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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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Fan fiction: Pete Carroll's 'Mole' undoes Denver

Dec 27, 2022

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Fan fiction: Pete Carroll's 'Mole' undoes Denver

I've cooked up a conspiracy theory that explains what happened to the Broncos, and while I concede I'm making this story up, I'm not sure it's any more ridiculous than what has actually transpired.

More average than awful
LockSimple

Dec 26, 2022

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6 min read

More average than awful

The Seahawks are very much "mid" as the kids say these days, and that's a very difficult place to be in the NFL because I'm not sure what it is they do well other than kick.

The (Not Quite So Difficult) Playoff Path
LockSimple

Dec 26, 2022

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The (Not Quite So Difficult) Playoff Path

Seattle's route to the playoffs got (slightly) worse with Saturday's loss in Kansas City.

The Apostrophe's Patented Pick Projector
LockSimple

Dec 26, 2022

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4 min read

The Apostrophe's Patented Pick Projector

The update on Seattle's current draft position in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft.

One pharmacy, 20 minutes and serious holiday desperation

Dec 23, 2022

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10 min read

One pharmacy, 20 minutes and serious holiday desperation

No matter how far behind you feel, you're way ahead of me back in 2005 when my gift-giving indecision left me with in a pretty profound predicament late on Christmas Eve.

Giving up a grudge, good for the soul
LockSimple

Dec 20, 2022

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11 min read

Giving up a grudge, good for the soul

I've always joked about my willingness to hold grudges, but I wasn't really kidding. Over the past year, though, I've learned about what you can gain by giving up on that resentment.

Where's the beef?
LockSimple

Dec 16, 2022

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Where's the beef?

Thursday's game showed pretty clearly what Seattle needs if it's going to close the gap that exists between this Seahawks team and the 49ers.

Richard Sherman: authentic, unapolegetic

Dec 15, 2022

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Richard Sherman: authentic, unapolegetic

Nobody is better at explaining the intricacies of football, and no one is more capable of turning an interview into a smoking heap of awkward. Both of those realities were on display Wednesday.

Seahawkalypse in prime time

Dec 15, 2022

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Seahawkalypse in prime time

Before the season-opener, I underestimated the tendency for chaos when Seattle plays at home at night. I won't make that mistake again.

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