How Klint Kubiak fits as the Seahawks’ new offensive coordinator, and what comes next
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Klint Kubiak fits as the Seahawks’ new offensive coordinator, and what comes next

New York Times  

The Seattle Seahawks have hired Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator, completing the first step of their offseason to-do list. GO DEEPER Seahawks hire Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator There was some risk associated with a first-time head coach hiring a first-time offensive play caller as Macdonald did with Grubb, and there were obvious growing pains throughout the 2024 season. Kubiak coordinated the Saints’ offense last year, which ranked 24th in points per game, 23rd in points per drive and 22nd in EPA per play. “And let our quarterback play fast.” Kubiak has three priorities as the Seahawks’ new offensive coordinator: Help the offensive line, which might look similar to this season’s line barring a pivot in team-building strategy; fix the red zone issues; and better utilize DK Metcalf. Kubiak might like the staff as is or, with Macdonald’s approval, prefer to bring in different run and pass game coordinators, or a new offensive line coach to replace Scott Huff.

Offense Play Quarterback Smith Seattle Seahawks Line Macdonald Saints Offensive Coordinator Kubiak Metcalf Offensive Coordinator Grubb Klint Kubiak  coordinator  kubiak  grubb  play  klint  offense  offensive  comes  seahawks  saints  line  fits  macdonald  quarterback

History of this topic

49ers promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator and replace Brian Griese as QBs coach
3 weeks, 4 days ago

49ers promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator and replace Brian Griese as QBs coach

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Klay Kubiak into the offensive coordinator role that had been vacant the past two seasons and replaced Brian Griese as quarterbacks coach. Coach Kyle Shanahan announced several changes and additions to his coaching staff on Tuesday after previously hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator to replace the fired Nick …

Ryan Grubb rejoins Kalen DeBoer by taking over as Alabama’s offensive coordinator
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Grubb rejoins Kalen DeBoer by taking over as Alabama’s offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ryan Grubb is reuniting with Kalen DeBoer as Alabama’s offensive coordinator after they worked together to get Washington to a College Football Playoff championship game. “He is one of the best offensive minds in the country, and I can’t wait to see what he brings to our organization moving forward.” Washington’s 2023 team was a victory away …

Three priorities for Seahawks’ next offensive coordinator, whomever it might be
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Three priorities for Seahawks’ next offensive coordinator, whomever it might be

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald believes his team’s offensive coordinator vacancy is “the best job out there.” “It’s a heck of a job,” Macdonald said in a Tuesday news conference. This doesn’t mean there won’t be any changes to the offensive line — veteran guard Laken Tomlinson is the only impending unrestricted free agent — but …

49ers promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator
2 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers promoted offensive pass game specialist Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator. Kubiak has spent four years within the 49ers organization, working as a defensive quality control coach and assistant quarterbacks coach prior to his 2024 role as pass game specialist. Klay is the son of former NFL head coach Gary Kubiak and brother to current New Orleans …

Seeking more balance on offense, Seahawks fire coordinator Ryan Grubb
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Seeking more balance on offense, Seahawks fire coordinator Ryan Grubb

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — First-year Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald was dissatisfied with his team’s lack of balance on offense, and that cost offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb his job. “It’s just my vision for our offense, I think, is just ultimately was different than where I thought thought it was going.” Seattle finished with the same record as the Rams but missed …

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks' Defensive Struggles Continue as They Face Long Road Ahead

Associated Press  

The Seattle Seahawks' 2024 season is in a state of flux, with the offense struggling to find its footing despite strong passing performances from quarterback Geno Smith. The defense, on the other hand, has faced significant challenges, with the offense's offensive line facing injuries and penalties, and the running game failing to gain traction. Despite these struggles, the Seahawks remain …

Cooper Kupp won’t be only familiar face returning when Rams play host to Vikings
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cooper Kupp won’t be only familiar face returning when Rams play host to Vikings

LA Times  

The Rams’ Cooper Kupp caught 14 passes for 110 yards and a nine-yard touchdown in the season opener against the Detroit Lions. “I’m feeling really good,” Kupp said this week as the Rams prepared for their game against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was the Rams’ offensive coordinator in the 2021-22 season when he and …

Despite flashes, Seahawks’ offense remains plagued by an all-too-familiar issue
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite flashes, Seahawks’ offense remains plagued by an all-too-familiar issue

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — When Mike Macdonald became the Seattle Seahawks head coach, he brought with him an offensive philosophy that wasn’t all that different from his predecessor’s. That’s all three phases where we have to create those.” Through five weeks, the Seahawks rank second in early down pass rate in neutral situations, according to RBSDM.com, which tracks dropbacks when the …

Seahawks’ defense won’t blame injuries for debacle, but urgent fixes are needed
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks’ defense won’t blame injuries for debacle, but urgent fixes are needed

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has been around long enough to know that the film of a game typically isn’t as good or as bad as it seemed in real time. “On the whole, just wasn’t close to the standard or good enough to win the game.” GO DEEPER Mike Macdonald’s defense fails first big test, spoiling …

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — That soft landing Mike Macdonald’s crew received to start his first season in charge of the Seattle Seahawks failed its first test. There’s context that goes with Seattle’s 42-29 loss to Detroit on Monday night considering the Seahawks were missing five key defensive players and lost another starter to injury during the first half. What needs help …

What I’m hearing: Steelers ready to cook with Fields, Herbert and Love updates, Bryce Young’s reality
6 months ago

What I’m hearing: Steelers ready to cook with Fields, Herbert and Love updates, Bryce Young’s reality

New York Times  

The hot dogs are out of my house. One opposing defensive coach said, “I’d trust KOC more than anyone in our league to get the most out of his quarterback.” Sam Darnold’s first two games under Kevin O’Connell are two of the best games of his career so far. Last week, after the Vikings beat the 49ers, San Francisco’s star …

Four takeaways from Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks coaching debut
6 months, 1 week ago

Four takeaways from Mike Macdonald’s Seahawks coaching debut

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks chose not to play their starters much, nor reveal their scheme on either side of the ball, during the preseason, so their 26-20 season-opening victory on Sunday was the first opportunity to truly evaluate Mike Macdonald, first-year offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and other parts of the operation. “He was happy to be here,” Metcalf said, …

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s high-wire act: Establish a new culture while preserving the past
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s high-wire act: Establish a new culture while preserving the past

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald was incensed. “With Mike, I would say clarity, and there’s an intent to everything that we’re doing.” Mike Macdonald has big shoes to fill following Pete Carroll’s 14-year tenure in Seattle. 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/cgXp0CFdAL — Seattle Seahawks April 25, 2024 Chancellor and Sherman have visited the facility multiple times since, including the final day of training …

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more

New York Times  

After speaking with dozens of sources around the NFL this summer, I compiled intel on all 32 teams. New England Patriots: There’s curiosity among rival teams with the way head coach Jerod Mayo publicly handled the quarterback battle between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye. AFC West Denver Broncos: Rivals have a decent amount of faith in head coach Sean Payton’s …

Hiring coach, adding players left Seahawks GM John Schneider feeling like the offseason blitzed by
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hiring coach, adding players left Seahawks GM John Schneider feeling like the offseason blitzed by

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — John Schneider felt like the offseason went by in a blink. It really truly feels like Arizona just missed that field goal and we win the game down there, and we’ve just had our head going the whole time,” Schneider said Wednesday. “Just really impressed with the teaching that’s going on here.” The AP Top 25 college …

Seahawks enter a new era under coach Mike Macdonald looking to rejoin elite of the NFC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks enter a new era under coach Mike Macdonald looking to rejoin elite of the NFC

Associated Press  

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS EXPECTATIONS: Welcome to a new era in the Pacific Northwest. NEW FACES: Head coach Mike Macdonald, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, defensive coordinator Aden Durde, QB Sam Howell, LG Laken Tomlinson, C Connor Williams, RT George Fant, TE Pharaoh Brown, DT Byron Murphy II, DT Johnathan Hankins, LB Jerome Baker, LB Tyrel Dodson, S Rayshawn Jenkins, S K’Von Wallace. …

Seahawks’ offense shows promise, despite some hiccups, in first real test vs. Titans
7 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks’ offense shows promise, despite some hiccups, in first real test vs. Titans

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks’ offense faced a familiar foe during joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. Seattle’s offense ranked 23rd in third-down conversion rate last year, so that drill will be one of the most important to watch in practice and any preseason action involving Smith and …

Five unanswered Seahawks questions on eve of preseason: How reliable is the OL?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Five unanswered Seahawks questions on eve of preseason: How reliable is the OL?

New York Times  

Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has a different approach to the preseason than his predecessor, Pete Carroll, who was notorious for keeping his inactive list a secret ahead of exhibition games. Macdonald, on the other hand, said Thursday that quarterback Geno Smith — who missed a few practices last week with knee and hip issues — and a “couple other …

One of the unknowns about the Seahawks is how Ryan Grubb’s offense will fare in the NFL
7 months, 2 weeks ago

One of the unknowns about the Seahawks is how Ryan Grubb’s offense will fare in the NFL

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Ryan Grubb went from being one of the hottest college coaching commodities, to a genuine curiosity as a coach in the NFL. One of the great unknowns about the Seattle Seahawks entering this season surrounds their first-year offensive coordinator and whether the offensive system that Grubb helped Washington take all the way to the national championship game …

How will Seahawks’ offense look under Ryan Grubb? What we’ve learned
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How will Seahawks’ offense look under Ryan Grubb? What we’ve learned

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks are a few days away from unveiling offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s new offense against the Los Angeles Chargers. If quarterback Geno Smith and the starters play in the game, what Seattle puts on tape will tell us a lot about Grubb’s vision for the offense. For example, coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme appears to be …

How Mike Macdonald’s impact has been seen in Seahawks defense at training camp
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How Mike Macdonald’s impact has been seen in Seahawks defense at training camp

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks are creating their defensive identity and building the chemistry required to properly execute what has been described as a versatile and complex new scheme under head coach Mike Macdonald. The Seahawks have held 10 training camp practices that have been open to the media, and here’s what we’ve learned so far about Macdonald’s new …

Mike Macdonald era in Seattle gets started as Seahawks open training camp
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Macdonald era in Seattle gets started as Seahawks open training camp

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald started and ended his first training camp practice as a head coach with the fans. Before kicking off Seattle Seahawks training camp on Wednesday, Macdonald engaged the crowd sitting on the grass berm overlooking the team’s waterside practice fields, waving his arms to fire up the crowd. “Before practice if felt a little different coming …

Seahawks embracing change under new coach Mike Macdonald: ‘He’s the guy’
11 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks embracing change under new coach Mike Macdonald: ‘He’s the guy’

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Geno Smith walked into the team meeting at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on the first day of the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason program and strolled toward the side of the auditorium where the rack of basketballs usually sits. But he’s handling it pretty well, and I can’t wait to get to learn about him more — not …

Seahawks open offseason program and changes are obvious now with Mike Macdonald in charge
11 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks open offseason program and changes are obvious now with Mike Macdonald in charge

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Tyler Lockett looked to his right and made note of one of the most noticeable changes inside the Seattle Seahawks facility with Mike Macdonald now in charge as head coach. “That was really the weirdest thing because I really walked over there to grab a basketball and was like, ‘it’s not even there,’” Seattle quarterback Geno Smith …

Mike Macdonald’s vision for Seahawks’ defense starts with one thing: Versatility
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Macdonald’s vision for Seahawks’ defense starts with one thing: Versatility

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Mike Macdonald’s defense is starting to take shape. “It comes down to position flexibility, so you’re not just putting guys pigeonholed into roles,” Macdonald said. “We love Jamal, and if it’s the right opportunity, I think we would jump at it,” Macdonald said. “You look at all of his work that he’s done over the course of …

Saints name Klint Kubiak offensive coordinator in a break from Sean Payton’s legacy
1 year, 1 month ago

Saints name Klint Kubiak offensive coordinator in a break from Sean Payton’s legacy

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints named Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator on Wednesday, marking a new direction for a unit that has been overseen by either former coach Sean Payton or his protege, Pete Carmichael Jr., since 2006. Kubiak’s father, Gary Kubiak, spent more than two decades as an NFL coach or assistant after a playing career …

Seahawks expected to hire Aden Durde as their new defensive coordinator, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks expected to hire Aden Durde as their new defensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire Aden Durde as the defensive coordinator for new coach Mike Macdonald, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. Durde has been the defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys since 2011, but he won’t have a chance at calling plays by coming to Seattle. …

Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SEATTLE — Steve Belichick has agreed to be the defensive coordinator for new coach Jedd Fisch at Washington, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The son of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick will take a role in college for …

Why the Chiefs are the NFL’s blueprint and the 49ers are an outlier: Sando’s Pick Six
1 year, 1 month ago

Why the Chiefs are the NFL’s blueprint and the 49ers are an outlier: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. There’s also much to sort through across the league now that the eight teams seeking new head coaches have made their hires, capped by the Washington Commanders’ adventuresome hiring of Dan Quinn. We might summarize the Chiefs’ approach this way: • Acquired a solid QB in the absence …

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their offensive coordinator, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The Raiders pick 13th in this year’s quarterback-deep draft, but the top names likely will be gone by the time Las Vegas’ spot comes up. Arizona went …

Saints targeting 49ers assistant Klint Kubiak as next OC: Sources
1 year, 1 month ago

Saints targeting 49ers assistant Klint Kubiak as next OC: Sources

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, Larry Holder, David Lombardi and Dianna Russini The New Orleans Saints are working to hire San Francisco 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak as the team’s next offensive coordinator, league sources confirmed Friday. Kubiak, who’s currently preparing for the 49ers’ Super Bowl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, interviewed for the Saints’ offensive coordinator opening last month. …

Seahawks hope they’ve found a disruptor who can again make them contenders in coach Mike Macdonald
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks hope they’ve found a disruptor who can again make them contenders in coach Mike Macdonald

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — There wasn’t anything personal with John Schneider’s heavy rooting interest for the AFC championship game last weekend and wanting to see Kansas City, and not Baltimore, in the Super Bowl. “It was very evident.” Barely 48 hours after having that first interview on the East Coast, the duo sat together on a stage inside the Seahawks’ headquarters …

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — It was a defensive-centric head coach that brought the Seattle Seahawks their only Super Bowl title. The Seahawks are hoping a newer — albeit much younger — version can return them to the elite of the NFL after hiring Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach on Wednesday. Macdonald, 36, arrives in Seattle …

Seahawks hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as NFL’s youngest head coach
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks hire Ravens DC Mike Macdonald as NFL’s youngest head coach

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Mike Sando and Jeff Zrebiec The Seattle Seahawks hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their successor to Pete Carroll, the team announced Wednesday. Macdonald, 36, will become the ninth head coach in franchise history and the youngest head coach in the NFL, passing recently hired New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo, 37. GO DEEPER Mike …

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator
1 year, 1 month ago

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping he can get the most out of Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. Waldron joins coach Matt Eberflus’ staff after spending the past three seasons as offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll in Seattle. The Seahawks’ coaches were looking …

Browns interview Seahawks offensive line coach Andy Dickerson for open coordinator position
1 year, 2 months ago

Browns interview Seahawks offensive line coach Andy Dickerson for open coordinator position

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Browns began trying to fill an unexpected vacancy on Thursday by interviewing Seattle offensive line coach Andy Dickerson to be their offensive coordinator. On Wednesday, coordinator Alex Van Pelt parted ways with the Browns after four seasons working under coach Kevin Stefanski. Van Pelt’s exit wasn’t the only one as Stefanski fired running backs coach Stump Mitchell …

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising
1 year, 6 months ago

Have the Seahawks solved their run defense woes? Early signs are promising

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Through two games, the Seattle Seahawks seem to have found a solution to their most glaring weakness from a season ago: defending the run. And the D-line, they’ve been great as far as stopping the run this year.” 🚨🚨 NEW #SeahawksMan2Man podcast 🚨🚨 Big-time Bounce Back: • How Bobby set the tone at practice • Unflappable vets, …

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more
2 years, 2 months ago

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll is never going to feel good about losing his last game of the season. • The big difference between SEA and SF and how Seahawks can bridge that gap • Geno’s future + payday • recapping 2022 SZN • draft options, fixing the roster, big-picture outlook + more https://t.co/INIDKxJDyB pic.twitter.com/0rj9cktwXz — Dugar, Michael-Shawn January 16, …

Clint Hurtt’s goal for Seahawks: An aggressive defense that maximizes Jamal Adams’ skill set
3 years, 1 month ago

Clint Hurtt’s goal for Seahawks: An aggressive defense that maximizes Jamal Adams’ skill set

New York Times  

Clint Hurtt made his media debut as the new Seahawks defensive coordinator Wednesday afternoon and detailed what Seattle’s unit will look like in 2022. “You don’t want to be soft,” Hurtt said, “you want to be aggressive in how you play coverage.” Bringing the fight to the offense in that attacking mentality will mean fewer snaps with pass rushers dropping …

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has big job ahead before starting new job
3 years, 1 month ago

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has big job ahead before starting new job

LA Times  

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell has been chosen to become head coach of the Minnesota Vikings after the Super Bowl. “I had lived in some cold places before coming back to California,” O’Connell, the Rams’ offensive coordinator said Friday during a videoconference with reporters. Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, left, talks with Matthew Stafford and Odell Beckham Jr. Stafford said …

Another coach, Aaron Kromer, is leaving Sean McVay’s Rams staff
4 years, 1 month ago

Another coach, Aaron Kromer, is leaving Sean McVay’s Rams staff

LA Times  

Aaron Kromer, the Rams’ offensive line coach since 2017 and run-game coordinator since 2018, is leaving the team. Aaron Kromer, the Rams’ offensive line coach since 2017 and run-game coordinator since 2018, is no longer part of the coach Sean McVay’s staff, people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. The New York Daily News was first to report Kromer’s …

Discover Related