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 | Oct 9, 2015
Seahawks can’t afford another slow start against unbeaten Bengals

The Seahawks have taken some time to get going, not only this season in general but also on offense in the first half. That's where improvement needs to start for Seattle.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 9, 2015
Person of Interest: Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton

A closer look at Cincinnati's Andy Dalton, a player the Seahawks almost drafted in 2011 and a quarterback who is playing at an elite level in his fifth season.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 8, 2015
Passing on Andy Dalton ultimately landed Russell Wilson for Seahawks

The Seahawks very much considered choosing Andy Dalton with the 25th pick of the 2011 draft, but the fact that they didn't sent them down the path to picking Russell Wilson the next year.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 8, 2015
Danny O’Neil’s Week-5 NFL picks: Can Bengals stay perfect vs. Seahawks?

Six teams in the NFL have yet to lose a game yet this season, including the Seahawks' opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals. Will Seattle be able to ruin their perfect record?
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 7, 2015
Seahawks’ offense can’t continue to rely on Russell Wilson’s improvisation

Russell Wilson's ability to escape pressure and make something out of nothing should be the Seahawks' trump card, but so far it's been one of their only sources of offense. That can't continue.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 6, 2015
Three things from the Seahawks’ win over Detroit

Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks improved to 2-2 with a 13-10 win over Detroit.
BROCK AND SALK | Oct 6, 2015
Hawk Talk: Live Seahawks chat with Danny O’Neil

As he does each week during the NFL season, Danny O'Neil will host a live Seahawks chat today at noon.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 5, 2015
Seahawks get it Wright, but Lions feel wronged after missed batted-ball call

Seattle beat Detroit 13-10 after linebacker K.J. Wright batted a fumbled ball out of the back of the end zone, a play that should have given the Lions the ball back but was ruled erroneously.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 5, 2015
Kam Chancellor helps Seahawks hang on for 13-10 win over Lions

Kam Chancellor knocked the ball out of Calvin Johnson's outstretched hand at the goal line, allowing the Seahawks to hold on to a 13-10 victory over Detroit on Monday night.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Oct 5, 2015
LB Bruce Irvin active for Seahawks in matchup with Lions

Seattle linebacker Bruce Irvin is active vs. Detroit, answering a question that popped up when he twisted his ankle in practice and was listed as questionable.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 1, 2015
Person of Interest: Lions wide receiver Golden Tate

A closer look at Detroit's Golden Tate, a familiar face for the Seahawks who may still be with the team had a few things gone differently.
DANNY ONEIL | Oct 1, 2015
Danny O’Neil’s Week-4 NFL picks: Time to take the Cardinals seriously

After three years of doubting Arizoina's legitimacy, Danny O'Neil is now willing to admit that the 3-0 Cardinals are for real. He predicts a 4-0 start in his Week-4 NFL picks.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 30, 2015
Talking Loud While Saying Nothing: A Guide to Making Headlines (like Jimmy Graham being ‘pissed off’)

In the wake of last week's report about tight end Jimmy Graham being "pissed off" about his role in the Seahawks offense, Danny O'Neil has put together a step-by-step guide on how to create a national stir by blowing something out of proportion.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 30, 2015
Hawk Talk highlights: What to make of Thomas Rawls and the Seahawks’ offensive line

As he does every week during the football season, Danny O'Neil hosted a live Seahawks chat on Tuesday. The highlights included his takes on Thomas Rawls' rushing performance against Chicago and the state of the Seahawks' offensive line.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 29, 2015
Three Things from the Seahawks’ win over Chicago

Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks improved to 2-1 with a 26-0 win over Chicago.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 27, 2015
Seahawks offense still isn’t great, but it’s showing improvement

The Seahawks offense was only half bad on Sunday, constituting an improvement from the first two weeks in which the Seahawks managed a combined total of about 15 minutes worth of solid offensive efficiency.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 27, 2015
Tyler Lockett’s 105-yard return TD the turning point in Seahawks’ win

The only flaw in Tyler Lockett's home debut happened after he crossed the goal line to score the longest kickoff return in Seahawks history.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 27, 2015
Seahawks shut out Bears 26-0 in home opener for first win of 2015

The Seahawks beat Chicago 26-0 on Sunday, but it wasn't the lopsided nature of the score that came as a surprise or the fact that Seattle shut out an opponent for only the third time under coach Pete Carroll.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 25, 2015
Person of Interest: Chicago Bears QB Jimmy Clausen

A closer look at Jimmy Clausen, Chicago's replacement for the injured Jay Cutler who was rumored to be Seattle-bound when he entered the NFL.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 24, 2015
Danny O’Neil’s Week-3 NFL picks: Not all 0-2 starts are equal

An 0-2 start isn't a death sentence, but it's hardly encouraging. With several Super Bowl contenders and playoff teams from a year ago still winless, will those teams come back to life in Week 3?
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 22, 2015
Hawk Talk highlights: Evaluating Darrell Bevell, revisiting the Max Unger-Jimmy Graham trade

Danny O'Neil gives his evaluation of Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and adds some important context to the Jimmy-Graham-for-Max-Unger trade in the latest edition of Hawk Talk.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 22, 2015
Three Things from the Seahawks’ loss to Green Bay

Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks fell to 0-2 with a 27-17 road loss to Green Bay.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 21, 2015
Seahawks had the ball, but not possession, on Packers’ fourth-quarter fumble

The Seahawks had the ball at the end of the fourth-quarter play that went a long way to deciding Sunday's game. That didn't mean Seattle had possession, though.
DANNY ONEIL | Sep 20, 2015
Seahawks’ defense again lacked its finishing touch against Green Bay

It's not the way the Seahawks have started this season that should concern Seattle, but the way they've finished. Specifically, how they failed to do so for a second straight game in their loss to Green Bay.