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Joe Fann

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Fann: Seahawks cutting Jamal Adams is an option, albeit unlikely

Jamal Adams hasn't been healthy much since signing a big contract with the Seahawks. Joe Fann looks at the possibility of Seattle moving on from him.
3 days ago
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Fann: Analyzing Seahawks’ atypical splash signing of Dre’Mont Jones

What are the Seahawks getting in their reported addition of defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones? Joe Fann takes a closer look.
5 days ago
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Fann: PFF draft expert targets 1 QB prospect for Seahawks despite Geno deal

Joe Fann caught up with PFF draft expert Trevor Sikkema, who talked about the top draft QBs and the one he thinks the Seahawks should target.
10 days ago
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Fann: 6 Mariners who have improved odds of making opening day roster

There have been six Mariners at spring training who have seen their odds of making Seattle's 26-man roster increase, Joe Fann says.
16 days ago
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Fann: 6 most important Mariners highlights from spring training so far

The Mariners gave already provided a number of exciting moments in the first week of Cactus League play. Joe Fann details the six biggest.
19 days ago
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Fann: Breaking down Mariners position players, projecting opening day roster

Joe Fann takes a closer look at the Mariners' crop of position players and who he thinks will start on opening day and make that roster.
23 days ago
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Fann: A look at Mariners’ rotation that should be top 5 in MLB

When looking at the Mariners' 2023 starting rotation, Joe Fann sees Seattle's finishing as one of the five best in all of baseball in 2023.
25 days ago
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Fann: Mariners have ‘instant leader’ in Kolten Wong, says Brewers PxP

Brewers play-by-play announcer Jeff Levering has glowing things to say about Kolten Wong, the veteran second baseman who joins the Mariners this season.
1 month ago
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Fann: Mariners’ top spring training competition resides in bullpen

When it comes to competition for roster spots, the Mariners don't have many -- which is a good thing. But there is intrigue in the bullpen.
1 month ago
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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 month ago
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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 month ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago