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 13, 2016
What we learned from the Seahawks’ season-opening victory

Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks' season-opening win over Miami, including Russell Wilson's toughness and a knuckleheaded move by Christine Michael.
WYMAN AND BOB | Sep 12, 2016
Russell Wilson’s toughness sent a message to Seahawks’ Cliff Avril

Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril said he texted Russell Wilson after seeing the play in which the quarterback's ankle was stepped on. "I was like, 'Dude, I appreciate how tough you are.'"
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 12, 2016
Seahawks’ game-winning TD shows Super Bowl pass wasn’t the problem

The Seahawks' game-winning touchdown pass against Miami came in a similar situation as the decisive interception in Super Bowl XLIX. The big difference was the type of passing plays Seattle called.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 11, 2016
Seahawks’ running game stumbles out of the blocks in win over Miami

Russell Wilson threw a career-high 43 passes against Miami, showing that the Seahawks had an overall inability to do the one thing that Pete Carroll wants to do most on offense: run the ball.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 11, 2016
Blocked FG, Doug Baldwin’s late TD leads Seahawks past Miami 12-10

A key blocked field goal and Doug Baldwin's 2-yard touchdown catch with 31 seconds left helped the Seahawks beat the Dolphins 12-10 in the season opener.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 11, 2016
Rookie Germain Ifedi out for the Seahawks in season-opener

Rookie Germain Ifedi – projected as the starting right guard – is out for the Seattle Seahawks' Week 1 season-opener against Miami.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 9, 2016
Even if he is considering a comeback, Marshawn Lynch won’t return to the Seahawks

It's possible that Marshawn Lynch is considering a return to football as a report on Thursday stated. Even if he is, Lynch has played his last down with the Seahawks.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 9, 2016
Seahawks must capitalize on their opportunity to start fast

After starting the past two seasons 3-3 and 2-4, the Seahawks are in position to this year for a stronger start. They'll need one in order to make it back to the Super Bowl, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 8, 2016
Seahawks’ Person of Interest: Dolphins DT Ndamukong Suh

A look at Miami's Ndamukong Suh, who just might be the strongest defensive player in the NFL and poses quite the problem for the Seahawks' young O-line in Sunday's opener.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 7, 2016
Pick 16: Danny O’Neil’s Week 1 NFL predictions

Danny O'Neil makes his picks for the opening week of the NFL season, including the Seahawks playing Miami at home and an intriguing matchup between the Patriots and Cardinals.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 7, 2016
Hard to not get carried away after Huskies’ dominant win in opener

Even though it was against an overmatched opponent, the Huskies were as dominant as anyone could have hoped in their win to open the season.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 6, 2016
Parsing Pete Carroll: Why the contradictions on Jimmy Graham?

Danny O'Neil breaks out the "Pete Carroll Translator" for the first time this season to try to make sense of what the Seahawks coach said about tight end Jimmy Graham's status for Sunday's opener.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 5, 2016
Three things: Where the Seahawks stand after the preseason

Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out about the Seahawks after the conclusion of their four-game preseason schedule.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Sep 2, 2016
Jeremy Lane’s national-anthem protest is an opportunity to learn about him, not judge him

Instead criticizing Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane for sitting during the national anthem, Danny O'Neil writes that he'll try to gain a deeper understanding of who he is, what he's gone through and the motivation for his protest.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 1, 2016
Jimmy Graham closer to being ready for Seahawks’ regular season

What happened in the Seahawks preseason finale isn't as important as what happened before it. That should give you an idea how Jimmy Graham looked during pregame warmups.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 1, 2016
Seahawks score 3 late TDs to beat Raiders 23-21 in preseason finale

The Seahawks and Raiders sprinted to a finish in what was mostly a sleepy final preseason game, as Seattle scored three times in the final 11 minutes to win 23-21.
UNCATEGORIZED | Sep 1, 2016
On the Road: Danny samples culture, cuisine and tradition in Oakland

SPONSORED --- I’m thankful to have a Mom who encouraged me and grateful that one year after her diagnosis we got to enjoy a day together in California as Seattle prepared to finish up its preseason schedule.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 1, 2016
Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane sits down for national anthem

Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane sat on Seattle's bench during the performance of the national anthem on Thursday, less than a week after 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick created a firestorm by doing the same.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 31, 2016
Garry Gilliam, J’Marcus Webb get final audition for Seahawks’ RT job

Right tackle is the only starting spot that remains unsettled entering the Seahawks' preseason finale against Oakland. After moving back over from left tackle, can Garry Gilliam hold off J'Marcus Webb?
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 31, 2016
Center of attention: Seahawks show huge confidence in Justin Britt

The release of Patrick Lewis points to progress in Seattle. That is a cold assessment, but it was a huge vote of confidence in Justin Britt's readiness at that position.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 30, 2016
Don’t expect Jahri Evans to make Seahawks’ final roster

The Seahawks have tended to go with home-grown youth over veteran stopgaps, history that suggests guard Jahri Evans won't make Seattle's final 53-man roster.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 26, 2016
Can’t stay away: Carlos Condit on ‘FIGHT! An MMA Podcast’

In advance of his bout with Demian Maia Saturday, Carlos Condit joined Danny O'Neil and Bob Stelton for the sixth episode of "FIGHT! An MMA Podcast."
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 25, 2016
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson shows again what can happen when he buys himself time

Two plays. That’s all it took for Russell Wilson to remind you of his ability to take an imminent loss and turn it into the kind of play that leaves defenders grasping at air while their coordinator is grasping at straws.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 25, 2016
Russell Wilson throws 2 TDs to lead Seahawks past Cowboys 27-17

Russell Wilson completed 16 of the 21 passes he attempted for 192 yards and two touchdowns, and the Seahawks beat the Cowboys 27-17 for their second win of the preseason Thursday night.