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 30, 2016
Russell Wilson’s injuries will force Seahawks to compensate vs Jets

With Russell Wilson playing on two injured legs, his limited mobility changes how the Seahawks can expect to defeat a Jets team that features a star-studded defensive line.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 29, 2016
O’Neil’s Week-4 picks: The NFL hath no fury like Bill Belichick scorned

In his predictions for Week 4 of the NFL season, Danny O'Neil has the Seahawks beating the Jets and wonders if the NFL should just stop punishing the Patriots.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 27, 2016
Huskies back where they belong: Among Pac-12 elite

With a top-10 ranking and a nationally-televised matchup with Stanford, the Huskies have come a long way since what happened after a 2012 game between those two teams, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 27, 2016
What We Learned featuring Russell Wilson as Plastic Man

Three takeaways and three unanswered questions from the Seahawks' Week-3 win over the 49ers, including whether or not Christine Michael can continue to produce like he did Sunday.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 26, 2016
Pete Carroll, Seahawks must weigh what’s best for Russell Wilson

You want Russell Wilson to miss this next game? "You tell him," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said during his weekly appearance on "Brock and Salk" on Monday.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 25, 2016
Russell Wilson’s knee injury could have been worse, and may still be

While Russell Wilson was optimistic about the status of his left knee after the Seahawks' win over the 49ers, it might be a little soon to describe just how relieved Seattle feels.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 25, 2016
Seahawks beat 49ers 37-18 despite leg injury to Russell Wilson

Christine Michael rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns as the Seahawks beat the 49ers 37-18, but the big news was Russell Wilson's third-quarter leg injury.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 25, 2016
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson leaves after suffering injury to left leg

Russell Wilson was injured in the third quarter of the Seahawks' game against San Francisco and forced to miss a regular-season snap because of injury for the first time in five seasons with Seattle.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 25, 2016
Seahawks missing two RBs vs 49ers, including Thomas Rawls

The Seahawks' backfield won't be empty. It won't be as full as Seattle likes, though, as Thomas Rawls…
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 23, 2016
Seahawks must run again to continue their run of success

The Seahawks have been a top-five rushing team for four straight years but are ranked 18th through two weeks. Sunday's game against the 49ers, and the rest of the season depend, upon improvement.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 22, 2016
Danny O’Neil’s Week-3 NFL predictions: Parity or parody?

In his predictions for Week 3 of the NFL season, Danny O'Neil has the Seahawks getting back on track against the 49ers and also wonders whether Patriots coach Bill Belichick has sold his soul to the devil.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 21, 2016
Second-guessing UW’s Chris Petersen seems silly in hindsight

Two years after questioning Chris Petersen's clock management and his capacity as Washington's coach, Danny O'Neil is happy to admit that he was wrong on both counts.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 20, 2016
What We Learned: Seahawks’ offense just doesn’t add up

Danny O'Neil shares his three takeaways and three unanswered questions from the Seahawks' 9-3 loss to the Rams, including how Russell Wilson has failed to pick up where he left off last season.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 19, 2016
Instead of being mad at Christine Michael, feel bad for him

There's no need to pile on Christine Michael for his late fumble Sunday. It was a tough break for a guy who has worked hard to rebuild his career with the Seahawks, writes Danny O'Neil.
UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 18, 2016
On the Road: Danny sets out for sun and celebrities in LA

Danny O'Neil travels to Southern California -- where the stars come out in the midst of a sun-soaked afternoon -- for the Seahawks first regular season game against the Rams.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 18, 2016
Seahawks have a problem on offense but no easy answers

After their 9-3 loss to the Rams, the Seahawks have only 15 points and one touchdown over the first two games. What's wrong with their offense? Good question.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 18, 2016
Seahawks’ Lockett returns from knee injury to make big catch; Baldwin, Rawls banged up

Tyler Lockett completed one comeback Sunday, returning after being knocked out with a knee injury. He very nearly helped the Seahawks pull off another one in their 9-3 loss to the Rams.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 18, 2016
Late fumble ends Seahawks’ comeback bid in 9-3 loss to Rams

The Seahawks were in position to steal a win despite their offense sputtering through the first 58 minutes, but Christine Michael's fumble ended Seattle's comeback bid and sealed the Rams' 9-3 win.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 18, 2016
C.J. Prosise out for the Seahawks, J’Marcus Webb playing

Rookie running back C.J. Prosise is inactive for the Seahawks after suffering a broken bone in his wrist in last week's season opener. Right guard J'Marcus Webb is active.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 16, 2016
Rams a specifically stiff challenge for Russell Wilson, Seahawks

The Rams' defensive line had its way with the Seahawks up front while the two teams have split their last eight meetings. It doesn't figure to get any easier Sunday with Russell Wilson hobbling.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 15, 2016
Four years later, Seahawks’ Russell Wilson remains rookie QB exception

When Russell Wilson and four other rookie quarterbacks were Week 1 starters in 2012, it wasn't just a record. It was considered an omen. Now it seems like the exception.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 15, 2016
Seahawks’ Person of Interest: Rams QB Case Keenum

The Rams traded up to draft Jared Goff first overall, but they're sticking with Case Keenum as their starting quarterback for now. While he was ineffective in Week 1, he does have a win over the Seahawks on his resume.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 15, 2016
Pick 16: Danny O’Neil’s Week 2 NFL predictions

Danny O'Neil did his best Jeff Fisher impression in Week 1, going 7-9 in his NFL picks. A Seahawks loss is among his predictions for this week's games.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 14, 2016
Huskies need to cut the fat from their non-conference schedule

The Huskies are ranked No. 8 after two dominant wins. But those were over Rutgers and Idaho, continuing a trend of gimmes on UW's non-conference schedule.