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 | Feb 3, 2020
O’Neil: 3 things Seahawks fans can take from 49ers’ Super Bowl loss

There was an awful lot to learn from the Super Bowl for Seahawks fans, even if they weren't in the game. Danny O'Neil has his three biggest takeaways.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 31, 2020
O’Neil: Picking against 49ers is in line with my sports fan status as ‘hater’

Danny O'Neil writes that he will be rooting against the 49ers on Sunday, as he's discovered that rooting against a team can be just as satisfying as rooting for one.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 30, 2020
O’Neil: Ex-Seahawks stars elicit different reactions before Super Bowl

Frank Clark and Richard Sherman both shined for the Seahawks, and Danny O'Neil reacts two different ways when listening to them talk before the Super Bowl.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 29, 2020
O’Neil: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson’s comments may break a cardinal rule

Danny O'Neil writes that Russell Wilson is absolutely right that the Seahawks need a few more stars. He just thinks Wilson was wrong to say so publicly.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 12, 2020
O’Neil: Seahawks’ top offseason need was glaring in playoff loss to Packers

The Seahawks' run to the divisional round of the playoffs was remarkable considering how hampered they were, but their defense is clearly something that needs to be addressed in the offseason.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 10, 2020
O’Neil: Seahawks need Wilson to break road divisional round drought

For the Seahawks to win a road divisional round game for the first time in 35 years, they will need Russell Wilson to take over like Aaron Rodgers used to.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 8, 2020
O’Neil: Seahawks and Packers have history, but they’ve reversed roles

The Seahawks and Packers have been two of the best teams in the NFC over the past decade, but Sunday's playoff game is shaping up to be different due to their strengths.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 5, 2020
O’Neil: DK Metcalf, star of Seahawks’ playoff win, blows past expectations

People didn't expect much out of Seahawks rookie receiver DK Metcalf. Well, after he had 900 yards in the regular season and 160 more Sunday, he's blown past expectations.
DANNY ONEIL | Jan 3, 2020
O’Neil: A Seahawks loss would conclude ‘death spiral’ after 10-2 start

After a surprising playoff appearance last year and a 10-2 start, Danny O'Neil thinks a Seahawks loss on Sunday would be "an unmitigated disappointment."
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 29, 2019
Seahawks missed opportunities but showed they have a chance in playoffs

The Seahawks didn't pull out the win late against the 49ers, but they at least ended a stretch of six cadaverous quarters and showed some life going into the postseason, writes 710 ESPN Seattle's Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 20, 2019
O’Neil: Seahawks’ history of handling rookie QBs at home to continue

The Seahawks are 12-2 at home against rookie quarterbacks since 2005. Danny O'Neil says Seattle should get win 13 Sunday against Arizona and Kyler Murray.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 18, 2019
O’Neil: Seahawks’ most inexplicable trend continues with Pro Bowl snubs

The Seahawks having just two Pro Bowlers is nothing new. Danny O'Neil says it's a continuation of the lack of award recognition Seattle has received for years.
DANNY AND GALLANT | Dec 16, 2019
Pete Carroll Show: WiFi failure gave Seahawks tense moment during final seconds of 49ers-Falcons

The Seahawks were huddled around on their plane Sunday to watch the final seconds of the 49ers' loss to the Falcons -- until the screen froze.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 15, 2019
O’Neil: Seahawks true to form with stress-filled win over Carolina

The Seahawks looked well on their way to a boring win over the Panthers on Sunday. Nothing is that easy for Seattle, though, even with its 7-1 road record.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 13, 2019
O’Neil: Seahawks, set up for a blazing finish, epitomize Pete Carroll’s career

This Seahawks team might best epitomize Pete Carroll’s coaching career because while their 10-3 record looks too good to be true, it is true.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 12, 2019
Seahawks Playoff Watch: Why you don’t need to streak into postseason

Danny O'Neil breaks down what the Seahawks' playoff situation looks like this weekend and for the rest of the season, explaining why being the hottest team going into the postseason isn't historically the best thing.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 12, 2019
O’Neil: What happened to Seahawks’ big plays in the passing game?

The Seahawks differentiated themselves from the competition earlier this year with their big play ability in the passing game. Where did it go? Danny O'Neil on that and more in his list of things we're trying to figure out this week.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 10, 2019
What We Learned: Seahawks taught tough lessons in loss to Rams

The Seahawks' first loss in six games taught us a lot. Danny O'Neil says these three things stand out the most after dropping a game to the Rams.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 9, 2019
O’Neil: Seahawks’ loss in LA a double-digit reminder of their biggest warts

At different times this season, the Seahawks have won because of their defense and Russell Wilson's ability to put the team on his back. Neither were there in Sunday's loss, and that may actually expose Seattle's two biggest issues, writes Danny O'Neil.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 5, 2019
O’Neil’s 3 Questions: Will Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett get back to full speed?

After the Seahawks' Week 13 win over Minnesota, Danny O'Neil breaks down three things we're still trying to figure out, including when Tyler Lockett will start to look like himself again.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 4, 2019
O’Neil’s What We Learned: Seahawks’ 2nd-best move was 1 they didn’t make

The Seahawks reportedly could have moved Rashaad Penny to Detroit at the NFL trade deadline. It's a good thing they didn't, which is one of three things Danny O'Neil points out that we've learned about Seattle.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 2, 2019
O’Neil: Why Petersen’s resignation as UW Huskies coach is alarming

Chris Petersen's resignation is shocking for the UW Huskies, and it should be downright alarming for college football at large. Danny O'Neil explains why.
DANNY ONEIL | Dec 2, 2019
O’Neil: Seahawks playing for home-field advantage even though they’ve struggled in Seattle

The Seahawks' two losses this year have come at home, and they arguably played worse in two of their wins in Seattle. But on Monday night, they're playing for home-field advantage.
DANNY ONEIL | Nov 25, 2019
It’s a Seahawks tradition — they’re gaining speed going into December

The Seahawks had their most straightforward victory of 2019 on Sunday against the Eagles, and just like in previous years, they're gaining momentum late in the season.