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WYMAN AND BOB | Aug 28, 2018

Spotlight: Seahawks’ Tre Flowers credits Brandon Marshall for help in transition to CB

Rookie cornerback Tre Flowers and six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall have become the most intriguing pair in Seahawks’ training camp. Flowers explained their dynamic on Danny, Dave and Moore.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 28, 2018

What we’re trying to figure out: Is Seahawks punter Michael Dickson a wizard, a witch or a warlock?

In Danny O'Neil's weekly look at what we're trying to figure out about the Seahawks, he questions where the otherworldly skill of rookie punter Michael Dickson came from.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 27, 2018

O’Neil: What we learned from the Seahawks’ 3rd preseason game

The Seahawks still have a few days before settling on a 53-man roster, but some of the answers are becoming clearer, like David Moore making the team. Unfortunately, so is a problem: the pass rush.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 24, 2018

O’Neil: Run game moves forward, but Seahawks’ pass rush still concern in preseason loss to Vikings

The Seahawks' ground game was the most encouraging development from Friday’s preseason game in Minnesota. The pass rush couldn’t make the Vikings take a step back, though, and that will be the team’s biggest concern entering the regular season.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 22, 2018

Spotlight: Seahawks TE Nick Vannett wants to show he can be ‘3-down guy’

With Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson gone, third-year tight end Nick Vannett has an opportunity with the Seahawks. "I just want to show them they don’t have to take me off the field," he said.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 21, 2018

O’Neil: What we’re still trying to figure out about the Seahawks

The emergence of David Moore at wide receiver puts 2017 third-round pick Amara Darboh's chances of making the Seahawks in question. Danny O'Neil looks at that plus the team's right tackle and fullback situations.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 20, 2018

O’Neil: The many reasons why the Seahawks didn’t offer a 2nd round pick for Colts QB Jacoby Brissett

Danny O'Neil didn't believe it when he read the report that the Seahawks had offered a second-round draft pick for Colts backup QB Jacoby Brissett. There were many reasons why it wasn't true.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 19, 2018

O’Neil: What we learned from Seahawks’ preseason loss to Chargers

Seahawks insider Danny O'Neil breaks down what we learned from their 24-14 preseason loss to the Chargers, including promising showings by WR Brandon Marshall and DT Quinton Jefferson.

WYMAN AND BOB | Aug 15, 2018

The Inbox — Danny, Dave and Moore: Looking ahead to UW-Auburn

The inaugural mailbag from Danny, Dave and Moore addresses the keys to a Washington victory against Auburn, suspicious purchases from Home Depot and instructions on how to get your question answered.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 14, 2018

O’Neil: For once, high-profile veterans fitting in with Pete Carroll’s Seahawks

Brandon Marshall and D.J. Fluker are the kind of high-profile veterans who have had a hard time making the Seahawks during Pete Carroll’s tenure. But after three weeks of practice, they appear to be the right fit.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 14, 2018

O’Neil: Temper your expectations when Pete Carroll praises Seahawks’ rising safeties

When Pete Carroll says Seahawks safety Tedric Thompson has "everything you’re looking for," he isn’t lying, but he’s not giving you an unvarnished assessment of where things stand, either.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 9, 2018

O’Neil: Seahawks lost a lot, but preseason started with reminder of what they still have

The first series of the first quarter in Seattle’s first preseason game provided a reminder of what the Seahawks still have. The best quarterback in the division in Russell Wilson.

DANNY ONEIL | Aug 2, 2018

O’Neil: Earl Thomas’ demands to Seahawks aren’t getting him closer to what he wants

Earl Thomas' current approach of being increasingly demanding on the internet isn't going to get him closer to what he wants, writes Danny O'Neil. In fact, it’s more likely to have an opposite result.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Jul 31, 2018

Seahawks injury updates: The latest on DE Dion Jordan, WR Doug Baldwin

Defensive end Dion Jordan isn’t expected to practice any time soon. That’s definitely bad news for a pass rush that was already a question mark for the Seahawks.

DANNY ONEIL | Jul 31, 2018

O’Neil: New Seahawks OC gets to work on breaking some of Russell Wilson’s habits

The hope is that hiring a new offensive coordinator will help Russell Wilson break some of the habits that he’s (understandably) developed. "It’s going really, really well,” Brian Schottenheimer said.

DANNY ONEIL | Jul 31, 2018

Seahawks Insider: Germain Ifedi gets a look at a familiar position

Germain Ifedi didn’t necessarily take a step backward. He did move back to the position he played as a rookie, though, playing right guard for a portion of Monday’s Seahawks practice.

DANNY ONEIL | Jul 24, 2018

O’Neil: The Mariners have been lucky… and good

The Mariners have scored 423 runs while allowing 422 yet have 20 more victories than defeats. This statistical paradox is the reason for plenty of hand-wringing about whether Seattle is simply very skilled at winning close games or has just been lucky.

DANNY ONEIL | Jul 22, 2018

O’Neil: How I’m re-claiming my fandom to re-shape my writing for 710Sports.com

Danny O'Neil details how a realization over his fandom for the Mariners will lead to him re-shaping his writin on 710Sports.com to be more reflective of his role as a Seattle sports fan.

DANNY ONEIL | Jul 8, 2018

O’Neil: Mariners starting to look like they’re missing their best hitter

Starting pitching has kept the Mariners going in Robinson Canó's absense, but with Seattle's starters struggling against Colorado, only Ryon Healy's bat kept them from being swept.

DANNY ONEIL | Jul 6, 2018

O’Neil: Mariners taking a different approach to find value in starting pitchers

It’s not that Seattle doesn’t value velocity. The Mariners love that just like every other team in baseball. But velocity is expensive. Really expensive.

DANNY ONEIL | Jul 1, 2018

O’Neil: Seahawks lose a unique leader with Kam Chancellor ‘walking away’

The news that Kam Chancellor has played his final snap wasn't surprising, but it was still sudden. Danny O'Neil puts the four-time Pro Bowler's eight seasons with the Seahawks in perspective.

DANNY ONEIL | Jun 19, 2018

O’Neil: Why it’s a mistake to argue against encouragement for women in sports media

After a Twitter kerfuffle between a Sports Illustrated writer encouraging women to apply for a open position and a veteran male journalist, Danny O'Neil provides some perspective on the issue.

DANNY ONEIL | Jun 19, 2018

O’Neil: Mariners’ out-of-the-blue success is a rare surprise in today’s sports world

Like the surprising 2004 Seattle SuperSonics, the Mariners have caught everyone off guard with their success this year. It's even more improbable, though, considering how rare it is to be surprised due to how much we know about sports in this day and age.

DANNY ONEIL | Jun 11, 2018

Why won’t Seahawks give Earl Thomas a new deal? Look at past extensions

Danny O'Neil looks at the four previous contract extensions the Seahawks gave out to veteran stars that may be why they are apparently deciding against signing Earl Thomas to a new deal.