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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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Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type
LockSimple

Mar 18, 2024

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Three and Out: John Schneider's got a type

When I found out the Seahawks had acquired Sam Howell I thought of Charlie Whitehurst. Hear me out, though: It's not as bad as it sounds.

Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Mar 14, 2024

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Capitalism for me, but not for thee

Nick Saban bemoaning the financial self-interest of today's college football players would be a lot more compelling if he was still coaching at Toledo.

A most active first day of free agency

Mar 12, 2024

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A most active first day of free agency

The Seahawks paid a lot to Leonard Williams, which is fine. They watched Jordyn Brooks leave for relatively little money, which was surprising.

The error of his trade
LockSimple

Mar 11, 2024

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The error of his trade

The fact that Russell Wilson wound up choosing Pittsburgh shows just how wrong he was to believe that Seattle was holding him back.

Quitting can do a body good

Mar 8, 2024

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Quitting can do a body good

I got a follow from Annie Duke on Thursday, and discovered that a former poker pro and cognitive psychologist had liked an essay I wrote that mentioned her most recent book.

Kalen DeBoer must think I'm stupid
LockSimple

Mar 7, 2024

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Kalen DeBoer must think I'm stupid

I'm not angry at Washington's coach for leaving. I am, however, furious he's pretending the opportunity at Alabama materialized out of thin air.

Russell Wilson could use some new writers
LockSimple

Mar 5, 2024

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Russell Wilson could use some new writers

Looking at Russ's words the past week I got the distinct sense that Seattle's former quarterback just doesn’t recognize his current reality, and I'm here to help.

The best draft in Huskies history
LockSimple

Mar 4, 2024

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The best draft in Huskies history

That's not a question, it's a statement. There were 13 players from Washington at the NFL's combine and given what they did in Indianapolis, we've got a bumper crop.

Actions speak loudest on Geno Smith's future
LockSimple

Feb 29, 2024

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Actions speak loudest on Geno Smith's future

Seattle is doing exactly what you would expect it to do if it was going to keep Geno Smith the starter no matter what its coach and GM are trying to say.

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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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