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 | Nov 27, 2015
With time running out, the Seahawks must capitalize on their opportunities against Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh's offense will give Seattle's secondary opportunities for interceptions on Sunday in a game that might represent the Seahawks' last chance to summon momentum for a playoff push.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 25, 2015
Person of Interest: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger

A closer look at Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who leads an offense that has been among the best in the league at connecting on deep passes.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 25, 2015
Danny O’Neil’s Week-12 NFL picks: How the Seahawks can win twice

Danny O'Neil makes his picks for Week 12 of the NFL season, during which the Seahawks can gain some ground in the NFC wild-card race.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 23, 2015
Three things from the Seahawks’ 29-13 win over the 49ers

What we learned and what we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-13 at CenturyLink Field on Sunday.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 22, 2015
Seahawks rookie Thomas Rawls making a strong case to take baton from Marshawn Lynch

The running back no one saw coming took a step toward stardom on the same day the player Seattle would hate to see leave had a shadow of uncertainty cast over the rest of his season.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 22, 2015
Seahawks run over 49ers for 29-13 win, even without Marshawn Lynch

Thomas Rawls rushed for 209 yards, second-most for any Seahawks back in franchise history, and scored twice in Seattle's 29-13 victory over San Francisco.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 22, 2015
Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch inactive against 49ers

Marshawn Lynch will miss his third game of the season and the fourth of his Seahawks career after being declared inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 20, 2015
Seahawks meet San Francisco again, this time with their playoff hopes on the line

Two years ago, the 49ers were the team Seattle had to beat to become the best. On Sunday, a victory over San Francisco is the only thing that will keep the Seahawks from hitting bottom.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 19, 2015
Person of Interest: 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert

A look at 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert, a first-round draft bust with the Jaguars who has found himself starting in San Francisco after Colin Kaepernick played himself out of the job.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 19, 2015
Danny O’Neil’s Week-11 NFL picks: What helps the Seahawks the most

With the Seahawks one of six NFC teams with a 4-5 record, Danny O'Neil finds the outcomes for each game on this week's NFL schedule that would most benefit their playoff ambitions.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 18, 2015
Hawk Talk highlights: Assessing Richard Sherman’s coverage, Darrell Bevell’s play-calling

Highlights from the latest edition of "Hawk Talk", including Danny O'Neil's assessment of Richard Sherman's play this season as well as the job that offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has done.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 16, 2015
Three Things from the Seahawks’ loss to Arizona

Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks fell to 4-5 with a 39-32 loss to Arizona.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 16, 2015
Another spotty performance adds to questions of Russell Wilson’s ceiling

Has Russell Wilson hit his ceiling? It's a legitimate question after Seattle's offense -- a problem over the first half of this season -- was an absolute albatross Sunday.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 15, 2015
Seahawks rally but blow another fourth-quarter lead in 39-32 loss to Arizona

Seattle climbs back but falters again in the fourth quarter. The loss drops the Seahawks to 4-5 overall.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 13, 2015
Limiting big passing plays is a key for the Seahawks against Arizona

The big passing play that is the M.O. of Arizona's offense is more like a cardinal sin for the Seahawks' defense. How that contrast in priorities works itself out will go a long way toward determining who wins Sunday night's NFC West showdown.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 12, 2015
Danny O’Neil’s Week-10 NFL picks: Deja vu for Cardinals vs. Seahawks?

For the second consecutive year, Arizona holds a multi-game lead in the NFC West as it heads to Seattle. Can the Seahawks repeat last year's win that kick-started a sprint to the finish line?
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 11, 2015
Person of Interest: Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer

A closer look at quarterback Carson Palmer, who was written off before a trade to Arizona that sparked a resurgence in his career while also restoring the Cardinals to contention.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 11, 2015
Hawk Talk: Will Seahawks move Richard Sherman around vs. Arizona?

Highlights from the latest edition of Hawk Talk, including Danny O'Neil's prediction on how the Seahawks plan to use cornerback Richard Sherman Sunday against Arizona.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 10, 2015
Pointed comparison: Where the Seahawks’ offense struggled the most in the first half of the season

Through eight games, the Seahawks are averaging more yards but fewer points than at the midpoint in any of Russell Wilson's three previous seasons as Seattle's quarterback.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 5, 2015
Danny O’Neil’s Week-9 NFL Picks: Clearing up the NFC power structure

When the Seahawks return to work on Monday, there will be some clarity in the NFC power structure after a battle between division leaders Green Bay (6-1) and Carolina (7-0).
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 3, 2015
Hawk Talk highlights: In defense of Russell Wilson, Jermaine Kearse

Highlights from the latest edition of "Hawk Talk", including Danny O'Neil's take on why quarterback Russell Wilson isn't to blame for the Seahawks' offensive struggles.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 2, 2015
Three things from the Seahawks’ 13-12 win over the Cowboys

What we learned and what we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks beat the Cowboys 13-12 on Sunday heading into their bye week.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 1, 2015
Ugly win over Dallas epitomizes first half of Seahawks’ season

The Seahawks' 13-12 win over Dallas embodied seemingly everything we've seen from this team the past two months - from the inconsistency of the offense to the admirable resolve of the defense to how when it was over, you still didn't know quite what to make of it all.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 1, 2015
Seahawks’ Ricardo Lockette staying in hospital for further tests after head injury

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Ricardo Lockette will remain in a Dallas-area hospital for further tests after he sustained a head injury during Sunday's game. "That's our brother," fellow-wide receiver Doug Baldwin said as several teammates expressed their concern.