The Seattle Seahawks are beginning to explore their options for offensive coordinator, and one of the first names to surface from outside the organization is an intriguing young coach from the desert: Arizona Cardinals pass game specialist Conner Senger.
According to reports, the Seahawks are set to interview Senger for their vacant OC position. Arizona, for its part, would reportedly like to keep him in the fold - a clear sign that his work hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Senger, 30, may not be a household name just yet, but he's quickly building a résumé that’s turning heads around the league. Earlier this offseason, he was in the mix for the Chicago Bears’ offensive coordinator job before the team opted to promote Press Taylor. Now, he’s on Seattle’s radar as they begin shaping their offensive identity under new head coach Mike Macdonald.
This marks the first known external interview for the Seahawks in their coordinator search, but they’re also taking a hard look at several internal candidates. Seattle has reportedly lined up interviews with quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, passing game coordinator Jake Peetz, run game specialist and assistant offensive line coach Justin Outten, and tight ends coach Mack Brown. It’s clear the organization is casting a wide net - but also valuing familiarity as they look to build something cohesive moving forward.
Senger’s coaching journey is a testament to persistence and rapid development. He got his start in 2017 as the quarterbacks coach at Wisconsin-Oshkosh, a Division III program where he began laying the groundwork for his offensive philosophy. He entered the NFL ranks in 2022 through the Bill Bidwill Fellowship with the Cardinals - a program designed to provide opportunities for young, diverse coaching talent.
From there, Senger climbed the ladder quickly. He was promoted to offensive quality control coach in 2023, then served as assistant quarterbacks coach in 2024 before taking on his current role as pass game specialist in 2025. That’s a fast rise by any standard, especially in a league that often favors experience and established names.
While Senger doesn’t have play-calling experience at the NFL level, his trajectory suggests he’s someone to watch - if not for this job, then soon. His work with Arizona’s passing game, particularly in a season where the Cardinals showed flashes of growth despite a rebuild, has clearly made an impression.
For Seattle, the decision at offensive coordinator is about more than just Xs and Os. It’s about aligning with Macdonald’s vision and establishing a staff that can develop talent, adapt to game situations, and bring consistency to a unit that’s had its share of ups and downs in recent years. Whether that means going with a rising star like Senger or leaning on someone with more experience remains to be seen.
What’s clear, though, is that the Seahawks are doing their homework. And in bringing in a young, innovative mind like Senger for an interview, they’re showing a willingness to think outside the box - even if the final hire ends up coming from within.