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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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Lies, lies and (darn) draft coverage

May 3, 2022

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Lies, lies and (darn) draft coverage

NFL teams don't have to inject deceit into draft coverage given the volume of misinformation that is created by media members themselves.

Seahawks go back to the future for QB
LockSimple

May 2, 2022

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Seahawks go back to the future for QB

How is Seattle going to find Russell Wilson's successor? Same way the Seahawks found him, judging by this weekend's draft.

The myth of Seattle's OL neglect

Apr 29, 2022

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The myth of Seattle's OL neglect

You an argue with the effectiveness with which Seattle tried to build an offensive line, but that doesn't mean they haven't tried.

I think Seattle is staying put in Round One
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Apr 28, 2022

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I think Seattle is staying put in Round One

John Schneider doesn't always trade back in the first round, and I think his approach from 2010 to 2012 is much more indicative of what we'll see from the Seahawks in Thursday's first round.

John Schneider was ahead of his time
LockSimple

Apr 26, 2022

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John Schneider was ahead of his time

Now everyone wants to be like the Rams, dealing first-round picks for stars, but general manager John Schneider was doing that before Matthew Stafford was even a twinkle in Les Snead's eye.

Seattle sticks to the program
LockSimple

Apr 25, 2022

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Seattle sticks to the program

Pete Carroll's first words after the trade of Russell Wilson give us an idea of the stakes in this week's draft as Seattle fully turns the page on the personnel from its title-winning team.

Writing Styles of The Petty & Obnoxious

Apr 22, 2022

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Writing Styles of The Petty & Obnoxious

I don't think I need to apologize for what I wrote about Russell Wilson earlier this week, but I don't feel good about it, either, and I'm going to figure out why that is.

Lifestyles of the Rich & Obnoxious
LockSimple

Apr 19, 2022

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Lifestyles of the Rich & Obnoxious

Russell Wilson's real-estate transactions are the latest example of him being an attention hound, only now, I don't have to shrug that off as the tradeoff for having such a great player.

When the Mariners make you crazy
LockSimple

Apr 15, 2022

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When the Mariners make you crazy

We're only a week into the season, and I'm already micromanaging at-bats and celebrating a two-run homer on a Thursday game in Chicago as if it's a long-awaited triumph. I need help. Soon.

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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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