assistant coaches the word has come
out. The Seahawks have reported
hiring their defensive coordinator and
offensive coordinator.
On Friday the Seahawks had a press
conference with their new defensive
coordinator. The choice is Aden Durde.
He was a defensive line coach with
the Dallas Cowboys. He is an Englishman
who played some football and coached
some in the UK before coming to United
States. Head coach Mike Macdonald is
expected to call the defensive plays
at least until Durde maybe able to take
the job over. We should expect more
coaching hires too.
It was reported by the Seattle Times
the Seahawks have their offensive
coordinator hired as well. I am sure
another of fans will be happy. The
Seahawks are hiring former Huskies
offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb
for the position. He will call the offense
plays for the Seahawks. I am sure fans
look forward to that.
Under Pete Carroll the offense was
running first then the pass. Often the
passing game came to the forefront
because the running game wasn't
happening or they were beyond in
the game or both. Under Grubb I
expect the run and pass would be
about even though the pass could
be more at the forefront.
This could be good news to DK Metcalf
since we could see more passes thrown
his way. I would say in some respects
he is what Rome Odunze was to the
Huskies. Not sure Odunze will be available
when the Seahawks are ready to draft in
the first round though taking a quarterback
aka Michael Penix Jr., however taking
Jalen McMillan or Ja'Lynn Polk a bit later
in the draft wouldn't be out of the question.
There is a question whether veteran receiver
Tyler Lockett will be back or not since he has
a large salary hit and the Seahawks are over
the cap. They could renegotiate his contract
though if Tyler is willing too.
In baseball a few days ago the Mariners made
a move that was actually related to the Seahawks.
They acquired outfielder Canaan Smith-Njiba
from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is the older brother
of Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njiba. I recall
this has to be a first for brothers playing for Seahawks
and Mariners. Not sure the chance for Canaan to
make the Mariners however has been a good triple-A
player. He could be another player who plays well
at triple-A and not so much in the majors. The M's
have had several of those types over the years.
It was reported right handed pitcher Darren McCaughan
who was designated for assignment when the Mariners
acquired Canaan Smith-Njiba was traded to the Miami
Marlins for cash considerations on Friday. McCaughan
spent much of the last five years at Tacoma. He did
make some appearances for the Mariners when they
needed a starter temporarily or in the bullpen as well.
We wish him the best with the Marlins.
The Mariners will start spring training next week with the
pitchers and catchers reporting on February 15 and position
players. The Mariners have invited 31 non-roster players to
camp. That is more than the opening day roster of 26. Most
likely most of those players won't make the team out of
camp. Only spots available is in the bullpen or as a bench
player. The Mariners could have someone if there is an
injury to a starting pitcher or a position player.
Here you will get news how the players do in camp. Go M's!
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