Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald made a big decision once his debut season in charge ended, firing first-year offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Macdonald was dissatisfied with the inconsistencies, as the Seahawks concluded the campaign sixth in passing, but 30th in rushing. The process of appointing Grubb’s successor will begin immediately.
Macdonald also admitted that more staff changes may arrive when the new OC is appointed.
Macdonald says there could be more changes to coaching staff depending on who is hired as the OC. Says that person will be given latitude to sort out staff.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) January 7, 2025
Seattle’s next play-caller may prefer to assemble his own offensive coaching staff. With that possibility in mind, we’ve identified three additional assistant coaches who may follow Grubb out the exit door.
Kennedy Polamulu | RB coach
The Seahawks struggled to run the football effectively throughout 2024, averaging just 100.3 rushing yards per contest. Veteran running back coach Kennedy Polamulu joined the staff this past season after spending the previous three campaigns with the Las Vegas Raiders (2021-23). The next OC may have a different running backs coach in mind.
Scott Huff | OL coach
Offensive line coach Scott Huff will almost certainly be a casualty of Grubb’s dismissal. Huff spent two seasons (2022-23) coaching with Grubb at The University of Washington before following him to Seattle. The Seahawks’ offensive line struggled mightily throughout 2024, and the OL position coach is often an extension of the OC. The next play-caller will prefer a change.
Zak Hill | Offensive assistant
Offensive assistant/quality control coach Zak Hill could also be searching for alternative opportunities. Hill was an odd appointment last offseason, having spent the previous two campaigns (2022-23) as a high school coach in the Phoenix area. He was familiar to Grubb, having been Arizona State’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two seasons (2020-21).
