Joe Fann was a columnist and on-air contributor for Seattle Sports. Joe has been a sports journalist for over a decade, including stops as a beat writer covering both the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. He began his career as an intern with Seattle Sports in 2009 and still keeps a close eye on Seattle's teams.
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JOE FANN | Feb 10, 2023Fann Mail: Which Mariners will breakout, are flying under the radar?
In his latest mailbag, Joe Fann answers your questions about breakout and key Mariners players as well as Seahawks topics.
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JOE FANN | Feb 8, 2023Fann: 6 impending free agents for Seahawks to watch in the Super Bowl
When watching the Super Bowl this weekend, Joe Fann says to keep an eye on five pending free agents who the Seahawks could use for 2023.
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JOE FANN | Feb 2, 2023Fann: 5 Mariners takeaways from Jerry Dipoto with Wyman & Bob
When listening to Mariners decision-maker Jerry Dipoto talk to Wyman & Bob on Wednesday, five things stood out to coumnist Joe Fann.
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JOE FANN | Jan 31, 2023Fann: Dissecting Broncos getting Sean Payton to coach Russell Wilson
The Broncos reportedly finally found their next coach: Sean Payton, who former Seahawks QB Russell Wilson favored. Joe Fann breaks it down.
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JOE FANN | Jan 26, 2023Fann: Why has Seahawks’ Pete Carroll been snubbed for Coach of Year… again?
The Seahawks over-performed in 2022, yet Pete Carroll isn't one of the five finalists for NFL Coach of the Year, an award he's never won.
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JOE FANN | Jan 23, 2023Fann: Seahawks QB Geno Smith’s free agency will be fascinating case study
The money Geno Smith could command and the state of the QB position in the NFL makes the Seahawks QB's pending free agency intriguing.
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JOE FANN | Jan 20, 2023Fann: 3 notable takeaways from Seahawks GM John Schneider’s interview
Joe Fann breaks down what stood out from Seahawks GM John Schneider's latest interview with Seattle Sports 710 AM's Wyman and Bob.
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JOE FANN | Jan 17, 2023Fann: The top 4 Seahawks storylines for this offseason
The Seahawks are entering a monumental offseason after a surprise playoff appearance. Joe Fann breaks down the big storylines to watch.
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JOE FANN | Jan 12, 2023Fann: Wild Card weather forecast could aid Seahawks’ chances vs 49ers
The Seahawks enter Saturday's game vs the 49ers as big underdogs, but could ugly weather help their chances? Joe Fann breaks it down.
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JOE FANN | Jan 10, 2023Fann: Why Seahawks should go for broke in playoffs vs 49ers
The Seahawks could stand to take a page out of the Lions' book from Detroit's win over Green Bay to clinched the playoffs for Seattle.
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JOE FANN | Jan 6, 2023Fann: Why the Mariners don’t have my blind faith just yet
There's plenty to be excited about with the Mariners, but Joe Fann says there are a number of reasons for "angst" among the fan base.
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JOE FANN | Jan 3, 2023Fann: 7 remaining free agents Mariners could add at DH, other voids
As the calendar turns to 2023, the Mariners still have some holes to fill, particularly DH. Joe Fann looks at a few names still available.
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JOE FANN | Dec 29, 2022Fann: Handing out the 2022 Seattle Sports Awards
We've reached the end of 2022 in what has been an eventful year in the world of Seattle sports, so Joe Fann hands out some awards.
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JOE FANN | Dec 27, 2022Fann: Seahawks set to reap rewards of Broncos’ nightmare season
The Seahawks' recent skid is easier to take because of how the misfortune for Russell Wilson's Denver Broncos will help them this offseason.
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JOE FANN | Dec 23, 2022Fann: 3 questions that will dictate Seahawks’ chances vs Chiefs
There’s no avoiding the reality that everything has to go right for the Seahawks in order to win Saturday against the AFC West-leading Chiefs.
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JOE FANN | Dec 20, 2022Fann Mail: Assessing the Mariners’ remaining offseason needs
You had questions about the Seahawks, Mariners and more, and Joe Fann had answers in his latest Fann Mail column for Seattle Sports.
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JOE FANN | Dec 16, 2022Fann: Seahawks’ draft anticipation only builds after seeing 49ers up close
The 49ers' dominant defensive effort against the Seahawks on Thursday night showed what getting top picks in the NFL Draft can do for a team.
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JOE FANN | Dec 13, 2022Fann: Seahawks have overachieved but need to show growth down stretch
The struggling Seahawks still control their playoff destiny, but just as important as clinching a playoff spot is the necessity to see some growth over the final month.
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JOE FANN | Dec 8, 2022Fann: Thoughts on Mariners’ offseason thus far and the great spending debate
The Mariners haven't spent big on free agents this offseason, and it may remain that way. Joe Fann shares his view on how Seattle aims to improve.
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JOE FANN | Dec 6, 2022Fann: Seahawks Draft — bowl guide for their potential 1st-round picks
Joe Fann breaks down the list of top players at three positions that could be Seahawks first-round picks, and which bowl games you can see them in.
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JOE FANN | Dec 1, 2022Fann: Seahawks’ meeting vs injury-plagued Rams needs to be ‘get-right’ game
The Seahawks face a Rams team missing most of their stars due to injury, and that presents a perfect opportunity for Seattle, Joe Fann writes.
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JOE FANN | Nov 29, 2022Fann: Astros just sent reminder to Mariners they’re not going anywhere
The Mariners should feel a sense of urgency to make another upgrade after the Astros signed former AL MVP José Abreu on Monday, writes Joe Fann.
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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | Nov 24, 2022Fann: 3 Seahawks X-factors for the remainder of the season
Getting contributions from three players on defense would give the Seahawks a big boost in the quest for the NFC West title down the stretch.
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JOE FANN | Nov 22, 2022Fann: Surveying the Mariners top 3 options to complete their outfield
The Mariners' have two OF starters in Julio Rodríguez and Teoscar Hernández, and Joe Fann breaks down his top options for that third spot.