What will a Kubiak offense look like?

hawksfanohio · Mar 8, 2025

I remember that it was reported in the 2021 draft, Minnesota was looking to trade up to draft Justin Fields, but of course they couldn't come to terms on an agreement. The Offensive Coordinator for Minnesota at that time was Kubiak. This could signal an attempt to sign him, but who knows?

In 2024 with the Saints, Kubiak ran the highest percentage of outside runs in the league. Fields has the 2nd most outside runs for a qb in the league behind Lamar Jackson.

Kubiak's style is often compared to Kyle Shanahan's due to utilizing a balanced attack and consistent offense built around a strong offensive line. One of the main differences is that Kubiak seems to favor a running qb in his system, which could explain his past interest in Fields.

Based on this, what will a Kubiak offense look like in Seattle? What players can we see him targeting in free agency and the draft?

Rat · Mar 8, 2025

Didn't he only come to Seattle to coach Geno? lol

DeSeahawk · Mar 8, 2025

Year one will rank between #15 and #20 while they get the right pieces in place.

It's ok cuz the defense is going to rank #1 in every category and hold the opposing teams to an average of - 9 points per game.

TheLost · Mar 8, 2025

2 to 3 Wins from the Defense is what it will look like. I am getting flashbacks of the Dave Craig come home I am sorry memories of when I wanted him gone.

Scout · Mar 8, 2025

The right answer is no one knows because the offense is being blown up.

toffee · Mar 8, 2025

hawksfanohio said:
I remember that it was reported in the 2021 draft, Minnesota was looking to trade up to draft Justin Fields, but of course they couldn't come to terms on an agreement. The Offensive Coordinator for Minnesota at that time was Kubiak. This could signal an attempt to sign him, but who knows?

In 2024 with the Saints, Kubiak ran the highest percentage of outside runs in the league. Fields has the 2nd most outside runs for a qb in the league behind Lamar Jackson.

Kubiak's style is often compared to Kyle Shanahan's due to utilizing a balanced attack and consistent offense built around a strong offensive line. One of the main differences is that Kubiak seems to favor a running qb in his system, which could explain his past interest in Fields.

Based on this, what will a Kubiak offense look like in Seattle? What players can we see him targeting in free agency and the draft?

Run Sam Howell run!

toffee · Mar 8, 2025

DeSeahawk said:
Year one will rank between #15 and #20 while they get the right pieces in place.

It's ok cuz the defense is going to rank #1 in every category and hold the opposing teams to an average of - 9 points per game.

Flash back to Wilson's first season with the Broncos. Their #1 defense ran out of gas after half of season when the offense consistently couldn't stay on the field

DeSeahawk · Mar 8, 2025

In the early 90's that's what would happen with us. Next season the offense will do just enough to keep things competitive. The new run game will eat enough clock to keep the time of possession reasonable. In '26, thats when we see the offense start winning the games more often. At least thats what my Ouija board told me

Maelstrom787 · Mar 8, 2025

We're going to see fairly classic zone blocking scheme principles along the line. It'll look like a throwback. Living in 21 and 12 personnel with a huge amount of under center snaps for the quarterback. Tons of FB usage and utilizing move TEs/H-Backs/FBs in dual back formations. The running game will be outside zone or bust. They're going to hammer those Alex Gibbs Mike Shanahan basics, with modernizations, until they work.

Get used to a lot of this, and watch this for an example of what you're going to be looking for from our linemen and our backs in 2025. The master himself, Alex Gibbs, runs it down for you with film cut-ups. Lots of colorful language if I recall correctly.

Ozzy · Mar 8, 2025

It’s going to look a lot like San Fran which I’ve loved over the years. I’m excited for it.

Maelstrom787 · Mar 8, 2025

Also, watch the Arian Foster/Matt Schaub Texans too.

SNDavidson · Mar 8, 2025

wide zone with a running qb

Natethegreat · Mar 8, 2025

hawksfanohio said:
I remember that it was reported in the 2021 draft, Minnesota was looking to trade up to draft Justin Fields, but of course they couldn't come to terms on an agreement. The Offensive Coordinator for Minnesota at that time was Kubiak. This could signal an attempt to sign him, but who knows?

In 2024 with the Saints, Kubiak ran the highest percentage of outside runs in the league. Fields has the 2nd most outside runs for a qb in the league behind Lamar Jackson.

Kubiak's style is often compared to Kyle Shanahan's due to utilizing a balanced attack and consistent offense built around a strong offensive line. One of the main differences is that Kubiak seems to favor a running qb in his system, which could explain his past interest in Fields.

Based on this, what will a Kubiak offense look like in Seattle? What players can we see him targeting in free agency and the draft?

Or it could mean they have interest in Jalen Milroe.

Maelstrom787 · Mar 8, 2025

Natethegreat said:
Or it could mean they have interest in Jalen Milroe.

I wouldn't really be opposed to it. I think he's such a special athlete that he could succeed as Taysom Hill type player that moves around the formation if he can't develop enough as a passer.

I prefer guys with more pocket acumen than I think Milroe will ever have, but I'm interested in the idea of betting on athleticism and trying to fill in the gaps along the way a la Philadelphia.

SNDavidson · Mar 8, 2025

It aligns with how Mac witnessed the Ravens find success with a dual threat qb. When it works, with the right offensive line, and the right balance, you have the factor you had with RW3 wherein you could defend it perfectly but we're playing backyard football at a professional level and you're not.

I cringed at myself thinking "can you win the game in the first quarter?..." lol. But with our soon to be top 5 defense when assembled and this style of offense just making it a bad day for opponents, come 4th quarter they're done. Absolutely championship style football.

pmedic920 · Mar 8, 2025

Scout said:
The right answer is no one knows because the offense is being blown up.

I agree completely.

If he’s smart he’ll play to his team’s strengths, and currently too many pieces are missing.

Hard to predict an offensive scheme when there isn’t even a QB in place.

toffee · Mar 8, 2025

Maelstrom787 said:
We're going to see fairly classic zone blocking scheme principles along the line. It'll look like a throwback. Living in 21 and 12 personnel with a huge amount of under center snaps for the quarterback. Tons of FB usage and utilizing move TEs/H-Backs/FBs in dual back formations. The running game will be outside zone or bust. They're going to hammer those Alex Gibbs Mike Shanahan basics, with modernizations, until they work.

Get used to a lot of this, and watch this for an example of what you're going to be looking for from our linemen and our backs in 2025. The master himself, Alex Gibbs, runs it down for you with film cut-ups. Lots of colorful language if I recall correctly.

You da man!

Jville · Mar 8, 2025

Maelstrom787 said:
We're going to see fairly classic zone blocking scheme principles along the line. It'll look like a throwback. Living in 21 and 12 personnel with a huge amount of under center snaps for the quarterback. Tons of FB usage and utilizing move TEs/H-Backs/FBs in dual back formations. The running game will be outside zone or bust. They're going to hammer those Alex Gibbs Mike Shanahan basics, with modernizations, until they work.

Get used to a lot of this, and watch this for an example of what you're going to be looking for from our linemen and our backs in 2025. The master himself, Alex Gibbs, runs it down for you with film cut-ups. Lots of colorful language if I recall correctly.

This Alex Gibbs video would be an excellent addition to the "Students of the Game" forum.

Thanks for posting.

OneLofaTatupu · Mar 8, 2025

TheLost said:
2 to 3 Wins from the Defense is what it will look like. I am getting flashbacks of the Dave Craig come home I am sorry memories of when I wanted him gone.

Doubt that. I’d say our defense was the difference maker in many games last year. When the D was bad we lost and vice versa. Very few games stand out as offensive explosions. One maybe (v cards)

hawksfanohio · Mar 8, 2025

Maelstrom787 said:
We're going to see fairly classic zone blocking scheme principles along the line. It'll look like a throwback. Living in 21 and 12 personnel with a huge amount of under center snaps for the quarterback. Tons of FB usage and utilizing move TEs/H-Backs/FBs in dual back formations. The running game will be outside zone or bust. They're going to hammer those Alex Gibbs Mike Shanahan basics, with modernizations, until they work.

Get used to a lot of this, and watch this for an example of what you're going to be looking for from our linemen and our backs in 2025. The master himself, Alex Gibbs, runs it down for you with film cut-ups. Lots of colorful language if I recall correctly.

I'm excited for an old school type offense like this one. I loved the Alex Gibbs style zone blocking scheme and implementing the wide zone. I wonder who he will look at to play FB?

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