Let’s start with disclaimer No. 1: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider did not trade DK Metcalf and Geno Smith because he thought they weren’t skilled. He simply thought they weren’t worth the money each was seeking long term.It’s hard to know whether he thought Cooper Kupp or Sam Darnold would be equals – let alone upgrades – at each position … but the average fan … [Read more...] about Commentary: Are ex-Seahawks DK Metcalf and Geno Smith in better spots now?
Sounders fans offer mixed reviews on ticket situation for Club World Cup
SEATTLE – Seated on the steps in the late-afternoon sun along the west side of Lumen Field, Torri Murray watches the Sounders fans’ march to the match walk past while he finishes his traditional prematch bratwurst. His order includes grilled onions and yellow banana peppers.Murray, who moved to Seattle from New Orleans less than two years ago, remains unconvinced by the … [Read more...] about Sounders fans offer mixed reviews on ticket situation for Club World Cup
Analysis: Answering questions about that questionable Seahawks offense
For all the understandable focus on the disappointment of the last four minutes of the Seattle Seahawks’ 17-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the first 56 offered lots of reason for angst, as well.Most of it was courtesy of the Seahawks’ offense, which scored only six points over the last eight possessions and finished with just 230 yards.That’s fewer yards than all … [Read more...] about Analysis: Answering questions about that questionable Seahawks offense
Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss done for season
From the time Ryan Bliss underwent surgery to repair his torn biceps, the focus was always on beating the timeline for his recovery and possibly being an option for the Mariners before the end of the regular season.On the cusp of accomplishing that goal, Bliss suffered another setback — this one ending any chances of the infielder playing again this season.Bliss underwent … [Read more...] about Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss done for season
Mariners topple Cardinals behind Josh Naylor, Bryan Woo
SEATTLE – After blasting a combined 10 home runs and scoring 28 runs in their previous two games, it would have been impossible for the Mariners to replicate that sort of production on Monday nightBut when they had failed to score a single run against St. Louis Cardinals middling starter Miles Mikolas over the first five innings, which included squandering leadoff doubles to … [Read more...] about Mariners topple Cardinals behind Josh Naylor, Bryan Woo