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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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🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Sep 10, 2026

🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Do not taunt the End Zone of Destiny. Do not tempt fate in that particular corner of Seattle's stadium, either.

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At least look like you care

Sep 8, 2026

At least look like you care

As football season begins, Seattle's baseball team looks like it can't wait for the season to end.

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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 deep sigh over SI using AI
LockSimple

Nov 29, 2023

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A deep sigh over SI using AI

It's sad -- but not surprising -- given the loathsome toads that are currently in charge of the magazine that has been the gold standard for sports journalism.

Get better or die trying
LockSimple

Nov 28, 2023

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6 min read

Get better or die trying

The Seahawks aren't entirely bad. They're just not particularly good, and as tempting as it may be to throw up your hands and declare them to be rubbish, that's not an answer, either.

Dubs up, O's down
LockSimple

Nov 21, 2023

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5 min read

Dubs up, O's down

I'm not exactly hoping to see Oregon in Las Vegas for the conference championship, but I'm not afraid of that scenario, either. Let me explain.

Taking names, spreading blame
LockSimple

Nov 20, 2023

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7 min read

Taking names, spreading blame

The Rams have four wins this season, and two are against the Seahawks so let's get under the hood and figure out why that is.

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.

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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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