As the SB fog settles, it's kinda weird to have the short runway to the 2026 kickoff (Combine, FA, & Draft). In recent seasons, a plethra of threads were already in process due to early outs. This year, the OC search takes pole position in the post-season interests. We had it last year when they let Grubb go, but that was about gutting what existed and starting fresh. This year it's about sustaining continuity...which in some ways might be more difficult, depending on who Kubiak takes to Vegas.
The internal candidates are fairly well known: 4 In-House Candidates Interviewing for OC
IMO, Janocko probably provides the smoothest transition. It could be challenging to break him off from Kubs, but he might not be a play calling OC in Vegas, which would be a reason to stay in Seattle. Not having to start from ground zero, culture, and organizational leadership are also unique advantages.
If Janocko leaves, Peetz might be another option as he's not a Kubiak tag-along. They liked him enough to keep post Grubb debacle, so it probably depends on how much he picked up from the Kubs system.
This is the 1st outside cadidate I've seen get an interview: Hawks to Interview Senger from Cardinals
Not that I think the cards have much to give in terms of coaches...but Senger appears to be a solid candidate a few years down the road. He's young (30), but seems to have a high regard from those that have worked with him. Maybe an opportunity to add him to the staff in another capacity. It'd be a no brainer on his part to work with the Hawks over the Cards.
The internal candidates are fairly well known: 4 In-House Candidates Interviewing for OC
IMO, Janocko probably provides the smoothest transition. It could be challenging to break him off from Kubs, but he might not be a play calling OC in Vegas, which would be a reason to stay in Seattle. Not having to start from ground zero, culture, and organizational leadership are also unique advantages.
If Janocko leaves, Peetz might be another option as he's not a Kubiak tag-along. They liked him enough to keep post Grubb debacle, so it probably depends on how much he picked up from the Kubs system.
This is the 1st outside cadidate I've seen get an interview: Hawks to Interview Senger from Cardinals
Not that I think the cards have much to give in terms of coaches...but Senger appears to be a solid candidate a few years down the road. He's young (30), but seems to have a high regard from those that have worked with him. Maybe an opportunity to add him to the staff in another capacity. It'd be a no brainer on his part to work with the Hawks over the Cards.
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