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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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Trying to find a balance
LockSimple

Dec 14, 2022

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Trying to find a balance

Pete Carroll's team is headed in the wrong direction even as his overall observations on the importance of the running game are being validated across the league.

An old friend finds a new foe
LockSimple

Dec 7, 2022

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12 min read

An old friend finds a new foe

The Denver columnist who once called me a "weak white man" decided to get tough with Russell Wilson and the result is a column that shows how hollow a specific type of sports writing actually is.

Case closed for Seattle's quarterback
LockSimple

Dec 5, 2022

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6 min read

Case closed for Seattle's quarterback

The Seahawks' fourth-quarter comeback was Geno Smith's first in eight years and one of the final boxes that he needed to check off going forward.

In focus: Seahawks playoff picture

Dec 5, 2022

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In focus: Seahawks playoff picture

What helped Seattle and what hurt the Seahawks in Week 13 with your rooting guide to Monday night's game.

Should Seattle have kept Bobby Wagner?
LockSimple

Dec 1, 2022

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6 min read

Should Seattle have kept Bobby Wagner?

Depends on what you care about most with your football team. If your feelings are what's most important then, yeah, Seattle should have. But if it's winning? Seattle held on a year too long.

It's not that you can't, you shouldn't
LockSimple

Nov 29, 2022

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6 min read

It's not that you can't, you shouldn't

Just because someone isn't supposed to do something, doesn't mean they won't. A lesson in fisticuffs and football coaches.

Rub some dirt on it
LockSimple

Nov 28, 2022

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Rub some dirt on it

Time to toughen up, Seattle, shed the defeatist attitude and really lean in to the range of possibilities in this chaotic year in which the Seahawks have nothing to lose, not even their draft position

Rediscovering my family's Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2022

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Rediscovering my family's Thanksgiving

It's a hard weekend because of how much I miss my Mom, but happy because of how much this trip to Yosemite meant to her. I wish I had started coming back sooner, but I’m grateful to be back now.

Denver: The gift that keeps on giving
LockSimple

Nov 21, 2022

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Denver: The gift that keeps on giving

Of all things, it's a sack Russell Wilson DIDN'T take that cost the Broncos though if we're being honest, the coach's inability to manage the clock was the truly inexplicable mistake.

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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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