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.”

It’s why Mike Macdonald fired Ryan Grubb on Monday. “You can be ‘Head Coach of the Offense,’” Jori Epstein, senior NFL writer for Yahoo! Sports, told The News Tribune on KJR-FM radio. Yes, many around the league see being Seattle’s offensive coordinator for defensive-minded head coach Macdonald as a prime opportunity for a 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.

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.