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 | Jun 30, 2016
Seahawks’ $46M extension with Doug Baldwin follows a pattern

Doug Baldwin's $46 million extension was the latest reminder that the Seahawks will pay big money to keep their best players regardless of their positions.
DANNY ONEIL | Jun 21, 2016
Which Seahawk would be the best partner in a survival situation?

With Marshawn Lynch going on Bear Grylls' "Running Wild" show, it prompted Danny O'Neil to wonder who would be the best and the worst Seahawks to be tethered to in a survivalist type of situation.
DANNY ONEIL | Jun 20, 2016
How to rank Seattle sports’ most gut-wrenching defeats

I was 10 when I first felt the full weight of a sports loss. I wailed and cried…
DANNY ONEIL | Jun 10, 2016
Mariners’ Nelson Cruz, Seahawks’ Michael Bennett among best free agents in Seattle sports history

Seattle has seen its share of free-agent busts, but the Mariners' Nelson Cruz and the Seahawks' Michael Bennett might be two of the best in the city's history. Danny O'Neil lists his top four.
DANNY ONEIL | Jun 7, 2016
Muhammad Ali was the greatest, even though boxing no longer is

To Danny O'Neil, the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali was a reminder that the sport has declined to the point that mixed martial arts is now more relevant.
DANNY ONEIL | Jun 3, 2016
Struck by lightning? Nope. Mariners’ 9-run 7th was even more unlikely

It wasn't as unlikely as being struck by lightning this year or to die from a shark attack, but it was pretty darn improbable that seven straight Mariners would log base hits with two outs in the seventh as part of their 16-13 comeback win.
DANNY ONEIL | May 31, 2016
Scott Servais thinks Mariners may need to pump brakes on steals

When addressing the Mariners' lack of success trying to steal bases this season, manager Scott Servais said, "You can’t just keep pushing it or trying to shove it down their throat.”
DANNY ONEIL | May 30, 2016
Here’s to you, Ch-Oklahoma City

Danny O'Neil raises another extra-special bitter beer to toast the conclusion of another championship-less season for the basketball team formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics.
DANNY ONEIL | May 9, 2016
O’Neil: Mike Leach’s endorsement of Donald Trump is refreshing

Whether you like Donald Trump's politics or not, Danny O'Neil says it's nice to see a prominent sports figure like WSU coach Mike Leach voice a political opinion.
DANNY ONEIL | May 8, 2016
WR Kenny Lawler shows off hands at Seahawks’ rookie minicamp

Wide receiver Kenny Lawler, center Joey Hunt and defensive tackle Jarran Reed all stood out during the Seahawks' rookie minicamp this weekend.
DANNY ONEIL | May 6, 2016
Tate Martell and college football’s cycle of recruiting absurdity

The story of Tate Martell, who was once recruited by UW as a junior-high quarterback and is now back in the news, perfectly embodies the problems and absurdity of college recruiting.
DANNY ONEIL | May 5, 2016
Five Seahawks rookies who could be starting by the season opener

Danny O'Neil lists three draft picks and two undrafted free agents in his list of the five Seahawks rookies with the best chance to earn as starting job by Week 1.
DANNY ONEIL | May 4, 2016
Investigation of Bellevue HS football program paints a sad picture

The improprieties that were allegedly taking place within the Bellevue High School football program are sad, as is the reality that they're difficult to prevent under the current system.
DANNY ONEIL | May 3, 2016
Seahawks’ draft was next step in Marshawn Lynch succession plan

We knew the Seahawks still want to run the ball before they drafted C.J. Prosise, Alex Collins and Zac Brooks. But those selections showed that Seattle won’t ask just one player to replace Marshawn Lynch even if that one player is as good as Thomas Rawls was a year ago.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Apr 30, 2016
While league focuses on defense, Seahawks draft heavy on offense

There were more defensive players chosen in the first three rounds this year than any NFL Draft in the past 60 years. So of course this was the year Seattle’s draft class overwhelmingly stilted toward offense with eight of the 10 players picked playing on that side of the ball.
DANNY ONEIL | Apr 29, 2016
After Laremy Tunsil’s slide, Roger Goodell showed lack of compassion

The only thing more cringe-worthy than the slide that Mississippi's Laremy Tunsil took in the first round of the draft Thursday was how NFL commissioner Roger Goodell described it afterward.
DANNY ONEIL | Apr 29, 2016
Big plans: Germain Ifedi adds more size to Seahawks’ offensive line

Seattle's selection of right tackle Germain Ifedi in the first round speaks to the size that the Seahawks are trying to amass up front, which should end any notion of a possible shift away from a run-first offense.
DANNY ONEIL | Apr 26, 2016
After 3 years of diminishing returns, Seahawks need to hit in 2016 draft

From 2010 through 2012, no one in the NFL drafted better than the Seahawks. But after three drafts that haven't yielded as many starters let alone stars, Seattle needs to recapture its earlier success in order to remain a contender.
DANNY ONEIL | Apr 15, 2016
Seahawks’ 2016 schedule by the numbers

A by-the-numbers look at the Seahawks' 2016 schedule, which will open with a home game for only the sixth time in 17 seasons.
DANNY ONEIL | Apr 15, 2016
Seahawks game-by-game capsules: 2016 schedule sets up for fast start

After starting 0-2 last season, the Seahawks should have an easier time getting off to a better start in 2016 based on how the first half of their schedule sets up.
DANNY ONEIL | Apr 6, 2016
Hawk Talk highlights: Seahawks’ young cornerback options

Highlights from the latest edition of "Hawk Talk", including Danny O'Neil's thoughts on the young cornerbacks that will be competing for a roster spot with the Seahawks.
DANNY ONEIL | Apr 5, 2016
Don’t read too much into issues that doomed Mariners on opening day

The Mariners' season-opening loss in Texas on Monday exhibited several of the very flaws that proved fatal to last season. That's precisely the reason that no one should read too much in-to the outcome of this one game.
DANNY ONEIL | Mar 22, 2016
If Kam Chancellor says he’s not leaving Seahawks, believe him

Kam Chancellor's recent statement that he's "not going anywhere" may turn out to be a landmark in his relationship with the Seahawks, who he had tension with last season over his contract.
WYMAN AND BOB | Mar 10, 2016
Nate Robinson’s intention to make the NFL isn’t ridiculous, it’s possible

When Nate Robinson was a star athlete at Rainier Beach High School, he stated he wanted to be the first person to play in both the NBA and NFL. At 31, he's announced his intentions to return to the gridiron.