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The dangers of a desperate opponent

Sep 17, 2026

The dangers of a desperate opponent

I'm putting a microscope over the final 5 minutes of NFL games this season to get a better understanding of end-game strategy.

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The case for Seattle's defense

Sep 16, 2026

The case for Seattle's defense

Plus, the ratings are in for the Seahawks' season-opener, reminding me of why I don't think anyone should care about TV ratings

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When a coach gets in his feelings

Sep 14, 2026

When a coach gets in his feelings

Jedd Fisch tried to make a statement at the end of his team's underwhelming performance and it almost bit him in the butt.

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🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Sep 10, 2026

🚨 Maye Day, Maye Day 🚨

Do not taunt the End Zone of Destiny. Do not tempt fate in that particular corner of Seattle's stadium, either.

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At least look like you care

Sep 8, 2026

At least look like you care

As football season begins, Seattle's baseball team looks like it can't wait for the season to end.

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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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He knows when to walk away

Nov 24, 2025

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He knows when to walk away

John Schneider's single biggest strength as Seahawks GM has been his ability to avoid overcommitting to quarterbacks, something exemplified by this season.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Not all is lost

Nov 17, 2025

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Not all is lost

Between the retention of Josh Naylor and the margin of the Seahawks' defeat, I'm feeling surprisingly optimistic. I'm sure that will change, however.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Seahawks go Big

Nov 14, 2025

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Seahawks go Big

Seattle travels to Los Angeles this weekend for what is the franchise's biggest regular-season game in six years.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Seahawks soar, the Huskies bore

Nov 10, 2025

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Seahawks soar, the Huskies bore

The Seahawks' cup ranneth over against the Cardinals while the Huskies couldn't scratch out a win against a team whose top passer was the punter.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Opposite ends of the QB spectrum

Nov 7, 2025

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Opposite ends of the QB spectrum

To use the terms of a romantic relationship, the Seahawks are infatuated with their quarterback while the Cardinals just broke up with Kyler Murray over text.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
When it comes to ESPN, I'm out

Nov 4, 2025

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When it comes to ESPN, I'm out

I'm not willing to pay another $30 per month, and it's not the price that is shocking, but my lack of interest in what that subscription would get me.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
It's OK to be sad

Oct 28, 2025

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It's OK to be sad

No. This is not another column about my disappointment over the Mariners losing in the ALCS. It starts with something a priest said to me on the night my father died.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Seattle's post-mortem exam

Oct 23, 2025

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Seattle's post-mortem exam

First, I'm going to point out the single most encouraging problem on this Seahawks team. Then I'm going to put a clothespin on my nose and perform an autopsy on Dan Wilson's Game 7 decision-making.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
One for the money

Oct 20, 2025

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One for the money

It's not technically a save situation, however, George Kirby will be on the mound in Game 7 tonight of a series where Seattle has been (surprisingly) outpitched by Toronto.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
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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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