The Seattle Seahawks have the difficult task of replacing offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who proved to be an elite play-caller during the 2025 campaign.
Of course, Kubiak was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders to be their next head coach, a move the team made official on Tuesday.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the four names to keep an eye on as Kubiak’s replacement in Seattle are quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, offensive line coach John Benton, pass-game coordinator Jake Peetz and Detroit Lions run-game coordinator Hank Fraley.
Breer adds that Janocko is the favorite for the Raiders’ offensive coordinator job, but the veteran coach would likely choose the Seahawks if offered the same position because he can call plays in Seattle.
Andrew Janocko, who has been Kubiak’s quarterbacks coach in all three of his stops as an offensive coordinator (Vikings, Saints, Seahawks), is the widely presumed leader to be Kubiak’s OC in Las Vegas. The only thing I see stopping that from happening would be if the Seahawks move to promote him to offensive coordinator, which would give Janocko the chance to call plays.
If Janocko were named OC in Seattle, I’d guess that Seattle offensive line coach John Benton will go to Vegas with Kubiak and become the Raiders’ OC. Either way, I’d view Janocko, Benton and pass-game coordinator Jake Peetz as the top internal candidates to be Macdonald’s coordinator, with Lions run-game coordinator Hank Fraley looming as one outside name to watch.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has hinted that Kubiak’s replacement would likely come from in-house, so barring a mass exodus that includes the first three coaches, Fraley is the least likely to be hired.
“A really important part of what we’re doing here is continuity,” Macdonald said. “Right there, that’s where my mind is.”
Janocko has coached under Kubiak at multiple stops, so it’s definitely logical to believe he’s a top candidate for Raiders offensive coordinator.
But the ability to call plays, something Kubiak will be doing in Las Vegas, gives the Seahawks a distinct advantage over the Raiders if Janocko has his pick between the two places.
Given Macdonald’s desire for continuity and the existing relationship between Janocko and quarterback Sam Darnold, we believe the Seahawks will turn to Janocko as their next offensive coordinator.
