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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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The dangers of a desperate opponent

Sep 17, 2026

The dangers of a desperate opponent

I'm putting a microscope over the final 5 minutes of NFL games this season to get a better understanding of end-game strategy.

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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 54-percent successful newsletter
LockSimple

Oct 6, 2023

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7 min read

A 54-percent successful newsletter

The season-ending press conference is as close to a layup as you get as a sports executive, which is what made that Mariners debacle so freaking funny.

Monday night mayhem
LockSimple

Oct 3, 2023

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5 min read

Monday night mayhem

No one is going to put a frame around Seattle’s 24-3 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night, but I don’t think anyone in Seattle is going to forget it, either.

A sorry state of affairs
LockSimple

Oct 2, 2023

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7 min read

A sorry state of affairs

Cal Raleigh didn't have anything to apologize for. The fact he did should be deeply embarrassing for the franchise he plays for.

New York isn't tough, it's entitled
LockSimple

Oct 2, 2023

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5 min read

New York isn't tough, it's entitled

This city supposedly doesn't sleep. Its fans, however, are getting dangerously close to weeping over its suddenly fallow sports fortunes.

My viral moment
LockSimple

Sep 26, 2023

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7 min read

My viral moment

I was just Tweeting along, innocently trying to rip on the Oregon Ducks, when I became a magnet for all the people who are really, really mad at Deion Sanders

Josh McDaniels really should be kicking himself
LockSimple

Sep 26, 2023

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6 min read

Josh McDaniels really should be kicking himself

What's most troubling about his fourth-quarter decision was that even afterward the Raiders coach didn't realize just how bad it was.

The Seahawks' Puget Sound machine
LockSimple

Sep 25, 2023

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7 min read

The Seahawks' Puget Sound machine

Eight false-start penalties by the Carolina Panthers provided a clear reminder of what a home-field advantage can sound like in Seattle.

Here's hoping the Thunder get stiffed
LockSimple

Sep 20, 2023

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3 min read

Here's hoping the Thunder get stiffed

Fifteen years after he ripped the Sonics out of Seattle, NBA owner Clay Bennett is looking for another sweetheart deal for an arena. Here's hoping he has a fight on his hands.

Fanning the flames of discontent
LockSimple

Sep 19, 2023

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10 min read

Fanning the flames of discontent

If you're looking for a way to quickly alienate people and make new enemies, I've got just the thing for you: Arguing about Washington football on the Internet.

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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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