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press joins the show.
Former NFL Executive Tony Softli joins Chuck Powell to preview Seahawks-Lions, the offensive line concerns with Seattle plus Steve Smith's retirement.
In the second hour, Tony Softli, hosting for Chuck Powell, previews Seahawks-Patriots with Curtis Crabtree, answers Showdown questions and reviews Prediction Roulette.
KJR Reporter Curtis Crabtree joins Tony Softli, hosting for Chuck Powell, to preview the Seahawks-Patriots game this weekend, provide injury updates, talk about Huskies-USC and the Pac-12.
In the first hour, Tony Softli, hosting for Chuck Powell, talks about the top stories in the sports world including Seahawks and NFL with Darin Gantt as well as Huskies and listener questions.
Darin Gantt of Pro Football Talk joins Tony Softli, hosting for Chuck Powell, and chats about big NFL stories including the Browns fiasco, contenders in both leagues and Seahawks-Patriots.
Andrew Brandt of ESPN and MMQB joins Tony Softli, hosting in place of Chuck, to review the Chargers stadium situation, concerns in the NFL such as TV ratings and NFL officiating.
Bob Condotta, Seahawks beat writer for The Seattle Times, joins Tony Softli, hosting in place of Chuck, to give Hawks updates, the state of the offense heading into New England and the Rex Ryan feud.
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com and the NFL Network joins Tony Softli, hosting in place of Chuck to talk about the state of the Seahawks as well as UW Huskies and WSU Cougars football.
In the first hour, former NFL Executive Tony Softli, hosting in place of Chuck, reviews the top stories of the day, discusses Seahawks news with Bob Condotta and answers listeners' questions.
In the second hour, former NFL Exec. Tony Softli, hosting in place of Chuck, talks with Andrew Brandt about the Chargers stadium situation and officiating, Bucky Brooks about local football plus more.
Tony Softli is breaking down Thursday's pre-season game against the Vikings, position by position, including how the offensive line and Russell Wilson performed.
Tony Softli discusses which rookies and young guys will make the 75-man roster and we look ahead to what the Seahawks will go up against with the Dallas Cowboys coming to town.
Seahawks Offensive Guard, Rees Odhiambo catches up with Tony Softli on his progress in training camp.
NFL Injury Expert, Will Carroll joins Tony Softli to discuss the injuries for Thomas Rawls and Jimmy Graham as well as the big injuries around the league.
Tony Softli is live from the VMAC discussing the moves made by the Seahawks today. Plus, Ian Furness drops by and Tony catches up with Seahawks OG, Rees Odhiambo.
Tony is joined by Will Carroll, NFL Injury expert who talks about the Seahawks injuries. Later, we hear from Seahawks Offensive Line Coach, Tom Cable and Defensive End, Michael Bennett.
Tony Softli is joined by Seahawks corner-back DeShawn Shead talks about his favorite position and being more physical this season.
Tony Softli sets the scene at Seahawks training camp and is joined by former Washington Husky Hilary Butler.
Tony Softli hears from Michael Bennett and catches up with corner back, DeShawn Shead. Plus, we hear from Pete Carroll after today's first practice.
ESPN Radio Host Freddie Coleman joins Tony Softli to discuss where the Seahawks will finish in the NFC West and the other hot topics around the league. Plus, a preview of fantasy football and a Seahawks schedule rundown.
Tony Softli is joined by Sports Performance Coach, Chip Smith. Plus, Tony reflects back on the life of Dennis Green and the big questions for the Seahawks heading into training camp.