Jim Moore

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Jim helped launch Seattle Sports in 2009. He was previously a reporter and columnist for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer for 26 years. Follow Jim: @cougsgo

Moore’s 10 Seahawks Takeaways: We’re seeing the downsides to ‘Let Russ Cook’

Jim Moore shares what stands out to him at the midway point for the Seahawks, including five reasons he's still not fully on board with letting Russell Wilson cook.
3 years ago

Moore: WSU’s future looks bright after QB Jayden de Laura’s stellar debut

After watching true freshman Jayden de Laura lead WSU to a 38-28 win over Oregon State, Jim Moore writes that he was dazzled, seeing a combination of Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray.
3 years ago

Moore Predicts: Most factors favor Seahawks, but Bills will win in Buffalo

The Bills' biggest weakness is something Jim Moore doesn't see the Seahawks taking advantage of, predicting Seattle's second loss of the season on Sunday.
3 years ago

Moore: As WSU’s Rolovich era begins, it’s nice to be all-in on Cougs again

As WSU prepares for its Pac-12 opener Saturday, Jim Moore is plenty excited about the first new Cougs football coach since Mike Leach in 2012. That's because of how Leach conducted himself during his time in Pullman.
3 years ago

Moore’s 10 Seahawks Takeaways: How do they keep finding diamonds in the rough for the secondary?

On Sunday, D.J. Reed joined Ryan Neal as a reserve defensive back to make an unexpected impact for the Seahawks this year. Jim Moore on that and more in his weekly takeaways post.
3 years ago

Moore Predicts: Seahawks to win battle of hurt teams behind big game from Wilson

The Seahawks and 49ers enter Week 8 banged up, but Jim Moore thinks Seattle has the advantage and Russell Wilson will beat the 49ers' depleted secondary.
3 years ago

Moore: Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner’s play isn’t meeting expectations

Jim Moore hasn't been impressed with Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner in 2020. Moore thinks Wagner, who makes $18 million a year, isn't living up to his contract.
3 years ago

Moore’s 10 Seahawks Takeaways: Will reinforcements revive the defense?

The Seahawks could get Jamal Adams back, and Snacks Harrison and Mychal Kendricks could debut this week. Jim Moore looks at their potential impact and more in his weekly takeaways.
3 years ago

Moore: How many times did it seem the Seahawks had the Cardinals beat?

The Seahawks had multiple chances to put away the Cardinals, only to fall 37-34 in overtime on Sunday night. Jim Moore takes stock of it all.
3 years ago

Moore Predicts: In entertaining thriller, Seahawks will top Cardinals in OT

The Seahawks will continue their winning ways in Arizona, Jim Moore says, with another road win over the Cardinals. This one, however, will take overtime.
3 years ago

Moore: Seahawks’ 7 most underpaid players this season

After pointing out two Seahawks he feels are overpaid, Jim Moore flips things around to look at seven players whose performances are a bargain for what Seattle is paying them.
3 years ago

Moore’s 10 Seahawks Takeaways: Seattle’s most overpaid players through 5 games

The Seahawks may be one of just three undefeated NFL teams left, but Jim Moore points out two players he says haven't lived up to their contracts this year.
3 years ago

Moore: DK Metcalf has surpassed Tyler Lockett as Seahawks’ No. 1 WR

After a number of impressive performances to start the 2020 season, DK Metcalf is the new Seahawks No. 1 WR over Tyler Lockett in Jim Moore's eyes.
3 years ago

Moore: It’s strange, but Seahawks should be rooting for 49ers this week

It's extremely uncommon to root for your rivals, but Jim Moore thinks the Seahawks should be doing that when the 49ers play the Rams this Sunday.
3 years ago

Moore’s 10 Seahawks Takeaways: Is Norton’s time as DC winding down?

Jim Moore is back with Tuesday's 10 Seahawks Takeaways and this time, he looks at the defense's struggles and questions if Ken Norton could soon be fired.
3 years ago

Moore Predicts: Offense to carry Seahawks to high-scoring win over Vikings

The Seahawks will enter their bye at 5-0, Jim Moore says, as he believes Seattle's offense will continue to excel, this time against a poor Vikings defense.
3 years ago

Moore’s 10 Seahawks Takeaways: Why defense could play differently when Jamal Adams returns

Jim Moore saw something from the Seahawks' defense that may continue when injured All-Pro safety Jamal Adams is healthy again. That and more in his Tuesday Top 10 Takeaways.
3 years ago

Moore: Seahawks can win franchise-best 14 games because who’s gonna stop ’em?

The Seahawks are 4-0 for the second time in team history and after the hot start, Jim Moore thinks Seattle can set a franchise record with 14 wins in 2020.
4 years ago

Moore Predicts: Seahawks will drop ‘trap game’ in Miami due in part to weather

The Seahawks are expected to top the Dolphins in Week 4, but Jim Moore said a number of factors have him thinking Seattle will drop a "trap game" in Miami.
4 years ago

Moore: Seahawks are really pushing their luck in 2020 with this defense

The Seahawks may be 3-0, but they have a number of issues on defense. Jim Moore takes a look at the many problems Seattle has on that side of the ball.
4 years ago

Moore’s 10 Takeaways: Short-term and long-term solutions to solve the Seahawks’ struggling defense

The Seahawks' defensive issues are on the top of Jim Moore's mind as he shares his 10 takeaways after the Week 3 win over Dallas.
4 years ago

Moore Predicts: Seahawks will overcome injuries on defense against Cowboys

The Seahawks are banged up on defense, but that's not stopping Jim Moore from picking them to beat the Cowboys in their Week 3 showdown in Seattle.
4 years ago

Moore: Russell Wilson getting MVP love is great, but Seahawks better off if he doesn’t win

Russell Wilson is finally getting the recognition he deserves, but when it comes to winning MVP, Jim Moore says the Seahawks should hope Wilson falls short.
4 years ago

Moore: Seahawks have best case of NFC’s 5 undefeated teams to be No. 1 in power rankings

There are five NFC teams still undefeated, and Jim Moore thinks the Seahawks are the best of them. He doesn't think they'll ultimately be the top seed to the playoffs, though.
4 years ago