Joe Fann

Joe Fann

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.

Fann 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago

Fann: 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.
1 year ago