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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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Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

Jul 30, 2026

Mariners stuck in the middle ... again

The Seahawks player I'm most interested in watching this month doesn't have much of a chance of playing this year.

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This M's game awarded a Mitch-elin star
LockSimple

Apr 30, 2024

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This M's game awarded a Mitch-elin star

Seattle beat Atlanta on Monday night in a manner that Pete Carroll would have absolutely loved.

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The Seahawks were surprisingly normal
LockSimple

Apr 26, 2024

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The Seahawks were surprisingly normal

Used to be Seattle that left the league scratching its collective head in the first round. This year it was Atlanta and its selection of Washington QB Michael Penix.

The NFL Draft and delayed gratification
LockSimple

Apr 24, 2024

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The NFL Draft and delayed gratification

John Schneider's got the right idea when it comes to his habit of trading down in the NFL Draft. Here's hoping he does it. Again.

Well at least the Mariners are well-armed
LockSimple

Apr 22, 2024

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Well at least the Mariners are well-armed

I'm reluctant to point out the consistency with which Seattle is churning out quality starting pitchers, but only because I don't want to jinx it.

We're talking about a practice (facility)?
LockSimple

Apr 19, 2024

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We're talking about a practice (facility)?

How silly is that. Not a game. Not a game. We're in here talking about the wall art the new Seahawks coach removed in the team's practice facility.

How the Seahawks set the current QB trend
LockSimple

Apr 16, 2024

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How the Seahawks set the current QB trend

The path that Seattle followed to its first Super Bowl title has sparked a fundamental change in the way teams value quarterbacks in the draft.

Starting to see a trend
LockSimple

Apr 15, 2024

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Starting to see a trend

If the Mariners don't get an extraordinary outing from their starter, they haven't been winning many (or more accurately any) games this season.

The (unsustainable) secret to Mariner success
LockSimple

Apr 11, 2024

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The (unsustainable) secret to Mariner success

Seattle is undefeated when its starting pitcher limits the opponent to one run or fewer, which is great. It's 1-7 in all other games, which is not.

Price is right for Geno Smith
LockSimple

Apr 10, 2024

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Price is right for Geno Smith

I'm not sure if Seattle's quarterback is better than Kirk Cousins, but I do believe the Seahawks are much better off with him than the Falcons are with Cousins.

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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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