Analysis: Seahawks Continue Chasing Edges Hiring Brian Fleury as New Offensive Coordinator
Despite hinting earlier in the week that the Seattle Seahawks desired continuity as they began their search for a new offensive coordinator to replace Klint Kubiak in earnest, Mike Macdonald decided to quickly pivot in a different direction entirely.
After interviewing Andrew Janocko, Justin Outten, Jake Peetz, and Mack Brown, who each served key roles on Macdonald’s staff during a historic 2025 season that culminated with a Super Bowl LX victory, Seattle opted against promoting any of those four coaches to succeed Kubiak. Instead, the organization dipped into Kyle Shanahan’s coaching tree in San Francisco once again by hiring Brian Fleury, a long-time tight ends coach for the 49ers who had been on the team’s radar dating back to last year’s coordinator search.
For fans hoping the Seahawks would replace Kubiak with another veteran assistant with prior play calling experience in the NFL, Fleury’s hiring likely comes as a disappointment. Though he previously served as a defensive coordinator at FCS program Sacred Heart at the college level, he has never held a coordinator position on either side of the football in the league, and when he sends in a play call to Sam Darnold next fall, it will be the first time he has done so at any level.
Analysis: Tracking Seahawks’ 2026 Coaching Staff Interviews, Changes
While the Seattle Seahawks intend to maximize celebrating a Super Bowl LX win, the NFL operates as a year-round business and with sights on repeating next season, Mike Macdonald will have plenty of work on his plate building his coaching staff for the 2026 campaign.
Diving into every rumor, interview request, and hiring, Emerald City Spectrum will keep tabs on everything relating to the Seahawks’ latest coaching carousel. Make sure to check back often for the latest intel as Seattle aims to retain as many coaches as possible and hires replacements for those who depart.
Analysis: Examining Seahawks In-House Options to Replace Klint Kubiak
Capturing the Lombardi Trophy for only the second time in franchise history in Sunday’s 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks understandably haven’t finished celebrating a historic milestone for the franchise, with the much-anticipated parade in downtown coming on Wednesday.
But the NFL never stops and after making his rounds at various stops such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald will have to shift his focus quickly towards the upcoming season with the rest of the league already deep into offseason mode, starting with a major vacancy to fill on his coaching staff. After Sunday’s victory, as expected, offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak accepted the Raiders’ head coaching job, leaving Seattle on the hunt for a third play caller in as many offseasons.
Sam Darnold, Seahawks Aiming to Stay Step Ahead of Patriots’ Evolving Defense in Super Bowl LX
Playing the quarterback position in the NFL has long been viewed as the most difficult job in professional sports, a fact that only has been magnified in recent years by the increasing complexity of defensive schemes around the league.
For decades, signal callers leaned heavily on half field reads post-snap to identify and attack coverages, providing a simplified approach that worked quite effectively against static defenses. However, in the modern NFL, while that approach has not been completely discarded and still has a time and place, the proliferation of well-disguised coverages has put a lot more on quarterback’s plates, making it far trickier to gauge whether an opposing defense is in man coverage, split-zone coverage with the middle of field open, or closed-zone coverage with the middle of the field occupied.
Early on his career, like all young quarterbacks who have to adapt and learn how to successfully attack complicated NFL defenses built around the art of - or at least the guise of - deception, Sam Darnold endured plenty of growing pains coming out of USC as a highly-touted top-five draft choice.
Analysis: How Will Klint Kubiak’s Departure Impact Seahawks?
There’s a cost that comes with success, and after the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run concludes on Sunday, Klint Kubiak will be taking his play calling talents to the Raiders. What does this mean for Mike Macdonald’s staff? And where may Seattle turn to replace him?
Film Breakdown: How Seahawks Can Unleash Rashid Shaheed in Klint Kubiak’s Offense
All smiles as he walked into the VMAC for the first time as a Seahawk, Rashid Shaheed should have an easier time adapting to his new team than most players who get traded midway through an NFL season thanks to a strong connection with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Analysis: 4 Seahawks Poised to Benefit Most From Bye Week
Even with the Seahawks sitting at 5-2, not every player and coach on the team went into the bye week humming on all cylinders. Who stands to gain the most from the week off as Seattle heads into the second half?
Mirror Images: Seahawks, 49ers Rivalry Enhanced By Schematic Similarities
Though they only coached together for one season, Kyle Shanahan and Klint Kubiak’s respective journeys share many similarities and have been intertwined along the way, adding another fun storyline to the latest Seahawks vs. 49ers rivalry matchup.
Sunday Musings: Final Observations From Seahawks’ 33-16 Win vs. Chiefs
All that talk about the run game being “non-negotiable?” Well, the Seahawks once again backed up those words in a convincing preseason win over the Chiefs, an encouraging sign for when the real games start next month.
Early Returns on New Seahawks Offense Point to Marked Improvement
Following a dominant rushing attack against the Kansas City Chiefs, all signs point to an improved Seattle Seahawks offense in 2025.
What to Watch When Seahawks Face Chiefs in Second Preseason Game
Starters will be suiting up for the Seahawks against the Chiefs in their second preseason game at Lumen Field, giving fans more of a glimpse of what they should expect to see when the regular season arrives next month, especially on offense.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba ‘Getting After It’ Building Rapport With Sam Darnold, Learning Seahawks’ New Offense
Coming off a breakout sophomore season for the Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba looks poised to further elevate his game in an offense well-suited for his skill set, especially with a budding relationship already building with his new starting quarterback.
Sam Darnold Acclimating to Seahawks’ New Receivers in Familiar, Yet Different Scheme
Joining the Seahawks in free agency, Sam Darnold has kicked off the process adjusting to a receiving corps with no players that he has thrown to previously, quickly building chemistry with Cooper Kupp and a new-look group in OTAs.
Don’t Forget Him: Jake Bobo Staking Claim to Significant Role in Seahawks New Offense
Since breaking into the NFL undrafted two years ago, Jake Bobo has had to constantly prove himself with the Seahawks. But no matter the circumstances, he has delivered, and he’s silencing doubters again with another strong spring.
Analysis: History Makes Projecting Sam Darnold’s First Season With Seahawks Tricky
Replacing Geno Smith under center, the Seahawks will be counting on Sam Darnold to build off a breakout 2024 season as their new franchise quarterback. But historical and circumstantial context make it tough to predict what to reasonably expect from the veteran with his new team.
Video: What Does Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp Bring to Klint Kubiak’s Offense?
Injuries have slowed down Cooper Kupp in recent seasons, but his remaining strengths should allow him to mesh well in Klint Kubiak’s scheme alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba as part of a rebuilt Seahawks receiving corps.
Mike Macdonald, Seahawks ‘Ahead of the Curve’ With Revamped Coaching Staff
Attending his first NFL combine as a head coach, Mike Macdonald sees the Seahawks way ahead of schedule compared to a year ago thanks to wholesale changes on their offensive coaching staff.
Seahawks Can Put Perfect Finish on Staff Overhaul Adding Super Bowl Winner
Prioritizing continuity and emphasizing the run game during the hiring process, the Seahawks have one move left to make to ace their staff rebuild on offense.
Klint Kubiak Excited About Seahawks’ New, Yet Familiar, Coaching Staff
Checking off an important box before calling a single play in Seattle, Klint Kubiak brought a few respected assistants on board to help him get the Seahawks’ offense back on track in 2025.
Klint Kubiak, Seahawks Plan to Bring Back Seldom-Used Position
Most NFL teams rarely use a fullback these days, but Klint Kubiak has sights set on turning back the clock as he takes over as the Seahawks new offensive coordinator.
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