It’s possible more candidates will emerge before the Seahawks make a final decision. Understanding the philosophical differences that emerged between Macdonald and Grubb, we’ve ranked the present three candidates through the eyes of Macdonald.

W hen the Seattle Seahawks hired former Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb to fill the same position on their staff, it seemed like they had finally struck gold. With one

Missing the playoffs is the last thing the Seahawks wanted, but Mike Macdonald has taken a positive spin on the disappointment looking towards 2025.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized his support of quarterback Geno Smith starting for the team in 2025.

Specifically, Grubb has called very pass-heavy attacks at Washington and in Seattle, leaning heavily on Michael Penix Jr. and Geno Smith, respectively. When Grubb had one of the nation's best offensive lines with the Huskies it worked out for them. When he had one of the worst in the NFL with the Seahawks it didn't go so well.

The Seattle Seahawks firing offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season understandably left some wondering if head coach Mike Macdonald could want an upgrade at quarterback over veteran Geno Smith.

As has been a topic of discussion for months now, quarterback Geno Smith’s future with the Seahawks will be the big question of the offseason for Seattle.

The most important decision regards starting quarterback Geno Smith, who's had a hell of a late-blooming run the last three years in Seattle.