Just days after the Seattle Seahawks capped off a dominant postseason run with a 29-13 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots-their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history-the celebration has quickly given way to offseason business. And at the top of that list? Rebuilding a coaching staff that’s already starting to splinter.
Head coach Mike Macdonald, fresh off a dream debut season, now faces the challenge of replacing offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who’s taken the reins as the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. That move didn’t just leave a hole at the top of Seattle’s offensive brain trust-it also opened the door for a potential coaching exodus.
Kubiak isn’t just walking into Vegas alone. He’s expected to bring some familiar faces with him, and that’s where things get interesting for the Seahawks.
Two names that have surfaced as potential Raiders targets are Rick Dennison and John Benton. Both have history with Kubiak, having worked alongside him in Minnesota back in 2021 and again in New Orleans in 2024.
That kind of continuity is gold for a first-time head coach looking to hit the ground running.
But while Dennison and Benton have been the most talked-about names, it appears another member of Seattle’s offensive staff has already taken the first step toward joining Kubiak in Vegas. That development puts Seattle in a bit of a bind. Continuity was one of the underappreciated strengths of this year’s team-especially on offense, where the unit found its rhythm late in the season and played some of its best football under Kubiak’s direction.
Now, Macdonald and the Seahawks front office have to weigh their options. Do they promote from within to maintain that rhythm? Or do they look outside the organization for a fresh voice to lead an offense that’s coming off a Super Bowl-winning campaign?
One thing’s clear: the Seahawks’ offseason is already off to a fast start. And while the parade confetti may have just settled, the grind of building for another title run is already underway.