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Just trying to keep my head down

Oct 1, 2026

Just trying to keep my head down

One game into the conference season and Washington is in real trouble. I'm just glad our neighbors to the south haven't noticed.

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Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Sep 30, 2026

Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Vikings and Raiders thriving in end-of-half game management this season as well as a QB no one wants to talk about (for good reason).

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Two losses, two very different lessons

Sep 28, 2026

Two losses, two very different lessons

UW's Jedd Fisch has an issue telling time while life with Sam Darnold requires enduring the occasionally back-breaking turnover.

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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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The dangers of a desperate opponent

Sep 17, 2026

The dangers of a desperate opponent

I'm putting a microscope over the final 5 minutes of NFL games this season to get a better understanding of end-game strategy.

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The case for Seattle's defense

Sep 16, 2026

The case for Seattle's defense

Plus, the ratings are in for the Seahawks' season-opener, reminding me of why I don't think anyone should care about TV ratings

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When a coach gets in his feelings

Sep 14, 2026

When a coach gets in his feelings

Jedd Fisch tried to make a statement at the end of his team's underwhelming performance and it almost bit him in the butt.

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Price is right for Geno Smith
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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.

Let us never speak of this again
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Apr 4, 2024

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Let us never speak of this again

The Mariners scored two runs in the final 23 innings of a teeth-gnashingly frustrating three-game series against Cleveland.

There are no villains in sports writing
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Apr 3, 2024

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There are no villains in sports writing

The moment a writer starts outfitting someone with a black hat, they're leaving themselves open to bias and rank homerism.

Mariners manage to keep the glass half full

Apr 1, 2024

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Mariners manage to keep the glass half full

Three up, three down: Mariners (somehow) split the opening series with Boston despite having two extra-base hits over the final three games.

The Mariners and the uncomfortable dollar
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Mar 28, 2024

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The Mariners and the uncomfortable dollar

Seattle is expected to be good. I believe they not only could, but should be better if their owners weren't so willing to sit on their wallets and hope everything goes right.

Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type
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Mar 18, 2024

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Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type

When I found out the Seahawks had acquired Sam Howell I thought of Charlie Whitehurst. Hear me out, though: It's not as bad as it sounds.

Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Mar 14, 2024

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Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Nick Saban bemoaning the financial self-interest of today's college football players would be a lot more compelling if he was still coaching at Toledo.

A most active first day of free agency

Mar 12, 2024

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A most active first day of free agency

The Seahawks paid a lot to Leonard Williams, which is fine. They watched Jordyn Brooks leave for relatively little money, which was surprising.

The error of his trade
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Mar 11, 2024

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The error of his trade

The fact that Russell Wilson wound up choosing Pittsburgh shows just how wrong he was to believe that Seattle was holding him back.

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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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