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 | Dec 15, 2016
Richard Sherman’s criticism of Seahawks’ offense a part of what makes them the Seahawks

Whether Richard Sherman's displeasure of the Seahawks throwing the ball in goal-line situations is justified or not, his ability to be a vocal critic is something Pete Carroll has encouraged.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 15, 2016
Seahawks lock up NFC West title with 24-3 victory over Rams

The Seahawks saw the return of their pass rush and a much more solid game from quarterback Russell Wilson as they bounced back from their loss to Green Bay on Sunday to beat the Rams 24-3.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Dec 15, 2016
Brock Coyle out again with a foot injury for Seahawks vs Rams

The Seahawks are as healthy as they've been in a month with only three players missing because of injury for Thursday's game against the Rams.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 15, 2016
Rams not necessarily the perfect prescription for Seahawks’ recovery

The Seahawks are coming off their worst loss in five seasons. The Rams are in disarray yet have beaten Seattle three straight times. All of that make tonight's matchup as puzzling as any the Seahawks have had under Pete Carroll.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 14, 2016
O’Neil’s NFL Power Rankings: Holiday wish lists for all 32 teams

It's the holiday season, and with that in mind, we came up with a wish list for every NFL team. So if you’re listening, dear Santa, here’s what each of the league’s 32 franchises would like you to bring down the chimney in time for the new year.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 14, 2016
Seahawks’ offensive struggles on the road are hard to explain

The Seahawks are 6-0 at home this season while averaging more than 28 points per game but they've scored at half that rate on the road. Danny O'Neil writes that there's no simple explanation for that discrepancy.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 13, 2016
O’Neil: What We Learned from the Seahawks’ largest loss in five years

In his weekly Seahawks review, Danny O'Neil puts their 28-point loss to Green Bay in perspective and writes about the growing reliance Russell Wilson as well as the disappearance of the pass rush.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Dec 11, 2016
Seahawks’ loss exposes how much they depend now on Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson and his five interceptions weren't the only reason the Seahawks lost to Green Bay, which shows just how much Seattle now depends on its quarterback.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 11, 2016
Russell Wilson throws 5 picks, Seahawks lose 38-10 to Packers

The Seahawks struggled in the passing game and against on Sunday in Green Bay, resulting in a 38-10 loss to the Packers that was Seattle's most lopsided defeat in over six years.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Dec 11, 2016
Seahawks’ Garry Gilliam healthy scratch again vs Packers

The only surprise on the Seahawks' inactive list for Sunday's game at Green Bay is right tackle Garry Gilliam, who is a healthy scratch for the second time in as many weeks.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Dec 9, 2016
Seahawks’ run game is moving forward, but they need to avoid sliding back in secondary

The Seahawks want to carry forward the momentum built up while running over Carolina last week while avoiding taking two steps back with a secondary now missing Earl Thomas.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 8, 2016
Unpredictable? Actually, Seahawks are right on track for stretch run

While it has seemed like the most unpredictable Seahawks season since Russell Wilson arrived, the numbers suggest they're pretty close to their previous four seasons.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 6, 2016
O’Neil’s Three Things: Rawls is back, but is the Seahawks’ offense?

In his weekly Seahawks review, Danny O'Neil writes about Thomas Rawls' return to form, the state of Seattle's offense after its bounce-back performance, the loss of Earl Thomas and more.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 5, 2016
Justin Britt’s absence and then his return showed how important he is to the Seahawks’ offensive line

Justin Britt has gone from being one of the Seahawks’ most vulnerable players to one of its most valuable in a matter of months. That was evident Sunday night as he returned after missing one game.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 4, 2016
With Earl Thomas’ injury, Seahawks lose the free spirit of their defense

The Seahawks may have won Sunday, but they'll go on without one of their most important players in Earl Thomas for the rest of this regular season, at the very least.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 4, 2016
Seahawks blow out Panthers 40-7 despite losing Earl Thomas

The Seahawks opened the game by picking off Carolina and never looked back on their way to a 40-7 victory. But this game may be most remembered for the injury suffered by Earl Thomas.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Dec 4, 2016
Michael Bennett back for the Seahawks, Garry Gilliam benched

The Seahawks won't be missing any starters against Carolina on defense as defensive tackle Michael Bennett is active for the game after being listed as questionable on Friday.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 29, 2016
What We Learned: Russell Wilson’s mobility is back, but the Seahawks’ offense may not be

In his weekly Seahawks review, Danny O'Neil writes that Sunday's 14-5 loss to Tampa Bay shows that Seattle's offensive issues weren't fixed like it seemed.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 27, 2016
Seahawks’ offensive issues vs Bucs are reason to be alarmed

At a time in the season when the Seahawks are usually hitting their stride, their offense sputtered in a 14-5 loss to Tampa Bay due to serious problems on the O-line.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 27, 2016
Banged-up Seahawks fall 14-5 to Buccaneers, ending win streak at 3

Russell Wilson’s final pass was intercepted in front of the end zone, a fitting end to the Seahawks' 14-5 loss to Tampa Bay in which they were held without a touchdown for the third time this season.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 27, 2016
DeShawn Shead out, Justin Britt active for Seahawks vs Buccaneers

Another day, another member of the Seahawks' secondary ruled out. DeShawn Shead is inactive for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay because of a strained hamstring.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 25, 2016
Earl Thomas ruled out, will miss first game as a Seahawk

The Seahawks have ruled Earl Thomas out for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay because of a strained hamstring. It is the first game he will miss in his career.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 25, 2016
Seahawks hoping for many chances against Bucs’ Jameis Winston

Tampa Bay QB Jameis Winston promises to provide the one thing that has become so rare for Seattle's secondary for the past two and a half seasons: opportunities.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 22, 2016
Three Things: Seahawks’ Russell Wilson is looking like himself again

In his weekly Seahawks review, Danny O'Neil writes that Russell Wilson's improving health is evident and about the issues Seattle is having in the red zone and with its place-kicking unit.