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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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Boo this man Corrigan, and Colin, too
LockSimple

Nov 16, 2023

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5 min read

Boo this man Corrigan, and Colin, too

A truly neck-and-neck contest to see which man's head is wedged farther up his own tailpipe.

You look like somebody I used to know
LockSimple

Nov 14, 2023

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5 min read

You look like somebody I used to know

Russell Wilson has changed teams and head coaches (twice) only to wind up in a role that looks an awful lot like the one he had here in Seattle.

Strange case of Dr. Geno and Mr. Smith
LockSimple

Nov 13, 2023

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7 min read

Strange case of Dr. Geno and Mr. Smith

The precision of Seattle's game-winning drive on Sunday stood in stark contrast the self-induced debacle that ended the second quarter.

Sites, sounds and another chance meeting
LockSimple

Nov 10, 2023

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7 min read

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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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

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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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