Seattle hires Klint Kubiak to be next offensive coordinator.
Klint Kubiak is headed to Seattle. Kubiak, the former Saints offensive coordinator, took over playcalling duties in New Orleans in 2024 and the offense scored 91 points in the first two weeks of the season. The offense was amongst the most explosive in NFL history through 2 games before being ravaged by an onslaught of injuries.
Kubiak replaces Seattle’s first year OC in Ryan Grubb, who was called up from the collegiate ranks to take the reigns of the Seahawks offense in 2024.
Kubiak’s vertical passing attack led to a breakout for Rashid Shaheed, who was outpacing former 2022 first round pick Chris Olave in yards and targets prior to a season ending surgery.
Kubiak now inherits an offensive unit loaded at the skill positions, with an established veteran at QB in Geno Smith. Their biggest concern is the inconsistent (at best) offensive line play that plagued the Seahawks throughout the season in 2024. If Seattle addresses the OLine issues they’ve been plagued by, Kubiak’s aggressive play action and zone schemes could raise the stocks of the wide receiver and running back rooms, respectively.
DK Metcalf as a deep threat with calculated shot plays using his 4.33 speed like Shaheed, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba operating in the middle of the field with surgical precision like Olave. The running backs will benefit from his zone running scheme and usage of the screen game. Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III both have been plagued by inefficiency on a per carry basis. Cause for optimism in Seattle for all fantasy relevant options.
Author: Justin Currie (@Chev90)