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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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The Mariners still tripping over pennies
LockSimple

May 11, 2023

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The Mariners still tripping over pennies

Seattle balked at signing Kolten Wong two years ago when he would have made a real difference. The fact he's here now is driving me nuts, and that's not a criticism of him. At all.

When it comes to drafting QBs, Seattle passes
LockSimple

May 9, 2023

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When it comes to drafting QBs, Seattle passes

I was shocked the Seahawks didn't draft a quarterback this year. I shouldn't have been. The most consistent this team the past 14 years is its aversion to picking quarterbacks.

Chances are this is really dumb

May 2, 2023

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Chances are this is really dumb

The attempt to quantify the likelihood of Will Levis's draft-day tumble into the second round made us all dumber. I'll explain.

(Running) Back to the Future, Part IV
LockSimple

May 1, 2023

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(Running) Back to the Future, Part IV

The Seahawks certainly have a type, and if you've got an RB next to your name, they pay extra attention in the first rounds of the draft.

Where's the beef?
LockSimple

Apr 28, 2023

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Where's the beef?

I'm wondering how exactly Seattle plans to stock the middle of its defense given the direction it went with its pair of first-round choices.

Seattle's most likely draft path
LockSimple

Apr 25, 2023

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Seattle's most likely draft path

I can come up with a lot of reasons why Seattle will pick Jalen Carter No. 5 overall. I can come up with almost as many why they won't.

Position paper: Seattle draft history
LockSimple

Apr 24, 2023

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Position paper: Seattle draft history

The Seahawks won't be taking a player at the position they've valued most in the draft under John Schneider. They probably won't use the fifth pick on the position they value second-most, either.

The costs of cutting it close
LockSimple

Apr 19, 2023

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The costs of cutting it close

For years now, the Mariners have been unreasonably good in close games. That's tough to sustain, though, as we've seen through the first three weeks of this season.

How about we just all enjoy this?
LockSimple

Apr 17, 2023

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How about we just all enjoy this?

THIS is what we all hoped to see from Jarred Kelenic, and instead of wondering what took so long or speculating how long it will last, I'm just going to go ahead and watch it.

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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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