The Seahawks are in the middle of a pivotal offseason, and one name that’s emerging in multiple conversations is quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko. He’s not just in the mix to replace Klint Kubiak as Seattle’s offensive coordinator - he’s also on the radar in Las Vegas, where Kubiak just took over as head coach.
According to reports, Janocko is set to interview with the Raiders for their OC role. It’s a potential reunion in the making: Janocko and Kubiak have a shared history from their time together in Minnesota and New Orleans, where Janocko served as quarterbacks coach. That familiarity, combined with Kubiak’s trust in his offensive circle, makes Janocko a logical candidate to help shape the next phase of the Raiders’ offense.
But Seattle isn’t letting him go without exploring the possibility of promoting from within. Janocko is one of four internal options the Seahawks are considering for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
Alongside him are passing game coordinator Jake Peetz, assistant offensive line coach and run game specialist Justin Outten, and tight ends coach Mack Brown. Each brings a different flavor to the table, and the Seahawks are doing their due diligence by also evaluating external candidates.
Janocko’s résumé is quietly impressive. Before landing in Seattle, he had a two-year stint as the Bears’ quarterbacks coach, where he navigated the development of young signal-callers in a challenging offensive environment. His experience working with multiple systems and coaching staffs - especially in tandem with Kubiak - gives him a versatility that’s attractive to both the Seahawks and Raiders.
What makes this situation especially interesting is the timing. With Kubiak fresh off a Super Bowl win and now leading a new era in Las Vegas, there’s a real chance he wants to bring trusted voices with him. At the same time, Seattle is in a transition period of its own, and continuity could be a valuable asset if they decide to elevate someone already in the building.
Janocko’s next move could shape two franchises - whether he stays in Seattle to help mold the offense under a new regime or heads to Vegas to help Kubiak build something from the ground up. Either way, he’s a coach to watch as the NFL’s offseason chessboard continues to shift.