Once Ben Johnson was going back to Detroit, Seattle had to get Macdonald.
Yeah, not an expert but in my mind they were the two best choices. Saw a tweet somewhere that Ben Johnson really only wanted the Chargers job anyway, very specific for a first time HC. There won't be 7-8 teams with a HC vacancy next year I'd guess either.
Younger, offensive coaches are all the rage right now but despite some talented guys our D is a mess.
So I'm f***ing pumped with this hire.
Literally half Pete's age, too! Love that Schneider wanted to roll the dice on a serious up-an-comer.
Key for Wash is the OC of not an offensive HC. But like Quinn before in Atl if that OC does well going to leave for a HC job like Ryan’s will feel if Slwovik continues to work well with stroud.Seattle needs to grab a good offensive coordinator.
Also, Washington is sorta in a rut now. Johnson and Macdonald were high on their list, now looks like the rumours of Dan Quinn going there might be the outcome.
Seattle needs to grab a good offensive coordinator.
Also, Washington is sorta in a rut now. Johnson and Macdonald were high on their list, now looks like the rumours of Dan Quinn going there might be the outcome.
Doesn't need to be this year. Honestly, to me, past the top 3, no one else is a sure thing to be as good as what Geno was in 2022. Nix, best case he's that good. His main benefit is that he can hit his ceiling faster (ala Mac Jones) and be a cheap option for his rookie deal and 5th year option or franchise tag. Penix Jr. can throw the ball the best of the crop, but you take him knowing that you don't bet on a 12 year career from him with the 2 ACL injuries. Maybe he gives you 7-9 years before his play drops because of injuries and begin a sitting duck back in the pocket.Seems like good hire given strength of team at this point is young talent they have on D
Do Seahawks consider a QB in round 1/2 to pair with new coach
Geno will be 34 so a longterm guy should be viewed as something that is needed either this draft or next
So ONE (1) season as a DC in college and TWO (2) seasons as a DC in the pros.
And now he’s a head coach in the NFL?
Good luck with this one, Seattle.
So ONE (1) season as a DC in college and TWO (2) seasons as a DC in the pros.
And now he’s a head coach in the NFL?
Good luck with this one, Seattle.
Andy Reid was never a coordinator at major college or the NFL level before becoming a HC
Don Shula was a coordinator for 2 yrs before becoming a HC
Mike Tomlin had one year as a DC
Gotta make most of your opportunities, some hot OC/DC candidates miss their chance and they are not mentioned in the coaching realms again.
ex. Ray Horton, Kris Richard, Kellen Moore. We will see how Ben Johnson does in 2024 but if he bombs then his HC services won't be needed.
I certainly don’t fault McDonald - - it’s an absolute no brainer to accept a HC job regardless of how woefully inexperienced you are.
Definitely WTF Seattle is thinking though.
Replacing a long tenured coach is always difficult. But when it’s someone as charismatic and beloved as Carroll being replaced by a guy with essentially ZERO experience, it’s not likely to end well.