Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald relieved offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb of his duties, citing a philosophical divide. It was a sizable decision, and the Seahawks will now begin the process of searching for their next offensive coordinator. We’ve identified three potential candidates that possess direct ties to Macdonald’s coaching past.
Mike Macdonald says no real timeline for hiring an OC. Says team has put in a couple slips for interviews already.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) January 7, 2025
Tee Martin
Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin continues to do a phenomenal job with MVP QB Lamar Jackson. A former professional player, Martin understands the importance of balancing the run game with the passing game. He also crossed paths with Macdonald for two seasons (2022-23) in Baltimore.
Andy Bischoff
Los Angeles Chargers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Andy Bischoff has done a fantastic job helping Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman oversee their run-first offense. Bischoff and Macdonald spent six campaigns together (2015-20) on staff in Baltimore. There’s obviously shared ties between them and both Harbaugh brothers. The Seahawks could entice him by offering a promotion to play-calling duties, a responsibility he does not currently hold in LA.
Matt Weiss
Would Macdonald be willing to deal with the potential backlash? Matt Weiss was fired as Michigan co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2023 during an investigation of alleged computer access crimes. Weiss has worked under both Jim and John Harbaugh during his coaching career, overlapping with Macdonald in Baltimore from 2014-20, and again at Michigan in 2021.
