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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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A memorable debut on the Palouse

Sep 9, 2022

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A memorable debut on the Palouse

Jessamyn McIntyre introduces us to the player who cinched Washington State's victory to highlight what has been a busy week here at the newsletter.

A sorry attempt at an apology
LockSimple

Sep 8, 2022

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5 min read

A sorry attempt at an apology

It is amazing how poorly some very prominent people are at apologizing, and as an self-taught expert at being sorry, I'm here to help the folks who struggling to do this. Like Jon Gruden.

The tennis brat
LockSimple

Sep 7, 2022

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9 min read

The tennis brat

Nick Kyrgios's ill-mannered run through the U.S. Open reminded me of one of my favorite descriptions for an uttery selfish athlete

Don't believe the hype
LockSimple

Sep 6, 2022

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7 min read

Don't believe the hype

If anyone tries to say Pete Carroll wouldn't embrace his quarterback, remember it wasn't all that long ago a few of Russell Wilson's teammates were convinced the coach catered to him.

A fresh start for a critical player
LockSimple

Sep 1, 2022

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6 min read

A fresh start for a critical player

The explanation of how pass rusher Darrell Taylor bounced back from a difficult first season is a hell of story, trust me.

You ready for some (college) football?

Sep 1, 2022

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7 min read

You ready for some (college) football?

A familiar face provides a fresh look at Washington State's "new" head coach who's steered the program to the other side of a couple pretty turbulent years.

When a star moves on ...

Aug 31, 2022

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1 min read

When a star moves on ...

When Russell Wilson returns to Seattle to open the season, should he be welcomed like Ken Griffey Jr. or treated like Alex Rodriguez?

The micro-media approach
LockSimple

Aug 29, 2022

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7 min read

The micro-media approach

Three-hundred sixty-three days after my job in mass media ended, I have a clearer idea of what this newsletter will be ... and a list of three things we learned about the Seahawks.

'This is where hope goes to die'
LockSimple

Aug 26, 2022

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10 min read

'This is where hope goes to die'

Seems that people still don't understand what the Seattle Seahawks are doing at quarterback so being the generous soul that I am, I've decided to share a little insight. Enjoy!

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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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