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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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In the tank for San Francisco's success?
LockSimple

Jan 24, 2023

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In the tank for San Francisco's success?

The 49ers' recent playoff success shows that being bad can in fact be a pretty good recipe for getting good.

An ode to Rome Odunze

Jan 19, 2023

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An ode to Rome Odunze

I wish nothing but the best for the Washington WR, which is one of the reasons it has been so fun to cheer for him and why I loved getting a chance to thank him.

Cry me a river, bozo
LockSimple

Jan 17, 2023

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Cry me a river, bozo

My favorite NFL reporter passed along word that "multiple" coaches and executives are unhappy with the officiating mistakes in Seattle's regular-season finale. The Dang Apostrophe investigates:

Flashbacks to Carroll's first season in Seattle
LockSimple

Jan 16, 2023

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Flashbacks to Carroll's first season in Seattle

Turns out this season was more like Pete Carroll's first year in town than anything else, which means these Seahawks still have a lot of work to do.

I am unreasonably optimistic
LockSimple

Jan 12, 2023

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I am unreasonably optimistic

The 49ers have won 10 straight games, won in Seattle less than a month ago and yet I see a pretty clear path of how the Seahawks could win Saturday's game.

Lions, Packers and Seahawks, oh my!
LockSimple

Jan 9, 2023

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Lions, Packers and Seahawks, oh my!

A prime-time gift from Detroit put a playoff bow on a season which has showcased why Pete Carroll is a great coach.

The time Skip Bayless demanded games five days after 9/11

Jan 4, 2023

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The time Skip Bayless demanded games five days after 9/11

Skip Bayless isn't the only person who refuses to see the humanity of the athletes he covers, but he is one of the most prominent and a column from 2001 shows how little the man has changed.

Tanks for the offer, Seattle is better off winning
LockSimple

Jan 2, 2023

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Tanks for the offer, Seattle is better off winning

There are people bemoaning Seattle's victory over the Jets because it cost the Seahawks draft position. These are fine and well-meaning people who are -- sadly -- lost and deluded.

My extraordinarily sober life
LockSimple

Dec 28, 2022

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My extraordinarily sober life

This isn't about Steve Sarkisian's drinking problem or recovery, but my own and the truly transformative effect getting sober has had on my life.

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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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