Danny O'Neil

Danny O'Neil was formerly a Seahawks insider for Seattle Sports and SeattleSports.com. He's the son of a logger, a graduate of the University of Washington and has been a working journalist in Seattle since 1999, first at newspapers and since 2012 at Seattle Sports. Follow Danny: @dannyoneil

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 1, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Paul Richardson showing his gift of grab

At 6 feet even and 183 pounds -- maybe -- Paul Richardson wasn't the biggest candidate to lead the Seahawks in touchdowns, but here he is with five scores.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 31, 2017
O’Neil: UCLA’s Jim Mora is the coach who refuses to grow up

Jim Mora lashed out at ESPN's Brock Huard showing that he's still throwing tantrums eight years after he was criticizing kickers as Seahawks coach.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 31, 2017
In it to win it: Seahawks aren’t building for the future with Duane Brown

The trade for Duane Brown means that for the second time in three months the Seahawks have traded tomorrow's assets to upgrade today's product.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 30, 2017
O’Neil: The Seahawks’ D has a big problem, even if Russell Wilson made up for it

In Danny O'Neil's look at what we learned from the Seahawks' win over Houston, he breaks down Russell Wilson's huge performance, Seattle's defensive issues and improvement on the O-line.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 29, 2017
O’Neil: Seahawks survive historically bad day on defense against Texans

“Today the defense really needed the offense,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said after Seattle beat the Texans in spite of a particularly difficult time on defense.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 29, 2017
O’Neil: Russell Wilson makes up for Seahawks’ inability to play their brand of football in win over Texans

Russell Wilson was enough, almost all by himself, to overcome the fact that the Seahawks were incapable Sunday of playing the kind of football they have become known for under Pete Carroll.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 29, 2017
Mirror, mirror: Seahawks’ Russell Wilson bests Houston’s Deshaun Watson in QB duel

The Seahawks found out what it’s like to face Russell Wilson in their 41-38 win over the Texans, which featured an intense QB battle between Wilson and Deshaun Watson.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 29, 2017
Center Justin Britt active, starting for Seahawks vs Texans

Seahawks center Justin Britt missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but is active and expected to start for the Seahawks on Sunday against Houston.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 27, 2017
Seahawks prepared to roll another rookie quarterback at home

The Seahawks are 9-2 at CenturyLink Field when playing a team that starts a rookie quarterback so Houston's Deshaun Watson has his work cut out on Sunday.
UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 27, 2017
Film study: Breaking down the success of Seahawks’ ‘Techno Thursday’

Danny O'Neil looks at the film to break down, frame-by-frame, why the Seahawks' 'Techno Thursday' has become such a mainstay this season.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 26, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Doug Baldwin grabs Tom Cable, again, this time in a hug

Anyone still worried about the sideline incident in which Baldwin pushed Cable in an attempt to keep him from talking? You shouldn’t be.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 26, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Pete Carroll waiting to see if Justin Britt can return from ankle injury

Seahawks center Justin Britt played the final three quarters last Sunday on an injured ankle. Now, his team will wait until Friday to see if Britt can start vs. Houston this week.
WYMAN AND BOB | Oct 25, 2017
Seahawks Spotlight: Bradley McDougald

Bradley McDougald already a grandfather? Not really but his French bulldog just had puppies. He's also becoming a staple of the Seahawks' nickel defense.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 25, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Jarran Reed making a case for most improved Seahawks

Jarran Reed cut out pork and reduced how much beef he ate in an offseason regimen that allowed him to come back as the most improved member of the Seahawks.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 24, 2017
What we’re still trying to figure out: Seahawks pass rush (or lack thereof)

The Seahawks have scored nine first-quarter points, committed a rash of penalties and are tied for fourth-fewest sacks. Oh yeah, they're also 4-2.
WYMAN AND BOB | Oct 24, 2017
Seahawks Spotlight: Ethan Pocic

Rookie Ethan Pocic started the game at left guard and filled in at center, demonstrating the versatility the Seahawks hoped for when drafting him.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 24, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Justin Britt, C.J. Prosise question marks this week

Justin Britt and C.J. Prosise each suffered an ankle injury on Sunday, and while Britt came back to finish the game, both are question marks this week.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 23, 2017
O’Neil’s 3 Things: Seahawks’ offense might not be so bad

In Danny O'Neil's three things we learned, he shares why the Seahawks' offense is actually better than you might think it is, and why Ethan Pocic should start the rest of the season.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 22, 2017
O’Neil: Seahawks’ D stands out even more by holding Giants to single digits

Danny O'Neil highlights another stellar effort by the Seahawks' defense, breaks down how Seattle used Mark Glowinski and Ethan Pocic on the O-line and more.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 22, 2017
Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin, Tom Cable have emotional moment on sidelines

A confrontation between Doug Baldwin and Tom Cable caught the attention of cameras, and may have played a big part in the Seahawks rallying to beat the Giants.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 22, 2017
O’Neil: Seahawks grab control after forgettable first half in win over Giants

After a forgettable first half, tight end Jimmy Graham finally got control of the situation with a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The same could be said for his team, writes Danny O'Neil.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 22, 2017
C.J. Prosise active and available for Seahawks vs Giants

The Seahawks listed C.J. Prosise and Michael Bennett as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, but the running back and defensive end are both active.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 20, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Cliff Avril headed to injured reserve, but next step unclear

The Seahawks have decided to place Cliff Avril on injured reserve, but a lot remains up in the air, including the possibility of a return this season.
WYMAN AND BOB | Oct 20, 2017
Seahawks Spotlight: Neiko Thorpe

Special-teams ace Neiko Thorpe sits down with "Danny, Dave and Moore" to talk about everything from beating a double team to Techno Thursdays at practice.