Sports
Jan 28, 2026
The Seahawks’ win over the 49ers could play a key role in keeping offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as head coaching interest around the NFL grows. Photo by: TWSN Sports
The Seattle Seahawks didn't just win big against the San Francisco 49ers; they might have also made a good case for keeping offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in town.

With head coaching jobs opening up around the league, each Seahawks victory makes it easier to convince Kubiak that staying in Seattle is his best option.
If you're a young Seahawks fan, remember that wins can change what happens later, and it's not just about the score.

TKubiak's success is no accident. His offense has consistently gotten better in ways that NFL teams look for when hiring head coaches: it's efficient, balanced, and adaptable.
Good play designs for quarterbacks.
A balanced mix of running and passing plays.
Ability to make changes during the game.
A calm, methodical approach to leadership.
His time in Seattle has gotten him noticed around the league.

A win against a division rival like San Francisco always feels good.
That game showed us:
The offense played smart.
They made the right plays at the right time.
The team trusts Kubiak's play-calling.
Here's something people don't often say about hiring in the NFL:
Winning late in the season amplifies résumés.
Seattle’s timing couldn’t have been better.
Kubiak has been dealing with a lot of interview requests, which can be a headache for any coach.
But he's kept his cool and is sticking to his plan:
Concentrate on his current team
No self-promotion
Let the results speak for themselves
This professional attitude makes him even more attractive to Seattle and other teams.

While other franchises may offer head coach titles, Seattle offers stability.
Consistent Offense
Existing Talent
Stable Support
Chance to Grow
A Solid Foundation: Some coaches prefer to work with an existing team rather than start from scratch.

The Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders are supposedly looking at offensive-focused coaches, so Kubiak's name keeps popping up in discussions.
Even so, interviews don't always mean someone's leaving.
A lot of the time, they just confirm what coaches already think is important.
If Seattle loses Kubiak, here's what could happen:
The offensive plans could get messed up.
Players will have to get used to a new system.
The offense might not be as good.
Keeping Kubiak means the team keeps its rhythm instead of starting over.
For fans new to the team, it's better to have things stay consistent than to make big, flashy changes.

If Kubiak's situation shows us anything, it's that:
Offensive coordinators are moving up the ranks quicker than before.
Teams are looking for coaches who can create systems.
Younger coaches are getting more opportunities.
Seattle's now trying to keep up with these changes.

The next few weeks are crucial and will decide a few things:
Will Kubiak take a head coaching job somewhere else?
Will Seattle try to keep him for the long run?
How will all the coaching changes across the league play out?
Right now, every win the Seahawks get makes a stronger case for keeping things as they are.
Seattle's victory against San Francisco shows how sticking together pays off.
Klint Kubiak's next move is up in the air, but here's the thing:
It's tough to leave a winning team.
And Seattle is giving him good reasons to stick around.