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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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Seahawks playing great poker at QB
LockSimple

Mar 10, 2023

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Seahawks playing great poker at QB

Seattle's deal with Geno Smith is one that truly epitomizes the skill level of John Schneider's decision making when it comes to quarterbacks.

Clock ticking down to crucial deadline
LockSimple

Mar 6, 2023

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Clock ticking down to crucial deadline

The question isn't whether Seattle will place the franchise tag on Geno Smith by the Tuesday deadline, but whether the two sides will agree to a multi-year contract.

And the first nominee for the inaugural Headinass Awards is ...

Mar 6, 2023

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And the first nominee for the inaugural Headinass Awards is ...

Ric Bucher, a long-time NBA reporter who is so sick of his own job that he decided to tell Kevin Durant to get married.

The rush to judgment and Jalen Carter
LockSimple

Mar 2, 2023

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The rush to judgment and Jalen Carter

I'm not minimizing the actions of Georgia defensive lineman, I'm not just not magnifying them like I expect so many others will to blame him for the tragic outcome of a fatal crash.

The problem with positive thinking?
LockSimple

Feb 27, 2023

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The problem with positive thinking?

Russell Wilson wasn't the first Seahawk to challenge the bosses. He's just the first one who thought ownership might choose to keep him over the coach and GM.

Careful what you wish for: The Russell Wilson story
LockSimple

Feb 24, 2023

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Careful what you wish for: The Russell Wilson story

The most interesting thing about The Athletic's story isn't what Russ wanted Seattle to do, but what happened once Denver did what he wanted.

I don't like him, at all, but he's got a point
LockSimple

Feb 24, 2023

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I don't like him, at all, but he's got a point

"Sports fans aren't sane or rational when their favorite teams are involved," said Clay Travis. I think the same dynamic is increasingly accurate in describing the nature of political opinions.

Sorry, not doing this again with Jarred Kelenic

Feb 22, 2023

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Sorry, not doing this again with Jarred Kelenic

I made it four paragraphs into the latest what-if-he-turns-the-corner story about the Mariners outfielder before deciding I'm not wasting my spring doing that again.

'Get some facts, come back and see me'
LockSimple

Feb 22, 2023

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'Get some facts, come back and see me'

Darren Rovell earns admission to the Online Clown Posse with an thoroughly ignorant description of Michael Jordan's recruitment to North Carolina.

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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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