Former Seattle Sports Host

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

DANNY ONEIL | Sep 7, 2017
O’Neil: ‘Detained’ doesn’t do justice to describe Michael Bennett’s police encounter in Las Vegas

"Detained" was more than an inconvenience for Bennett. Detained was forcible subjugation, and before we try to put Bennett’s interaction with police into any sort of broader context, pause right now and ask yourself if it’s OK that Bennett was treated this way.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 6, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Sheldon Richardson’s job description not as complicated now

Sheldon Richardson played everything from nose tackle to linebacker with the Jets. His position will be much more straightforward in Seattle.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 6, 2017
O’Neil: It feels good to be finding flaws in Huskies’ season-opening win

Finding flaws has never felt so good for Washington fans after a double-digit road victory against a BCS-conference opponent to open the season.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 5, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Parsing Pete Carroll to understand why Kasen Williams was waived

Time to parse Seahawks coach Pete Carroll to understand why receiver Kasen Williams wasn't part of Seattle's 53-man roster.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 5, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Last-minute addition of Sheldon Richardson a month-long plan

What looks like a last-minute addition of Sheldon Richardson is the result of the Seahawks' month-long search to replace injured rookie Malik McDowell.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 5, 2017
O’Neil: The Seahawks’ acquisition of Sheldon Richardson is an old strategy with a new twist

The trade for defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson is the kind of over-the-top acquisition the Seahawks are known for, but this time, it came with a longer-term risk.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 4, 2017
O’Neil: Think Richard Sherman is toning it down? Think again

Richard Sherman's reaction to the Seahawks' release of Kasen Williams showed that you shouldn't expect him to reel in his criticism of his bosses this season.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 31, 2017
Austin Davis leads Seahawks on late TD drive in 17-13 win over Raiders

Austin Davis completed all five passes he attempted in the final 4 minutes of the game, and his 16-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Lawler was the decisive play in Seattle’s 17-13 win over Oakland.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 31, 2017
Backup QB Trevone Boykin struggles in Seahawks’ final preseason game

Trevone Boykin started Thursday’s preseason finale for the Seahawks in a game where most of the starters rested. It wasn’t exactly the finish Boykin was hoping for in his bid for another season as Russell Wilson’s backup.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 31, 2017
Trevone Boykin has more at stake than anyone else in the Seahawks’ preseason finale

Jermaine Kearse's status will remain a question mark until Saturday, but backup quarterback Trevone Boykin is the one worth watching Thursday in Oakland.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 30, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Mark Glowinski to start at right guard in preseason finale

The fact that Oday Aboushi will play left guard in Seahawks' preseason finale means that Mark Glowinski is the likely starter at right guard.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 30, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Seattle welcomes back ‘a revived Earl Thomas’

Earl Thomas' absence was obvious last season as the Seahawks defense slipped. His presence has been equally evident during this training camp.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 30, 2017
O’Neil: Huskies’ expectations higher than they’ve been in 20 years

Expectations have been unwieldy at Washington over the past 20 years. Can head coach Chris Petersen's team measure up to highest preseason ranking since 1997?
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 29, 2017
Seahawks Insider: ‘The Process’ now known as ‘The Circle’ from Pete Carroll

Regenokine is the new cool thing among Seahawks as five more will undergo what coach Pete Carroll first called a 'process' but is now referring to as 'The Circle.'
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 29, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Tyler Lockett (almost) on schedule

Tyler Lockett wasn't expected to play before Seattle's preseason finale. Now, he'll miss that game, too, to undergo treatment on his leg.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 28, 2017
O’Neil: Why is the red zone a dead zone for Jimmy Graham with Seahawks?

The weekly list of "What We're Still Trying to Figure Out" about these Seahawks starts with the difficulty getting the ball to Jimmy Graham inside the 20.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 28, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Rees Odhiambo impressive in his first start

Second-year offensive lineman Rees Odhiambo was impressive in his first start for the Seahawks as he stepped in for the injured George Fant at left tackle on Friday.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 28, 2017
What We Learned: Jermaine Kearse’s grip on Seahawks roster spot secure

Any questions about Jermaine Kearse's status with the Seahawks were quashed Friday as he reminded everyone how durable -- and productive -- he is, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 25, 2017
O’Neil: 3 things to watch in Seahawks’ preseason game vs Chiefs

The Seahawks' third preseason game, the closest thing in the NFL to a dress rehearsal, will be an important one for cornerback Jeremy Lane, writes Danny O'Neil.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 24, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Tyler Lockett’s return proceeding with caution

Receiver Tyler Lockett looks fast and confident in practice, but the Seahawks aren't quite ready to put him on the field for a preseason game.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 24, 2017
Seahawks Insider: C.J. Prosise, Thomas Rawls out for Friday’s game

If it were a regular-season game, C.J. Prosise and Thomas Rawls would be game-time decisions. Since it's the preseason, they're out.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 22, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Ethan Pocic not an option at left tackle

Coach Pete Carroll hasn't laid out exactly who the Seahawks will have replace George Fant at left tackle, but it turns out rookie Ethan Pocic isn't currently a candidate.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 21, 2017
George Fant’s injury – heartbreaking as it was – shouldn’t slow Seahawks

If the Seahawks' success this season is submarined by an injury to George Fant, this team isn't as solid as we thought it would be.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 21, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Justin Britt reaches out to Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett was the only members of the Seahawks who sat during the national anthem, but Justin Britt made sure he wasn't alone.