The Seattle Seahawks are flying high at 10-3 heading into Week 15, and a big reason for their success is the complete transformation on both sides of the ball. Mike Macdonald’s defense has been as advertised-aggressive, disciplined, and disruptive.
But it’s the offense, under first-year coordinator Klint Kubiak, that’s turned heads across the league. And now, that success might be coming at a cost.
According to a report, the New York Giants are showing early interest in Kubiak as a potential candidate for their head coaching vacancy. That puts the Seahawks in a familiar but uncomfortable position-when you're good, other teams start circling your coaching staff.
The Giants, fresh off moving on from Brian Daboll, are said to be compiling a list of candidates. Among the names reportedly under consideration: Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman-and Kubiak.
For Seattle fans, Kubiak’s inclusion on that list is more than just a footnote. It’s a potential turning point.
Let’s not forget where this Seahawks offense was a year ago-stagnant, inconsistent, and searching for an identity. Enter Kubiak, who brought a modern, quarterback-friendly scheme and tailored it to fit the strengths of Sam Darnold.
The result? One of the most efficient and balanced offenses in the league.
Darnold has looked confident and composed, and rookie receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is thriving in a system that maximizes his route-running and yards-after-catch ability.
Kubiak’s playcalling has been a revelation. He’s blended West Coast principles with creative motion and tempo, keeping defenses guessing and putting his playmakers in position to succeed. His ability to simplify reads for Darnold while still dialing up explosive plays has made Seattle a nightmare to defend.
That kind of turnaround doesn’t go unnoticed in NFL circles. Head coaching searches often start with offensive minds who’ve proven they can elevate a quarterback-and Kubiak checks that box in bold ink.
While nothing is close to being finalized, and the coaching carousel hasn’t truly started spinning yet, the Giants’ reported interest is a clear signal: Kubiak’s stock is rising fast. And if Seattle makes a deep playoff run, that spotlight is only going to get brighter.
For the Seahawks, the hope is to keep this coaching staff intact for more than just a single season. But in today’s NFL, when you find a coach who can flip the script on an offense in just one year, you better be ready to fight to keep him-or have a strong succession plan in place.
Klint Kubiak has helped turn the Seahawks into one of the most complete teams in the league. Now, the question is whether Seattle can hold onto him long enough to finish what they’ve started.