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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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'We weren’t anything and then we were something. We made something special.'
LockSimple

Jan 11, 2024

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'We weren’t anything and then we were something. We made something special.'

Seattle has never had more fun than it did cheering the Seahawks during Pete Carroll's 14 years as head coach.

I don't have an answer about Pete Carroll
LockSimple

Jan 8, 2024

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I don't have an answer about Pete Carroll

Not only that, I think the questions about his future will add to the confusion of what will happen. But one thing is for sure: That Seahawks defense needs a hard reset.

My passion project
LockSimple

Jan 5, 2024

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My passion project

For 30 years now, my feelings have been tied to a football team in a way that is irrational and not altogether healthy. What's worse is I'm kind of proud of it.

Under no circumstances will it be easy
LockSimple

Jan 2, 2024

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Under no circumstances will it be easy

This Huskies team is utterly incapable of playing anything that could be described as a normal football game, and I absolutely love them for it.

Raising one for the power of sobriety

Dec 29, 2023

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Raising one for the power of sobriety

With Washington about to face its former coach (again), I'm recirculating the column I wrote last year about how any discussion of Steve Sarkisian makes me think of my sobriety.

Why did Russell Wilson get benched?
LockSimple

Dec 28, 2023

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Why did Russell Wilson get benched?

I'm going to explain this for everyone from a 5-year-old all the way up to a pro-football sophisticate.

Lock, stock and two smoking barrels
LockSimple

Dec 19, 2023

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Lock, stock and two smoking barrels

Seattle's backup QB piloted the team's longest drive of the season to pull out a victory that was very necessary when it comes to playoff positioning.

Time for the Mariners to ante up

Dec 14, 2023

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Time for the Mariners to ante up

Maybe a column full of poker-movie references can get Seattle's owner(s) to stop sitting on their wallets and give this team a freaking chance to get over the hump.

Mitch Unfiltered: Episode 266 P
LockSimple

Dec 14, 2023

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Mitch Unfiltered: Episode 266 P

The P is for 'Pretenders' this time though perhaps it should stand for 'Poor.' The Mariners are not 'Poor' but they sometimes pretend to be.

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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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