Klint Kubiak’s stock is soaring-and for good reason.
The 38-year-old offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks is reportedly heading into second interviews with both the Las Vegas Raiders and the Arizona Cardinals, the two remaining teams still searching for a head coach. And yes, that’s the same Arizona squad that shares the NFC West with Seattle. If things shake out a certain way, Kubiak could be calling plays against the Seahawks next season.
The buzz around Kubiak has been building all year, and now it’s peaking at just the right time. According to reports, he’s already interviewed with six of the 10 teams that have been in the market for a new head coach this offseason. That’s a strong signal that he’s not just a hot name-he’s a serious contender.
But here’s the twist: because the Seahawks are headed to the Super Bowl, Kubiak can only conduct interviews this week with teams he’s already met with once. He can’t officially be hired until after the big game on February 8.
That’s standard league protocol for coaches on Super Bowl-bound staffs, but it also adds a layer of intrigue. Teams love to move quickly in this hiring window, and Kubiak’s Super Bowl obligations could be the only thing slowing down what otherwise looks like a fast-track to a head coaching gig.
And when you look at the numbers, it’s easy to see why he’s in such high demand.
In his first year calling plays for Seattle, Kubiak helped engineer one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. The Seahawks finished third in scoring, averaging 28.4 points per game, and eighth in total offense with 351.4 yards per game.
They also set a franchise record with 483 points scored over the regular season. That’s not just progress-it’s a full-on offensive renaissance.
But it wasn’t just about lighting up the scoreboard. Kubiak’s impact was felt in the trenches, too.
Seattle’s run game, which had been stuck in neutral last season, suddenly found another gear. The team jumped from 28th in rushing to tied for 10th, improving from 95.7 yards per game to 123.3.
That’s a massive leap, and it speaks to the way Kubiak schemed to his players’ strengths-especially in a league where running the ball effectively still matters, particularly in cold-weather playoff games.
And then there’s the pass protection. Seattle allowed just 27 sacks all season, which tied for fifth-fewest in the league.
That’s exactly half the number they gave up the year before. Credit goes to the offensive line, of course, but also to the system Kubiak implemented-one that got the ball out quickly, kept defenses guessing, and gave his quarterback time to operate.
It’s the kind of turnaround that gets noticed, and clearly, it has. Whether it’s in Las Vegas, Arizona, or somewhere else down the line, Kubiak’s future as a head coach feels more like a “when” than an “if.”
For now, he’s got one more game to prepare for-on the league’s biggest stage. But once the confetti falls, don’t be surprised if he’s the next coach introduced at a podium with a new logo behind him.