🏈 Macdonald: “We’re Still the Seahawks” ⚡.DH

Mike Macdonald: Seahawks Offense Will Evolve — Not Overhaul — Under Brian Fleury

The Seahawks are fresh off a Super Bowl title.

But 2026 will bring change on one side of the ball.

Klint Kubiak is out after one season as offensive coordinator, taking the Raiders’ head coaching job. In his place: former 49ers assistant Brian Fleury.

So how different will Seattle look?

According to head coach Mike Macdonald — not drastically.

🔄 “We’re Going to Be the Seattle Seahawks”

Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, Macdonald made it clear that continuity remains the foundation.

“We’re going to be the Seattle Seahawks, and we’re going to have a different evolution of our offense, and it’s going to be built on the same principles.”

That’s not coach-speak. That’s identity.

Seattle’s 2025 formula worked:

123.3 rushing yards per game
Physical offensive line play
Play-action efficiency
Ball control in big moments

And it culminated in a Super Bowl win — powered by Kenneth Walker III’s MVP performance.

🏈 What Stays the Same?

✅ Run-first mentality

Seattle leaned heavily on its ground game last year, especially in the postseason.

✅ Sam Darnold under center

The Super Bowl-winning quarterback returns to lead the offense.

✅ System principles

Macdonald emphasized that while play-calling details may shift, the philosophical foundation won’t.

🤔 What Could Change?

Brian Fleury comes from San Francisco — a system rooted in:

Pre-snap motion
Misdirection
Play-action timing
YAC-focused passing

While Macdonald admitted he doesn’t yet know the “exact plays” Fleury will install, he made it clear he trusts the process.

“I know how Brian’s going to operate and how our offensive staff’s going to operate, and I’m really excited to see how they make this thing come to life.”

Translation: structure remains, flavor evolves.

🧠 Why This Matters

Championship teams often face coordinator turnover.

The key question isn’t whether change happens — it’s whether identity survives it.

Macdonald’s message suggests:

No panic
No philosophical reset
No overcorrection

Seattle wants evolution, not reinvention.

And when you’re defending a Super Bowl title, that’s usually the smart move.

🔥 Big Questions for 2026

How will Fleury utilize Sam Darnold?
Will Seattle remain run-heavy or open things up more?
Can Kenneth Walker replicate his dominant postseason?
Will the offense become more motion-based like San Francisco’s?

One thing is clear:

The Seahawks aren’t starting over.

They’re refining.