Danny O'Neil

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Website: http://710sports.com

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

Road Games Travel Tips: Many lakes, much fun. Autumn in Minneapolis.

Preseason Game 2: Seattle at Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m. Pacific SPONSORED – The land known for 10,000 lakes now has one additional Seattle fan. David Bunch. He graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 2011, attended Whitworth University as an undergraduate and in July he moved to Minneapolis to complete a two-year […]
4 years ago

Road Games Travel Tips: A reason to wear a hat. Let’s Texas.

Preseason Game 1: Seattle at Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m. Pacific SPONSORED – So how does someone who went to college in Indiana wind up not just cheering for Seattle, but founding a local Seahawkers chapter in Texas? Well, the story starts with a linebacker: Joe Norman. Oh you don’t remember him? Well […]
4 years ago

O’Neil: Retroactive reports of Seahawks almost trading Russell Wilson are just a parlor trick

There is a lot to unpack from two former NFL players saying that the Seahawks considered trading Russell Wilson in 2018. Danny O'Neil explains why these kinds of reports are the best parlor trick in sports journalism.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Surprise Jalen Rose interview proves why he’s one of sports’ coolest personalities

Danny O'Neil, host of Danny and Gallant, shares why getting the surprise chance to interview hoops star turned sports media personality Jalen Rose was such a highlight.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Why Seahawks’ best offer to Jadeveon Clowney is likely in the past

The Seahawks made a push to sign Jadeveon Clowney, but he's still unsigned. Danny O'Neil explains why he could still return but Seattle's best offer is off the table.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Seahawks wanted to draft Jordyn Brooks or Darrell Taylor — here’s how they got both

If the Seahawks wanted either LB Jordyn Brooks or DE Darrell Taylor with their first pick, how did they end up drafting both? Danny O'Neil has the story.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Seahawks’ draft picks weren’t puzzling, but their positions are

It might take time to properly evaluate the Seahawks’ 2020 draft selections because three of their first four picks play positions that already seemed fairly well stocked.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Seahawks running out of time to boost pass rush after Brooks pick

The Seahawks had a glaring need at pass rush heading into the offseason that hasn't been addressed. Danny O'Neil says time is running out to fix it.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Busting myths about Seahawks and trading down in NFL Draft

Think the Seahawks will be better off picking at No. 27 in the first round Thursday instead of trading down? Danny O'Neil has some myths to bust for you.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Three things (I think) I know about the Seahawks’ upcoming draft

Predicting what the Seahawks will do in any draft is tough. Thankfully, Danny O'Neil thinks he's pinpointed three things that will happen next week.
4 years ago

710’s classic picks: Danny O’Neil on Ken Griffey Jr. at his best, a close look at Bobby Knight and more

Danny O'Neil of 710 ESPN Seattle's Danny and Gallant shares four classic sports picks for the quarantine, including Ken Griffey Jr. highlights and a favorite "30 for 30" documentary.
4 years ago

710 Rewind: Packers at Seahawks, Week 3, 2012 (Hint: Fail Mary)

Join "Danny & Gallant" for 710 Rewind on Sunday at noon Pacific as they take a look at the seminal moments of the Russell Wilson era. This week: The Fail Mary.
4 years ago

“710 Rewind” kicks off Sunday at noon

Join "Danny and Gallant" as they watch Russell Wilson's Seahawks debut via the NFL Game Pass on Sunday at noon.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Seahawks in same spot as 2013, but it’s not as easy this time

In 2013, the Seahawks got Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett to help at pass rush. It needs work again, and Danny O'Neil says it'll be harder to fix this time.
4 years ago

O’Neil: The sports world halts due to pandemic, and it’s the right thing to do

All of the major sports in America have paused as a result of the spread of the coronavirus. "What becomes clear in a crisis like the one we’re currently experiencing is that we don’t have time for our games," writes Danny O'Neil.
4 years ago

O’Neil’s Week Sauce: Mariners win without trying, potential Hawk emerges big

The Mariners got a good look at the future with Jarred Kelenic, a potential Hawk turned heads and a sports owner did real bad. Danny O'Neil covers it all.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Why NFL Draft coverage’s biggest problem is anonymous sourcing

The NFL Draft coverage this time of year makes Danny O'Neil nauseous for how teams -- and in turn the media -- use anonymous criticism when talking about prospects.
4 years ago

O’Neil’s Week Sauce: Seahawks bore, young M’s impress and a boxer is shamed

Danny O'Neil looks at the highs and lows of the week, covering everything from the Seahawks being boring, the Astros getting hit, a boxer's goof and more.
4 years ago

O’Neil’s Week Sauce: Seahawks’ week was good, but a player’s was better

Danny O'Neil looks at the winners and losers of this week, including the Seahawks for their big addition and Germain Ifedi because of someone else's new contract.
4 years ago

O’Neil’s 3 Questions: Do Seahawks need to change their approach to 4th down?

Are the Seahawks punting too much? Danny O'Neil takes a close look at that question plus Jadeveon Clowney's price tag and the XFL's replay process.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Astros’ apologies for sign-stealing scandal are trash

The Astros apologized for the sign-stealing scandal of 2017. The "sorriest excuse for an apology" didn't sit well with 710 ESPN Seattle's Danny O'Neil.
4 years ago

O’Neil: UW Huskies recruitment spending an example of issues in NCAA

The UW Huskies spending big money on recruit visits isn't an issue, Danny O'Neil says. The issue is how that money is spent and what the NCAA allows.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Seahawks finishing kick is gone, and their young players are why

The Seahawks used to excel in December, but that has been absent in recent seasons. So has the production they used to get from their young players on defense.
4 years ago

O’Neil: Seahawks’ success could pay dividends with free-agent Greg Olsen

The NFL usually doesn't reward success, at least when it comes to draft order and scheduling. But as the Seahawks may find with Greg Olsen, it can help in free agency.
4 years ago