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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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Seattle's offensive scheme wasn't the problem
LockSimple

Oct 31, 2022

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Seattle's offensive scheme wasn't the problem

That is true for more than just Sunday's game against the Giants. The first half of this season have shown clearly that it wasn't Seattle's offense that was limiting Russell Wilson.

Russ, high knees and a plane old hilarious scene
LockSimple

Oct 27, 2022

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Russ, high knees and a plane old hilarious scene

I’m not sure if it’s hypocritical to mock Russel Wilson for the exact type of behavior that used to be cited as a reason for his success, but it sure as hell doesn’t make any sense.

When keeping it real loud goes wrong
LockSimple

Oct 26, 2022

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When keeping it real loud goes wrong

You should worry about your predictions being wrong. It doesn’t mean you should keep your opinion to yourself, but tempering your certainty is actually an important communication tool. An example:

The unde-Peted Seahawks are alive and well
LockSimple

Oct 24, 2022

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The unde-Peted Seahawks are alive and well

If you still feel Pete Carroll was holding the Seahawks back then your opinion is more reflective of your desire to be right than it is the information that is available.

I've never laughed harder

Oct 21, 2022

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I've never laughed harder

Spelling names correctly was the biggest challenge of the most demanding job I've ever had. It also resulted in the funniest half of a phone conversation I've ever heard.

Dirty laundry, pot shots and NFL exits
LockSimple

Oct 19, 2022

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Dirty laundry, pot shots and NFL exits

The 'transparency' that has followed Russell Wilson's departure has been illuminating in some ways, but it also makes me wonder about media motivations, including my own.

The unfaithful following of Russell Wilson
LockSimple

Oct 18, 2022

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The unfaithful following of Russell Wilson

It’s strange watching those members of the Seattle media who were devoted zealots of Wilson now try and position themselves at the front of parade celebrating his decline

Coaching 101: Rhules of success
LockSimple

Oct 17, 2022

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Coaching 101: Rhules of success

Plenty of people are drawing the wrong conclusions on the reasons for

The bigger picture of Seattle's loss
LockSimple

Oct 10, 2022

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The bigger picture of Seattle's loss

Yeah, the Seahawks lost and their defense stinks, but I'm actually considering the possibility that their quarterback is for real.

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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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