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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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Kalen DeBoer must think I'm stupid
LockSimple

Mar 7, 2024

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Kalen DeBoer must think I'm stupid

I'm not angry at Washington's coach for leaving. I am, however, furious he's pretending the opportunity at Alabama materialized out of thin air.

Russell Wilson could use some new writers
LockSimple

Mar 5, 2024

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7 min read

Russell Wilson could use some new writers

Looking at Russ's words the past week I got the distinct sense that Seattle's former quarterback just doesn’t recognize his current reality, and I'm here to help.

The best draft in Huskies history
LockSimple

Mar 4, 2024

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5 min read

The best draft in Huskies history

That's not a question, it's a statement. There were 13 players from Washington at the NFL's combine and given what they did in Indianapolis, we've got a bumper crop.

Actions speak loudest on Geno Smith's future
LockSimple

Feb 29, 2024

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8 min read

Actions speak loudest on Geno Smith's future

Seattle is doing exactly what you would expect it to do if it was going to keep Geno Smith the starter no matter what its coach and GM are trying to say.

Live like Flaco

Feb 27, 2024

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3 min read

Live like Flaco

I'm one of the many people who was inspired by the way a Eurasian eagle owl found freedom in New York, which made the news of his death feel like an absolute gut punch.

Three things we don't know
LockSimple

Feb 22, 2024

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5 min read

Three things we don't know

Three offseason questions that will tell us just how much Pete Carroll dictated Seattle's decision-making these past 14 years.

The GOAT who keeps chewing on his grudges

Feb 20, 2024

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The GOAT who keeps chewing on his grudges

Four years after "The Last Dance" I don't find Michael Jordan's tendency to harbor and feed off resentment nearly as charming as I did when the series aired.

My best short story
LockSimple

Feb 14, 2024

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9 min read

My best short story

My oldest grudge goes back to when I was a little ninth grader in a small town with a P.E. teacher who refused to fudge the numbers.

Seahawks get their Grubb on
LockSimple

Feb 12, 2024

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Seahawks get their Grubb on

I like Seattle's hire because I love decisions that require guts and the Seahawks are absolutely leaving themselves exposed if their new offensive coordinator doesn't pan out.

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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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