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.

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

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.

The Seattle Seahawks firing offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season understandably left some wondering if head coach Mike Macdonald could want an upgrade at quarterback over veteran Geno Smith.

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.

Whether Mike Macdonald picks an experienced play caller or an up-and-comer, the to-do list for Ryan Grubb's replacement is quite clear.

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.

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