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At least look like you care

Sep 8, 2026

At least look like you care

As football season begins, Seattle's baseball team looks like it can't wait for the season to end.

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Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

Sep 1, 2026

Does Jason Myers pass the sniff test?

I have a theory that kickers are like milk: Once they've turned you've got to throw 'em out. So where do we stand with Jason Myers?

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A matter of balls and strikes

Aug 28, 2026

A matter of balls and strikes

Turns out that Anthropic's AI model can't hold a candle to me when it comes to knowing the Mariners' history of testicular injuries.

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Too ugly to ignore

Aug 19, 2026

Too ugly to ignore

There's a clarity that comes from losses as embarrassing as the one Seattle just suffered in Milwaukee.

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Law & Order: NFL

Aug 14, 2026

Law & Order: NFL

When it comes to players accused of crimes, justice doesn't have all that much to do with the decisions NFL teams make.

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A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Aug 5, 2026

A-Rod is not exactly the prodigal son

Seattle might very well be ready to welcome Alex Rodriguez back this weekend. I'm not, though, and I kinda hope others feel the same way.

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The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

Aug 3, 2026

The problem with the Luis Castillo deal

The Mariners remain so budget conscious they must rob Peter to pay Paul or -- in this case -- trade Castillo to create spending room.

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Diary of a Mariners fan

Aug 3, 2026

Diary of a Mariners fan

Why did Seattle let Colt Emerson struggle for so freaking long?

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🤝 Let's make a deal 🤝

Oct 25, 2024

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🤝 Let's make a deal 🤝

The Seahawks GM is once again wheeling and dealing, and I believe that willingness to make mid-season trades is an essential -- and surprising -- component to Seattle's success.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
How -- exactly -- did that happen?

Oct 23, 2024

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How -- exactly -- did that happen?

The real reason for the Seahawks' 20-point victory in Atlanta came as something of a surprise to me, and it's a great sign for what lies ahead.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
2 new coaches, 2 different situations

Oct 16, 2024

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2 new coaches, 2 different situations

Jedd Fisch took on a rebuilding process at Washington while Mike Macdonald was hired to make a good team great.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
📖 Test drive one of Danny's drafts

Oct 14, 2024

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📖 Test drive one of Danny's drafts

Instead of an out-of-office note, I thought I'd leave what I'm currently considering as a starting point for the book I'm writing about my stepfather.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
📝 Seahawks have a long to-do list
LockSimple

Oct 11, 2024

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📝 Seahawks have a long to-do list

What we learned over the last three games is that Seattle's defense is a long way from being fixed.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Careful what you wish for coach 🤬

Oct 9, 2024

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Careful what you wish for coach 🤬

In his ambition, Kalen DeBoer turned to a program whose fans he didn't really understand. After a loss to Vandy, he's getting an idea, though.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The anatomy of a bad loss
LockSimple

Oct 7, 2024

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The anatomy of a bad loss

Not all defeats are made equal in the NFL, which is why the Seahawks loss to the Giants on Sunday stung more than most.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Ode to an American hero 🦸‍♂️
LockSimple

Oct 4, 2024

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9 min read

Ode to an American hero 🦸‍♂️

I understand that Billy Joe Hobert broke the rules. I don't think he did anything truly wrong, though, and I'm so happy he's getting honored Saturday at Husky Stadium.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Am I becoming a Fisch fan?

Oct 2, 2024

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11 min read

Am I becoming a Fisch fan?

I've got a confession to make about my initial opinions of Jedd Fisch, and the importance of being willing to update your priors.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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