Hours after the trade of their franchise quarterback had become official, Pete Carroll and John Schneider sat inside the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, facing an uncertain future. Russell Wilson — the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback for the past decade — had just completed his first news conference in Denver, parting for a package that included three players and five … [Read more...] about Commentary: How Seahawks can add to Broncos’ pain after winning Russell Wilson trade
Commentary: Mariners’ woes can be placed on doorstep of front office
I think we can agree that this was never about Scott Servais.Excited as fans, and perhaps players, may have been about a change in managerial scenery, the Mariners’ woes are a byproduct of those above his pay grade.Yes, a sizable percentage of the shortcomings stem from players such as Julio Rodriguez and J.P. Crawford falling well short of their traditional output (even if … [Read more...] about Commentary: Mariners’ woes can be placed on doorstep of front office
Analysis: Game-by-game breakdown of the Seahawks’ 2024 season
By the most basic measure – the cumulative win-loss record in 2023 of their opponents – the Seattle Seahawks have one of the easier schedules in the NFL this season.The Seahawks’ 17 opponents this year combined for just a 141-148 record last season, a 48.8% winning percentage. Only six teams this year face a schedule of opponents who won fewer games in 2023.To be sure, how an … [Read more...] about Analysis: Game-by-game breakdown of the Seahawks’ 2024 season
Mariners suffer soul-crushing walk-off loss to A’s on Langeliers homer
OAKLAND, Calif. — When the ball exited the bat of Shea Langeliers at a rapid rate, the towering blast was going to go over the fence in left field.But would it stay fair or hook foul?Given how things are transpiring for the Mariners, not even a small tornado dropping into the Oakland Coliseum could’ve forced the ball foul.With his teammates spilling out of the dugout to help … [Read more...] about Mariners suffer soul-crushing walk-off loss to A’s on Langeliers homer
Mariners drop series finale to Angels, fall 6 games behind Astros
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Sitting in the “suite” assigned for opposing executives and watching his team slowly play its way out of a postseason spot that seemed so likely in mid-June, Jerry Dipoto had to wonder why he ended his self-imposed hiatus and returned to Angel Stadium.In the Sunday afternoon heat of a holiday weekend, Dipoto, the Mariners president of baseball operations and … [Read more...] about Mariners drop series finale to Angels, fall 6 games behind Astros