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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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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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My passion project
LockSimple

Jan 5, 2024

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My passion project

For 30 years now, my feelings have been tied to a football team in a way that is irrational and not altogether healthy. What's worse is I'm kind of proud of it.

Under no circumstances will it be easy
LockSimple

Jan 2, 2024

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7 min read

Under no circumstances will it be easy

This Huskies team is utterly incapable of playing anything that could be described as a normal football game, and I absolutely love them for it.

Raising one for the power of sobriety

Dec 29, 2023

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Raising one for the power of sobriety

With Washington about to face its former coach (again), I'm recirculating the column I wrote last year about how any discussion of Steve Sarkisian makes me think of my sobriety.

Why did Russell Wilson get benched?
LockSimple

Dec 28, 2023

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Why did Russell Wilson get benched?

I'm going to explain this for everyone from a 5-year-old all the way up to a pro-football sophisticate.

Lock, stock and two smoking barrels
LockSimple

Dec 19, 2023

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Lock, stock and two smoking barrels

Seattle's backup QB piloted the team's longest drive of the season to pull out a victory that was very necessary when it comes to playoff positioning.

Time for the Mariners to ante up

Dec 14, 2023

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Time for the Mariners to ante up

Maybe a column full of poker-movie references can get Seattle's owner(s) to stop sitting on their wallets and give this team a freaking chance to get over the hump.

Mitch Unfiltered: Episode 266 P
LockSimple

Dec 14, 2023

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Mitch Unfiltered: Episode 266 P

The P is for 'Pretenders' this time though perhaps it should stand for 'Poor.' The Mariners are not 'Poor' but they sometimes pretend to be.

The Seahawks have lost their closing kick
LockSimple

Dec 11, 2023

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The Seahawks have lost their closing kick

Remember when Pete Carroll's team could be counted on to summon up a season-changing win streak in December? Man, that was awesome wasn't it?

The case for ignoring Jamal Adams
LockSimple

Dec 7, 2023

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The case for ignoring Jamal Adams

We're giving him exactly what he's seeking, which is attention, and that flies in the face of the desire of the person who matters most in this situation: the woman he insulted.

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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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