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 | Aug 4, 2017
Seahawks specializing in high-school drama at training camp

Thursday's scuffle at Seahawks training camp that resulted in Frank Clark landing a punch on teammate Germain Ifedi had all of the maturity of a high-school fight, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 3, 2017
Pete Carroll on Malik McDowell: ‘It’s going to take a while to figure it out’

Coach Pete Carroll offered no clarity on the nature or circumstances of the Malik McDowell's injury, but made it clear it will take some time for recovery.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 3, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Earl Thomas encouraged by Kam Chancellor deal

Earl Thomas was an interested observer in his teammate's contract negotiations. Very interest. This time next year, he'll be in line for an extension.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 1, 2017
Seahawks Insider: Malik McDowell in Seattle, getting evaluated by Seahawks

Malik McDowell, the Seahawks' top draft pick in 2017 who was injured in an offseason vehicular accident, was back in Seattle Tuesday and will now be evaluated by the team.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 1, 2017
O’Neil: Kam Chancellor extension’s completes his incredible comeback with the Seahawks

Kam Chancellor's extension with the Seahawks is remarkable given how rare it is for a player and his team to get over the hard feelings that result from a holdout, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 31, 2017
Reading between the lines of the Seahawks’ statement on Malik McDowell’s injury

The Seattle Seahawks released a statement regarding the non-football injury of rookie Malik McDowell. What it said was as telling as what it didn't say, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 31, 2017
Parsing Pete Carroll: Seahawks coach on rookie Malik McDowell’s injury

Seahawks second-round choice Malik McDowell is absent because of an injury, and instead of scrutinizing what Seattle coach Pete Carroll said, we try to read between the lines.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 31, 2017
Seahawks Insider: George Fant impressive in his 1st chance at 2nd impression

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was asked to name who did the most during the six-week break and he pointed to the converted basketball player at left tackle.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 31, 2017
O’Neil: Malik McDowell’s injury was as avoidable as it was unfortunate

Seahawks rookie Malik McDowell was reportedly on an ATV during the accident that forced him to miss the start of training camp. Danny O'Neil wonders what he was thinking.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Jul 28, 2017
Seahawks continue their overhaul at LB with Kevin Pierre-Louis trade

Kevin Pierre-Louis was exactly the kind of athlete the Seahawks expected. It was the instincts that turned out to be an issue and the reason the team traded him to Kansas City, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 26, 2017
Inevitable? Yes, the NBA is inevitably disappointing for Seattle

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says expansion is "inevitable," which sounds better than it actually is for anyone holding their breath for the Sonics to return to Seattle, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 25, 2017
The Eye-Opener: Richard Sherman still picking at old sore

While cornerbacks usually pride themselves on having a short memory, Richard Sherman isn't letting go of his angst over an offseason story about the Seahawks' locker room.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 24, 2017
The Eye-Opener: Mariners just good enough to break your heart

Taylor Motter was picked off at first in the final inning of a series that will go down as one big missed opportunity for the Mariners.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 21, 2017
The Eye-Opener: Irrational anger a tell-tale sign of Fatal Fan Syndrome

A localized outbreak of Fatal Fan Syndrome reported in Seattle after Mariners fail to mount much of an offense behind Felix Hernandez in their return home against the Yankees.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 20, 2017
The Eye-Opener: Kam, Kam, he’s our man, time to re-sign him if you can

The question is not whether the Seahawks should extend Kam Chancellor's contract, but which side might be holding things up, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 19, 2017
The Eye-Opener: Seahawks overlooked again, and that’s a good thing

The Seahawks have taken a short-and-early approach to contract extensions, which has kept Seattle off the list of the 25 most-outsized contracts in the NFL.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 18, 2017
710 Madlibs: If the Mariners were golfers …

Danny O'Neil fills in the blank on Kyle Seager's career if he were a golfer after the Mariners third baseman has suddenly caught fire.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 17, 2017
The Eye-Opener: The Mariners’ pen is mightier

The Mariners' bullpen wasn't exactly perfect this weekend in Chicago, but it was better than anyone had a right to expect, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 14, 2017
Richard Sherman’s rage against the machine great news for Seahawks

Any time Richard Sherman spends arguing with owners is time he won't be able to spend arguing with Seahawks teammates, coaches and assorted media members, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 13, 2017
The Eye Opener: Current Mariner identified as former Yankee

Four years a Mariner, but always a Yankee in the eyes of some New York-obsessed media members. Danny O'Neil takes issue with a headline about Robinson Cano.
DANNY ONEIL | Jun 13, 2017
O’Neil: Warriors’ title doesn’t feel as satisfying with Kevin Durant on board

Long-time Warriors fan Danny O'Neil couldn't have been happier when Kevin Durant ditched Oklahoma City to sign with his favorite team. But he writes that Golden State's title doesn't feel as fulfilling as it did two years ago.
DANNY ONEIL | Jun 12, 2017
O’Neil: Like annoying house guests, Blue Jays fans have worn out their welcome at Safeco Field

Danny O'Neil used to think the annual takeover of Safeco Field by Blue Jays fans was amusing. But after this weekend's series, he's had enough of them.
DANNY ONEIL | May 17, 2017
O’Neil: Mariners’ 9th-inning collapse was a product of flawed strategy

The Mariners lost to Oakland 9-6 Tuesday night after allowing a pair of home runs in the ninth inning. Danny O'Neil writes that the decision-making process with their relievers was to blame.
DANNY ONEIL | May 17, 2017
O’Neil: Kaepernick’s availability shows how NFL teams can value popularity over performance

Personnel decisions shouldn’t be a popularity contest. That's worth remembering as the Seahawks consider adding Colin Kaepernick, writes Danny O'Neil.