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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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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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3 min read

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.

Degrudging myself one feud at a time
LockSimple

Oct 26, 2023

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5 min read

Degrudging myself one feud at a time

A link to the sites and sounds of this week's podcast appearances and a look under the hood with a psychologist who explains the costs that come with holding a grudge.

For Pete's sake (again)
LockSimple

Oct 23, 2023

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4 min read

For Pete's sake (again)

One moment from Sunday's game provided some insight into one of the most persistent questions I have about sports: How much longer is Pete Carroll going to keep doing this?

Ornery and unrepentant, the Seahawks are back
LockSimple

Oct 20, 2023

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6 min read

Ornery and unrepentant, the Seahawks are back

Totally avoidable penalties that are habitually committed? Check. Emotional sideline outbursts? Yup. After my initial concern, I've decided this is a sign that Seattle is back.

Finding the 'D' in defeat
LockSimple

Oct 19, 2023

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6 min read

Finding the 'D' in defeat

There wasn't necessarily a silver lining to the Seahawks' loss in Cincinnati, but there were signs of an encouragingly stiff defense being played by Seattle.

A truly gut-wrenching victory
LockSimple

Oct 18, 2023

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6 min read

A truly gut-wrenching victory

I won't ever joke about a Huskies loss making me sick again given what happened after last Saturday's win over Oregon.

Three reasons Washington won
LockSimple

Oct 18, 2023

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4 min read

Three reasons Washington won

The Huskies were outgained by the Ducks, failed to force a turnover and had the ball for nearly 9 minutes less. Here are the three reasons Washington still won.

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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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