Seahawks Hire Ryan Grubb as Offensive Coordinator
The Seattle Seahawks have hired Ryan Grubb as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources.
Ryan Grubb to Join Seahawks as Offensive Coordinator
The Seattle Seahawks are hiring former University of Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb to the same position on new coach Mike Macdonald's staff, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel on Friday.
Grubb had accepted the Alabama offensive coordinator job after spending the past two seasons at UW under former Huskies and current Tide coach Kalen DeBoer, coordinating a pass-heavy offense that ranked sixth in FBS in yards per game (487.0) and sixth in scoring (36.7) in that span.
Instead, Grubb will return to Seattle for his first job in the NFL. He becomes the third coordinator hired to Macdonald's Seahawks staff.
Grubb's Success at University of Washington
With Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback, the Huskies led FBS in passing yards per game (355.8) the past two seasons and ranked 15th in dropback percentage, calling passing plays 61.8% of the time.
Grubb also served as the Huskies' quarterbacks coach, working closely in that role with Penix as the QB threw a combined 67 touchdown passes in 28 games over the past two seasons.
That connection will fuel speculation about Seattle drafting Penix, who is widely projected to be taken in the first two rounds.
Grubb's Background and Qualifications
Grubb had worked with coach Kalen DeBoer in four previous stops and served as offensive coordinator for all four programs: UW, Fresno State, Eastern Michigan, and Sioux Falls.
While Grubb has never worked in the NFL, new coach Mike Macdonald stated that play-calling experience in the league is not a prerequisite for the offensive coordinator role.
The Seahawks had interviewed several candidates for the position, including Tanner Engstrand, Chip Kelly, and Brian Johnson.
Potential Impact and Future Plans
Grubb's hiring brings a promising offensive mind to the Seahawks, and his success with a pass-heavy offense at UW suggests that Seattle's offense may become more dynamic in the future.
There is speculation that the Seahawks may consider drafting Michael Penix Jr., given Grubb's history with the quarterback, but no decisions have been made yet.
Overall, Grubb's addition to the coaching staff is seen as a positive move that could help elevate the Seahawks' offense to new heights.
