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Eric Mandel

Eric Mandel
Eric Mandel joined MyNorthwest.com and 710 ESPN Seattle in August after almost a decade of reporting at daily and non-daily newspapers in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Washington.

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Clayton: CB Brent Grimes could be possibility for Seahawks if Jeremy Lane falls through
Clayton: CB Brent Grimes could be possibility for Seahawks if Jeremy Lane falls through
Eric Mandel | March 10, 2016 9:20 am

With linebacker Bruce Irvin reportedly the first Seahawks free agent to strike a deal with another team, one of the most interesting questions left will be how Seattle moves forward with free agent Jeremy Lane, the versatile and talented cornerback who has missed significant time with injury. If the Seahawks decide to move on from […]

Brock Huard on Peyton Manning retiring: 'I've never respected an athlete more'
Brock Huard on Peyton Manning retiring: ‘I’ve never respected an athlete more’
Eric Mandel | March 7, 2016 1:55 pm

Brock Huard discusses his thoughts on Peyton Manning’s retirement announcement and the legacy his former teammate leaves behind.

Arian Foster missed 12 games last season from injury but could be a possibility for Seattle's backfield. (AP)
Clayton: If healthy, Arian Foster could be option for Seahawks
Eric Mandel | March 6, 2016 4:48 pm

There’s a deep pool of veteran free-agent running backs available for the Seahawks, who happened to be interested in adding some depth at that position. ESPN’s John Clayton told “Danny, Dave and Moore” on the Cold Hard Facts segment that recently released four-time Pro Bowler Arian Foster might be among those intriguing possibilities – if […]

Jerry Dipoto said Felix Hernandez is cut from the same mold of Hall of Famers who threw 200 innings a year. (AP)
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto encouraged by what he sees from Felix Hernandez, Robinson Cano
Eric Mandel | March 6, 2016 4:41 pm

In Jerry Dipoto’s first offseason on the job as Mariners general manager, he put the majority of his attention into adding reliability and depth to a team that has finished above .500 just three times in the last 12 seasons. The reason why Dipoto focused on those areas is because the Mariners have a core […]

Seahawks, past and present, mastering the art of self-branding
Seahawks, past and present, mastering the art of self-branding
Eric Mandel | March 6, 2016 1:24 pm

Beyond Beast Mode and Good Man Brand, the Seahawks have built a culture of entrepreneurship and branding for their players.

Seahawks DT Brandon Mebane says rule change could help keep everyone safe, not just QBs
Seahawks DT Brandon Mebane says rule change could help keep everyone safe, not just QBs
Eric Mandel | March 3, 2016 11:07 am

Soon-to-be free agent Brandon Mebane supports the NFL competition committee reportedly considering a rule change that would make all chop blocks illegal.

An 'unreleased commercial' from Russell Wilson's Good Man Brand
An ‘unreleased commercial’ from Russell Wilson’s Good Man Brand
Eric Mandel | March 1, 2016 1:40 pm

“Justin and Gee” had some fun at the expense of Russell Wilson’s recently launched clothing line, Good Man Brand.

Taijuan Walker not assuming spot in Mariners' rotation, wants to reach 200 innings
Taijuan Walker not assuming spot in Mariners’ rotation, wants to reach 200 innings
Eric Mandel | March 1, 2016 12:16 pm

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker tells “Brock and Salk” that he feels like he’s still competing for a spot in the starting rotation and that he wants to pitch at least 200 innings.

From 76 wins to the World Series? New Mariner Chris Iannetta has seen it before
From 76 wins to the World Series? New Mariner Chris Iannetta has seen it before
Eric Mandel | March 1, 2016 10:29 am

Chris Iannattea joins “Brock and Salk” and talks about how he has been on a team that did what the Mariners are trying to do, which is go to the World Series a year after winning 76 games.

Mariners reliever Tony Zych says he didn't know he was traded for $1
Mariners reliever Tony Zych says he didn’t know he was traded for $1
Eric Mandel | February 29, 2016 4:11 pm

The Mariners reportedly traded $1 for the 25-year-old reliever who had success late last season.