It sounds like Seahawks general manager John Schneider is in the market for another defensive minded head coach. In the wake of last week’s surprise removal of Pete Carroll, we had heard very little news on the search for his replacement. That changed today when we received several reports of official interview requests, most of them for defensive coordinators. It makes sense, given how poorly Seattle’s defense has played over the last six seasons. In 2023 they finished ranked No. 25 in points allowed per game.
The Seahawks are casting a wide net, though – and today’s reported requests include at least one offensive playcaller. Here’s where we will be tracking reports of the team’s interest in potential head coach candidates.
Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn
The #Seahawks have begun putting out interview slips, and the first is no surprise: They've requested #Cowboys DC Dan Quinn, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 15, 2024
Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero
The #Seahawks requested an interview with #Panthers DC Ejiro Evero for their head coaching job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 15, 2024
Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris
Seahawks requested a head coaching interview with Rams’ defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 15, 2024
Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith
The #Seahawks requested an interview with #Dolphins OC Frank Smith for their head coaching job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 15, 2024
Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka
Seahawks requested a head coaching interview with Giants’ offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 15, 2024
Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham
The #Seahawks requested an interview with #Raiders DC Patrick Graham for their head coaching job, per source.
It’s the second HC request in this cycle for Graham, who already interviewed with the #Chargers.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 16, 2024
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson
The #Seahawks requested an interview with #Lions OC Ben Johnson for their head coaching job, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 16, 2024
Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik
Per source, the Seahawks requested permission to interview Texans OC Bobby Slowik for their head coach opening. Slowik has been one of the most requested candidates for interviews so far this cycle, following his first year as an OC and the success he had with rookie QB CJ Stroud
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) January 16, 2024
