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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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Confession is good for the soul
LockSimple

Nov 18, 2022

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6 min read

Confession is good for the soul

I've been more open about my discomfort at being financially dependent on my partner than I have about the emotional toll of online criticism. Here's why I feel bad about that.

It's all in the wrist(band)s
LockSimple

Nov 17, 2022

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8 min read

It's all in the wrist(band)s

Why is Pete Carroll being a little more transparent, maybe even provocative in his references to Russell Wilson? We've got theories!

The petty part of Pete?
LockSimple

Nov 16, 2022

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8 min read

The petty part of Pete?

Seattle's coach has made a habit of taking the high road when he has been criticized by former players. With Russell Wilson, the coach is the one doing the needling.

Free-for-all: Seahawks loss not as bad as it looks

Nov 14, 2022

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7 min read

Free-for-all: Seahawks loss not as bad as it looks

The Seahawks' four-game win streak ended in Germany, but this wasn't one of those bubble-bursting defeats for the team or its quarterback so let's not get too carried away.

The (wounded) bird app
LockSimple

Nov 8, 2022

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6 min read

The (wounded) bird app

The possible demise of Twitter would be bad for me professionally. Doesn't mean I can't enjoy the hell out of watching the tech-broish cadre of know-it-alls make a flaming hash of their business.

Geno Smith and the importance of second acts
LockSimple

Nov 7, 2022

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9 min read

Geno Smith and the importance of second acts

Smith's incredible finish to Sunday's game was a reminder that – for all the importance of a franchise quarterback – NFL teams tend to be puzzlingly stupid about that position in one respect.

Cardinals have commitment issues
LockSimple

Nov 4, 2022

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Cardinals have commitment issues

Arizona didn't have to quit Kyler Murray, but they didn't have to go all-in with him, either yet they extended the quarterback in spite of several warning signs.

Re-Pete performance
LockSimple

Nov 3, 2022

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9 min read

Re-Pete performance

The Pete Carroll Experience has been rebooted in Seattle, a second honeymoon is underway just six months after everyone was wondering if the crazy ol' coot knew what the hell he was doing.

Seahawks knew when to say when with Russ
LockSimple

Nov 2, 2022

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9 min read

Seahawks knew when to say when with Russ

Quitting on time will feel like you're quitting early. That's a conclusion from a new book on decision-making, something exemplified by Seattle's wisdom in trading Russell Wilson.

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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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