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 25, 2016
Timing of Hope Solo’s punishment feels all too convenient

Given Hope Solo's long history of indiscretions, it seems awfully convenient that the U.S. Soccer Federation would only now -- after the Olympics -- fire her due to what amounted to poor sportsmanship.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 25, 2016
C.J. Prosise, J’Marcus Webb set for important Seahawks debuts

Injuries have delayed the debuts of two of the Seahawks' most important newcomers, but rookie running back C.J. Prosise and right tackle J'Marcus Webb will play against Dallas.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 22, 2016
What We Learned: Garry Gilliam’s spot on Seahawks’ offensive line is in limbo

The Seahawks' experiment with Garry Gilliam at left tackle has not gone as planned, and it has put his spot along Seattle's offensive line in flux with the regular-season opener less than three weeks away.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 19, 2016
Worth the weight: Anthony Johnson on ‘FIGHT! An MMA Podcast’

In advance of his bout with Glover Teixeira at UFC 202, Anthony Johnson joined Danny O'Neil and Bob Stelton for the fifth episode of "FIGHT! An MMA Podcast."
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 19, 2016
Seahawks need Russell Wilson to save himself from pressure

The pressure is on Russell Wilson. Pete Carroll made that clear after Thursday’s game when he talked about the four sacks Wilson suffered in the first half as something his quarterback needs to prevent.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 18, 2016
Seahawks can’t come back after late pick-6, fall to Vikings 18-11

Trevone Boykin threw for the game-winning touchdown for the second consecutive week. The problem is that this time it was the Seahawks' opponent who scored.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 18, 2016
Can Seahawks’ Frank Clark repeat his preseason dominance?

One of the players to watch in the Seahawks' preseason game against Minnesota is Frank Clark, who's in line for a bigger role along Seattle's defensive line as he enters his second season.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 14, 2016
Three Things from the Seahawks’ preseason opener vs Kansas City

Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks came from behind to win their preseason opener against Kansas City.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 13, 2016
Christine Michael takes a big step in Seahawks’ preseason-opening win

The preseason is no time to draw any conclusions. That’s what made coach Pete Carroll’s declaration regarding Christine Michael so significant after he gained 44 yards in the Seahawks' 17-16 preseason win over the Chiefs.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 13, 2016
Hail Mary lifts Seahawks to 17-16 preseason win over Chiefs

Second-string QB Trevone Boykin re-entered in the fourth quarter and led the Seahawks first to a field goal and then to the game-winning touchdown, which was scored with no time remaining as Seattle snatched a 17-16 victory in its preseason opener.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 12, 2016
Trevone Boykin ready for most meaningful Seahawks audition

With the Seahawks opening their preseason schedule Saturday in Kansas City, backup quarterback Trevone Boykin is among the players with the most at stake.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 10, 2016
Seahawks’ rookie lineman Germain Ifedi has another flare-up in practice

Germain Ifedi shoved linebacker K.J. Wright in the back Wednesday, the latest flare-up for the first-round pick who has shown in 11 days of practice that his temper runs hot.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 10, 2016
Seahawks rookie Jarran Reed says he’s fine after apparent ankle injury

Rookie defensive tackle Jarran Reed was carted off the field with an apparent ankle injury Wednesday, but he later tweeted out an encouraging update.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 8, 2016
Seahawks start out seeing if Jahri Evans can be a backup

The fact that Jahri Evans will initially practice at left guard is an important sign that the Seahawks' first question isn't deciding where he'll start, but whether he can be a backup on game day.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 7, 2016
Seahawks RB Alex Collins makes strong impression in mock game

With Thomas Rawls still not at full speed, Seattle’s backfield was wide open for rookie Alex Collins, who stole the show during a mock game in training camp on Sunday.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 3, 2016
Three Things: Seahawks rookies making impressions

With the Seahawks off on Wednesday, Danny O'Neil takes stock of what we've learned over the first four practices of training camp and what we're still trying to figure out.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Aug 1, 2016
Reading between the lines: Seahawks’ Pete Carroll on holdouts

Parsing Seahawks coach Pete Carroll's comments about Michael Bennett, who reported to training camp despite unhappiness about his contract, and Kam Chancellor, who was a holdout through camp last year.
DANNY ONEIL | Aug 1, 2016
Christine Michael not ready to be written off in Seahawks’ RB battle

If you didn’t know anything about Christine Michael’s Seahawks tenure other than what you saw first on Saturday and then on Sunday, you would have assumed he was ready to step into the void left when Marshawn Lynch retired.
BROCK AND SALK | Jul 31, 2016
Most Intriguing Seahawks: No. 1, Kam Chancellor

Each day until the start of training camp, "Brock and Salk" is counting down the 25 most intriguing Seahawks. No. 1 is strong safety Kam Chancellor.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 31, 2016
Seahawks’ Paul Richardson still fast after recovery from hamstring injury

Coming back from a season-ending hamstring injury turned out to be more difficult for Seahawks WR Paul Richardson than rehabilitating a torn knee ligament he suffered in his rookie season.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 30, 2016
Seahawks have 3 ‘unique’ players competing for open LB spot

The Seahawks have two players who used to play different positions and another who has been with Pete Carroll for 10 years trying to replace Bruce Irvin at strongside linebacker.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 28, 2016
Most Intriguing Seahawks: No. 9, DL Michael Bennett

Each day until the start of training camp, "Brock and Salk" is counting down the 25 most intriguing Seahawks. No. 9 is defensive lineman Michael Bennett.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 27, 2016
Most Intriguing Seahawks: No. 10, LT Garry Gilliam

Each day until the start of training camp, "Brock and Salk" is counting down the 25 most intriguing Seahawks. No. 10 is left tackle Garry Gilliam.
DANNY ONEIL | Jul 5, 2016
OKC you later: Seattle celebrates Kevin Durant stiffing that other city

Seattle knows what it's like to lose Kevin Durant. But don't expect any compassion now that Oklahoma City is experiencing the same pain following his decision to spurn the Thunder for Golden State.