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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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Finding the write reasons

Jan 24, 2022

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Finding the write reasons

That's right. It's an absolutely terrible pun to introduce a painfully self-indulgent edition of "The Dang Apostrophe" upon the publication of a magazine feature on the D.B. Cooper case.

The team I'd least mind winning the NFC is ...

Jan 21, 2022

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The team I'd least mind winning the NFC is ...

I'm not comfortable with rooting for the San Francisco 49ers, but I'm going to do it this weekend, and -- if they win in Green Bay -- I'll do it again next weekend.

For your information: There was none

Jan 18, 2022

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7 min read

For your information: There was none

If you'd been unconscious for the past 8 days you probably have a better idea of what's happening with the Seahawks than if you had consumed every drip, drip, drip of "information" in that time.

Discretion gets the better part of venom

Jan 14, 2022

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10 min read

Discretion gets the better part of venom

I spent two days working on a written complaint over something that's totally fine and actually pretty good before realizing the problem was that Twitter had broken my brain.

One final kick in the pants

Jan 10, 2022

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10 min read

One final kick in the pants

What was shaping up as a relatively straightforward finale to the NFL's regular season was turned on its ear. Also, I try to sell you on ... something.

I wouldn't say I missed that game

Jan 3, 2022

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I wouldn't say I missed that game

For the first time in 20 years, my holidays weren't structured around a sports team's schedule, and I've got to admit: It felt really ... weird.

What's really bothering me

Dec 9, 2021

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What's really bothering me

What began as a plan to punish a troll actually became a sign that I'm finally ready to write about the stepfather who caused my family so much pain.

A question for you ...

Dec 8, 2021

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A question for you ...

What should be the goal of post-game questions and when do they become something other than journalism?

What's Wrong With Russ?

Dec 1, 2021

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7 min read

What's Wrong With Russ?

It's a question that has to be answered before the Seahawks decide what they're willing to do with their quarterback this offseason.

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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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