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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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Remembering the trip of a lifetime

Mar 18, 2022

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Remembering the trip of a lifetime

Two of my father's college friends decided to do something incredible nice for a young kid who loved sports and in the process turned Seattle into a beacon in my life.

You can't unfollow me, I quit!

Mar 16, 2022

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8 min read

You can't unfollow me, I quit!

I'm formally excusing myself from the audience of the most prominent media member in my former industry because Adam Schefter has an issue covering men said to have abused women.

A long way from innocent
LockSimple

Mar 14, 2022

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7 min read

A long way from innocent

Deshaun Watson was not charged with a crime, but we should know better than to say he was exonerated. The case of Jerramy Stevens epitomizes why we should be more circumspect.

Go Broncs? Just doesn't sound right
LockSimple

Mar 11, 2022

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7 min read

Go Broncs? Just doesn't sound right

The Founding Faithful talk strategy here: Exes and Os. No one's cheering for Russell Wilson ahead of the Seahawks, but not everyone is rooting against him, either.

What we learned: Russell Wilson trade
LockSimple

Mar 9, 2022

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6 min read

What we learned: Russell Wilson trade

No intense introspection here, the Seahawks trade tickled my curiosity to the point that I decided to slip back into my old role and have a look around at this deal.

Bet you don't know this gambling scandal

Mar 8, 2022

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6 min read

Bet you don't know this gambling scandal

The NFL made sure you heard about the receiver casting bets yet it was crickets when The New Yorker detailed an offensive play-caller collaborating with a known gambling tout.

I'm with the union, Jack
LockSimple

Mar 4, 2022

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9 min read

I'm with the union, Jack

As the only winner from the Seattle newspaper strike that started in November 2000, I feel obligated to opine upon the current work stoppage in baseball.

Country living isn't as easy as you think

Feb 28, 2022

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7 min read

Country living isn't as easy as you think

We'll get to the gambling and the moral compromises, but only I laugh at the people who left New York City for the sticks and found out rural living requires more self reliance than they're used to.

This is all about our dogs
LockSimple

Feb 25, 2022

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8 min read

This is all about our dogs

I was going to write about the baseball lockout. Then it was going to be an essay on the cognitive impact of email. But after the past 48 hours, I've decided about our dogs.

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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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