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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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Don't be biased by the hate machine

Jul 21, 2026

Don't be biased by the hate machine

It's tempting, and fashionable, to conclude M's manager Dan Wilson is historically unpopular. There's a problem with the data, though.

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Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

Jul 21, 2026

Dan Wilson isn't Seattle's biggest issue

I'm not saying he's a good manager. I'm not arguing he needs to be kept. He's not the biggest problem, though.

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Don't move the goal posts just yet

Jul 16, 2026

Don't move the goal posts just yet

Just because there's no reason to think the Seahawks will move doesn't mean you can't attract attention by speculating about it.

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Sites, sounds and another chance meeting
LockSimple

Nov 10, 2023

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Sites, sounds and another chance meeting

On Tuesday, I ran into a former Seahawk on Broadway. On Wednesday, it was the creator of my favorite TV show.

You'll never guess who I ran into ...
LockSimple

Nov 8, 2023

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6 min read

You'll never guess who I ran into ...

Of all the players I've covered, it's hard for me to think of one whose career makes me happier than the guy I ran into Tuesday on the most famous street in Manhattan.

From Betwixt The Cheeks
LockSimple

Nov 8, 2023

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5 min read

From Betwixt The Cheeks

A new exercise in which I see how long it takes to catch Colin Cowherd in a flat-out lie.

The Penix mightier than USC's sword
LockSimple

Nov 6, 2023

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6 min read

The Penix mightier than USC's sword

That was one of the most masterful performances ever for a quarterback at a school that has seen some truly extraordinary players at that position.

Assigning blame for a 34-point blowout
LockSimple

Nov 6, 2023

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6 min read

Assigning blame for a 34-point blowout

The Seahawks do not often get housed under Pete Carroll, but when they do, they get trampled. A look at where to point the finger after Sunday's loss in Baltimore.

Sites and sounds

Nov 3, 2023

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2 min read

Sites and sounds

Links to my podcast appearances and an ode to the Pac-12 conference, which is going out in fittingly ridiculous fashion

Scared money don't make none
LockSimple

Oct 31, 2023

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Scared money don't make none

This is a move that tells all the players on the Seahawks roster that the front office believes in them, which makes it the kind of move the Mariners front office has often balked at.

Heads up: We got some nicknames
LockSimple

Oct 31, 2023

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Heads up: We got some nicknames

Not sure I've ever seen a pass rusher use his head as literally as Jamal Adams did in Sunday's game, leading to a game-changing interception and some pretty fun nicknames.

The shadow of Sunday's win
LockSimple

Oct 30, 2023

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5 min read

The shadow of Sunday's win

Seattle's comeback changed the way we'll talk about the game against Cleveland, but it doesn't erase the way the Seahawks played for the first 55 minutes.

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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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