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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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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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🏠 A hometown win

Feb 18, 2026

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🏠 A hometown win

I was sitting by myself in a hotel room in Japan watching the Seahawks beat on Drake Maye as if he were a dead horses that I came to a realization ...

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The Seahawks leave no doubts

Feb 9, 2026

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The Seahawks leave no doubts

Seattle followed the formula it has used all season to finish off what is the biggest surprise in this city's sports history.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A sprained ankle, a defensive rock and one thoroughly awful non-question

Feb 5, 2026

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A sprained ankle, a defensive rock and one thoroughly awful non-question

Nick Emmanwori is OK, Ernest Jones is a stud and someone in the media needs a timeout after their terrible "question" to UW QB Demond Williams.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Joey Porter admits to manufacturing Super Bowl controversy

Feb 4, 2026

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Joey Porter admits to manufacturing Super Bowl controversy

‘He was saying what he was supposed to be saying,’ Pittsburgh LB says as he reflects on the molehill of a statement from Jerramy Stevens he turned into a mountain.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
📈 Ten plays that made Seattle's season

Jan 29, 2026

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📈 Ten plays that made Seattle's season

Using some advanced statistics and my (sizeable) gut instinct to come up with a definitive list of plays that put Seattle in the Super Bowl.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
Wham, bam thank you Sam

Jan 26, 2026

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Wham, bam thank you Sam

Seattle's defense was the team's strength this season. It's their quarterback who put them in the Super Bowl, though.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
A salute to Seattle's Boss Hawk

Jan 22, 2026

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A salute to Seattle's Boss Hawk

Have you had doubts about whether John Schneider could get the Seahawks back to the top? You shouldn't after this season.

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil

Grudgery

 Birds of a feather grudge together
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Jan 22, 2026

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Birds of a feather grudge together

An experiment at my alma mater showed that crows have a sharp memory when it comes to people who've harmed them. In other words: I think I found my spirit animal!

Danny ONeil
Danny ONeil
The best of the (NFC) West

Jan 19, 2026

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The best of the (NFC) West

A third act vs. the Rams feels like a fitting climax for a season in which Seattle's road to the divisional title is the same as the gauntlet it must run to reach its 4th Super Bowl.

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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