Seahawks GM John Schneider’s decisions are paying off in a big way once again | Matt Calkins
What GM John Schneider and his team have done recently deserves acclaim. Despite the departures of myriad Pro Bowlers and future Hall of Famers, the...
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Matt Calkins
Matt Calkins joined The Seattle Times in August 2015 as a sports columnist after three years at the San Diego Union Tribune. Never afraid to take a stand or go off the beaten path, Matt enjoys writing about the human condition every bit as much as walk-offs or buzzer-beaters. His mom reads the comments so take it easy on him.
UW freshman QB Dylan Morris has been solid through two games. How much can he build off that? | Matt Calkins
Quarterback Dylan Morris has been everything the Huskies have needed him to be through his first two games, albeit against less-than-stellar opponents.
Apple Cup could have provided oasis of normalcy. Its cancellation is just 2020 continuing unabated. | Matt Calkins
Sunday, it was announced that the Apple Cup, like so many other things in 2020, has turned rotten. These situations have become the norm this...
The Seahawks are putting all the pieces together and suddenly look like NFC West champs again | Matt Calkins
In their 28-21 win over the Cardinals on Thursday night, the Seahawks quelled fears that their 5-0 start was simply a mirage. And just like...
Expect Seahawks’ Pete Carroll to order run-first offense vs. Cardinals instead of letting Russ cook | Matt Calkins
When opponents keep taking the ball away from Russell Wilson like the Rams did Sunday, you gotta think Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is going to...
It was ugly. It was concerning. But it was a season-opening win for the Huskies. | Matt Calkins
Washington's 27-21 win over Oregon State didn't kick off the Jimmy Lake era with an exclamation point so much as an ellipses.
The Sounders’ Brian Schmetzer may be Seattle’s most successful active coach. So why is his contract about to expire? | Matt Calkins
GM Garth Lagerwey has expressed hope in retaining Brian Schmetzer, who has led the Sounders to two MLS Cup titles and another finals appearance.
Is Pete Carroll right? Could the Seahawks’ struggling defense get better with time and healing? | Matt Calkins
Perhaps the defense is a lost cause that the Seahawks' offense will be forced to outpace all year. But if you're in an optimistic mood,...
The Seahawks defense, once a source of pride, is now a complete embarrassment | Matt Calkins
What was once a heavy concern has become a complete embarrassment. Struggling to get stops all season, the Seahawks just allowed the most points in...
With Jamal Adams and Carlos Dunlap, the Seahawks face their most intriguing test yet against the Bills | Matt Calkins
You want to know if the Seahawks are Super Bowl contenders? Sunday's matchup with the Bills might offer the best glimpse so far this season.