Danny ONeil

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O’Neil: Seahawks have uncertainty with a player ‘holding in,’ but it’s not Quandre Diggs

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O’Neil: Mariners aren’t handing the spotlight over to Seahawks just yet

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O’Neil: When Seahawks decide not to extend players, they’re rarely wrong

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O’Neil: Despite timing, Mariners’ Graveman trade is exactly the kind of move they should be making

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O’Neil: MLB’s handling of Mariners LHP Santiago’s suspension is all wrong

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O’Neil: When it comes to CB Stephon Gilmore, the Seahawks should pass

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O’Neil: There’s no applauding NFL for finally halting the ‘race-norming’ that never should have been practiced

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DANNY O'NEIL | Jun 8, 2021
O’Neil: Kelenic’s struggles weren’t good, but they were the best thing for his relationship with Mariners

What if Jarred Kelenic had hit the ground running with the Mariners? Danny O'Neil explains why the last three weeks will help the long-term relationship between the team and player.
DANNY O'NEIL | May 21, 2021
O’Neil: As hard as it is, patience is the best option with this young Mariners team

The Mariners' offensive struggles have many worried. Danny O'Neil says even though it's not easy, patience is the key with this young team.
DANNY O'NEIL | May 3, 2021
O’Neil: What we learned about the Seahawks from their 3 NFL Draft picks

Danny O'Neil goes through the Seahawks' list of three draft picks to figure out what each addition says about the direction of the team.
DANNY O'NEIL | Apr 29, 2021
O’Neil: Unlike rivals, Seahawks sitting pretty after getting their QB drama out of the way before NFL Draft

While the 49ers drafted a new quarterback and Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay, the Seahawks suddenly looked like the stable team in the NFC.
DANNY O'NEIL | Apr 21, 2021
O’Neil: After 2 years of retooling, the Mariners just had their ‘good enough to sit at that table’ moment

For two games, the Mariners went toe-to-toe with the defending World Series champion Dodgers, leaving Danny O'Neil feeling very differently than he did two weeks ago about the team.
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DANNY O'NEIL | Apr 14, 2021
O’Neil: NBA owner makes a Seattle Sonics expansion sound inevitable

The Minnesota Timberwolves won't be moving to Seattle, but their owner provided a lot of hope for Sonics fans that NBA expansion is near.
DANNY O'NEIL | Apr 9, 2021
O’Neil: The answered and unanswered questions about the Mariners so far

Through seven games in 2021, Danny O'Neil has learned a lot about the Mariners, but there are still things that need to be figured out.
DANNY O'NEIL | Mar 30, 2021
O’Neil: Let’s apologize to Seahawks’ Russell Wilson while 49ers and Rams show their QB desperation

A pair of NFC West rivals of Russell Wilson's Seahawks have gone to drastic measures to find the right QB this offseason.
DANNY O'NEIL | Mar 25, 2021
O’Neil: Why don’t Seahawks spend big on pass rushers? Quantity is quality

The Seahawks made moves to solidify their pass rush this week, but why do they avoid paying big for premier DEs? Danny O'Neil explains.
DANNY O'NEIL | Mar 18, 2021
O’Neil: Why Seahawks’ aggressiveness doesn’t show up in free agency

That's right, the same Seahawks who have "suffered" through nine straight winning seasons are once again refusing to alter their free-agency approach.
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DANNY O'NEIL | Mar 10, 2021
O’Neil: QB isn’t something Seahawks and other teams can just ‘figure out’

If the Seahawks do indeed trade Russell Wilson, Danny O'Neil says the team must get a QB or path to a QB in return, despite what some say.
DANNY O'NEIL | Mar 1, 2021
O’Neil: Russell Wilson’s former Seahawks teammate encapsulates why this is all very alarming

K.J. Wright may be confident that Russell Wilson isn't leaving the Seahawks, but ex-Hawks fullback Michael Robinson has pointed out multiple things that concern him about the situation.
DANNY O'NEIL | Feb 25, 2021
O’Neil: Middle ground for Russell Wilson and the Seahawks is only getting harder to find

Things are flaring up again between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. Danny O'Neil details what we know about the escalating hostilities.
DANNY O'NEIL | Feb 9, 2021
O’Neil: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson’s fingerpointing leaves more questions than answers

Speculation around Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is getting a lot of attention, but Danny O'Neil says it's unclear what the end goal is.
DANNY O'NEIL | Feb 5, 2021
O’Neil: Does defense win titles? Seahawks should know path to Super Bowl is now led by offense

"Defense wins championships" is no longer a declarative statement but more of a question. Danny O'Neil explains why and what it means for the Seahawks.
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DANNY O'NEIL | Jan 27, 2021
O’Neil: Seahawks’ choice of Shane Waldron means offensive changes will be about more than run game

If the Seahawks' offensive changes were all about returning to Pete Carroll's old style, they wouldn't have picked Shane Waldron as OC.
DANNY O'NEIL | Jan 20, 2021
O’Neil: The strange online conclusions about Seahawks are way off the mark

The internet is abuzz with theories about Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. Danny O'Neil has some needed perspective on the team's position.
DANNY O'NEIL | Jan 9, 2021
O’Neil: Rather than Seahawks’ typical comeback, season ends with collapse

The Seahawks' offense, which started at a record-setting pace but skid through the second half of the year, crashed and burned in the playoffs.
DANNY O'NEIL | Jan 7, 2021
O’Neil: Why did the Seahawks’ offense slow down? 3 possible explanations

The Seahawks' offense was decidedly less explosive down the stretch than in the early part of the season. Danny O'Neil looks at three factors that may play a role.
DANNY O'NEIL | Jan 6, 2021
What We Learned: Seahawks’ best move was the one they didn’t make

The Seahawks had more sacks than ever under Pete Carroll, and they did it without bringing back their star DE. Danny O'Neil on that and more as he details what we learned from the playoff-bound Hawks' season.
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DANNY O'NEIL | Jan 3, 2021
O’Neil: Are Seahawks more ready for a playoff run as this low-scoring team?

The Seahawks started the season off with a high-scoring offense, but are they more of a Super Bowl contender now with defense leading the way?
DANNY O'NEIL | Dec 30, 2020
O’Neil: Seahawks’ gamble for Jamal Adams gave defense the star it needed

Danny O'Neil smelled desperation when the Seahawks paid a hefty price for Jamal Adams. Turns out it was just Seattle getting the impact player it had been missing.
DANNY O'NEIL | Dec 27, 2020
O’Neil: After season of worry, defense wins Seahawks their first division title since 2016

Early in the season, the Seahawks won in spite of their defense. On Sunday, the Seahawks beat the Rams to win the NFC West thanks to the D.
DANNY O'NEIL | Dec 20, 2020
O’Neil: Ready or not, Seahawks’ high-wire act is playoff bound

The Seahawks played three great quarters and a scary fourth once again. Danny O'Neil says to buckle up for playoff time with this team.
DANNY O'NEIL | Dec 17, 2020
O’Neil: Seahawks are on pace with last 2 Super Bowl champs, but are they back on track?

Just like the past two Super Bowl winners, the Seahawks are 9-4 through 13 games, but on Sunday against Washington's tough defense they need more of the offense that blew out the Jets.