It’s possible more candidates will emerge before the Seahawks make a final decision. Understanding the philosophical differences that emerged between Macdonald and Grubb, we’ve ranked the present three candidates through the eyes of Macdonald.

In the aftermath of Ryan Grubb's dismissal, Mike Macdonald has already gone to work publicly selling the Seahawks new offensive coordinator vacancy.

The Seahawks saw success and production from their rookies that head coach Mike Macdonald said will “pay dividends for us in the future.”

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is spending the early portion of the offseason reflecting on his debut season. Macdonald has already overseen one big-time staff change, relieving offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb of his duties. The Seahawks are now searching for their next offensive play caller.

While Mike Macdonald acknowledged the decision isn't his to make, he vouched for Geno Smith to be back under center for the Seahawks next season.

The Seattle Seahawks first year under Mike MacDonald has been what most would consider a mild success. Failing to achieve a playoff berth in the hyper-competitive NFC, where the #7 seeded Green Bay Packers finished the year at 11-6,

When Macdonald spoke with the media in his season-ending press conference earlier this week he stated the obvious about Grubb's offense letting DK down.

Macdonald said he will give leeway to the new offensive coordinator to hire his own assistants. That has Seahawks line coach Scott Huff and others on notice, waiting uncomfortably.

During his end-of-season news conference, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald talked about the change at offensive coordinator and what he expects from the next one.

An alignment thing and a vision thing,” Macdonald says of his difference with Grubb. Here are some candidates for what he wants.

The Seattle Seahawks are once again in the market for an offensive coordinator, who will be their second in as many seasons. Seattle let Ryan Grubb leave the day after the season concluded, citing differences in offensive philosophies as the reason.