Seahawks general manager John Schneider told reporters yesterday that the team will begin interviewing candidates for their head coach vacancy today. Fans should definitely not expect Schneider to be too open about the search, certainly not sharing the constant-cringe type updates like the Falcons are for their head coach search. However, we do know Seattle has requested interviews with at least eight different coordinators around the league.
Naturally, Seahawks fans have been sharing their thoughts on the search all week since Pete Carroll was officially removed as head coach. Here’s what 12s are sharing on the search to replace Carroll.
A playoff game…. And a #Seahawks job interview? Winner of the game hands over their respective OC/DC? Who says no??? pic.twitter.com/h4zZfdlsLa
— Dr. Ball Knower (@seeeeaaaahawks) January 17, 2024
Guy is a true alpha male. Bring him in!!! #seahawks https://t.co/HsyYwOmf8O pic.twitter.com/SRFFNP7zG8
— casual sports fan (@Thoroldboy) January 17, 2024
#Seahawks #nfl
Have to at least interview Harbaugh doing our due dilligence. Polarizing or not I want to win and we are losing ground to SF & LA in the NFC West. Sweep the leg. #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/hFzh7CRDOa— erik22lax (@erik22lax) January 17, 2024
College coach fleeing a scandal?! Sounds like a future #Seahawks coach to me! https://t.co/8TYSsiiSZj
— Seattle Teacher’s Burner (@Sea_Teacher) January 17, 2024
Seahawks coaching candidates rankings for me.
I’m happy with any of these being our next HC1. Bobby Slowik
2. Mike MacDonald
3. Ben Johnson
4. Dave canalesMike tomlin (ain’t happening but a man can dream)#Seahawks
— RipCityPac (@RipCityPac) January 17, 2024
Is Dave Canales really that good? I know he’s doing well this season but how has he been before this year? Is he really ready for a HC job? #Seahawks
— RipCityPac (@RipCityPac) January 17, 2024
#Seahawks … if you’re not pursuing @LaneKiffin, you’re stupid.
Alabama already made that mistake.
His dad was a defensive God; he’s an offensive genius who’s made a ton of mistakes, came back to rebuild 3 programs.
If you don’t think he saved Saban’s ass, you’re uninformed. pic.twitter.com/Kllz5vbUEq
— Conn Ditty (@REALMPConnelly) January 17, 2024
Why #Seahawks should target offense–and Ben Johnson–in head coach search, by @seasidejoenews https://t.co/eaMCM8SkMo
— Hawk 'n' Roll Songbird 🇺🇦🌻 (@R_n_RSongbird) January 17, 2024
#Seahawks, PLEASE interview Eric Bieniemy!
— ThaDabCrab (@ThaDabCrab) January 17, 2024
If the #Seahawks are going for a coach to fix the defense, Mike Macdonald is the guy. If they're trying to keep the culture and have an offensive scheme guy, then Canales is it.
— Gold Taco (@GoldTac0) January 17, 2024
#TedLasso #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/IozxIo20aE
— dean krippaehne (@deankrippaehne) January 17, 2024
Blog: Takeaways from John Schneider's press conference and several thoughts on the latest rumblings on the #Seahawks HC search https://t.co/XmAXjTMChp
— Rob Staton (@robstaton) January 17, 2024
I’d love this move considering what he did with Amon Ra. I compared JSN to Amon Ra before the draft and that actually might come true. #Seahawks https://t.co/BW64QTwaNA
— Jack (@jacksportz) January 16, 2024
Bring back Pete!
Bring back Pete!
Bring back Pete!#PeteCarroll #Seahawks #GoHawks— Hugo Nogo (@gohugonogo) January 16, 2024
#JimSchwartz???!!! Jim Schwartz????!!!!!!!!!!! If the #Seahawks hire Jim effing Schwartz, I will blow up the stadium or something as drastic. I cannot stand that man. He is not #headcoach material.@NFL https://t.co/Y243ziblfP
— ᴀᴀʀᴏɴᴊʜɪʟʟ 🤬 (@aaronjhill) January 16, 2024
Let it BANG JOHN #Seahawks https://t.co/sIah3SVmrz pic.twitter.com/58KU5oUojD
— 𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙤 (@JJtoJSN) January 16, 2024
Sound exactly like the #Seahawks ngl lol
— Ca〽️eron (@cameron_plautz) January 16, 2024
Alright who y’all want #Seahawks
— Seahawks (9-8) (@scaryseahawk) January 16, 2024
#Seahawks have requested interviews with both Ben Johnson and Bobby Slowik. Young offensive minds.
Now that search is growing I’m getting more and more excited. Hopefully they land the right person for the job.
— Seattle Sports Show (@Sea_Sports_Show) January 16, 2024
Harbaugh 👀#Seahawks
— ✭🇬🇷Μπλε μύτη🇬🇧✭ (@ValeKunDo) January 16, 2024
Slowik und Johnson schon eher die Kandidaten die mir gefallen würden 👍#Seahawks https://t.co/ltShvDTK0B
— 🤜🏻🦅Philipp⚒️🤛🏿 (@Philipp_Swl) January 16, 2024
I would like Ben Johnson to be our coach dk, JSN, Lockett and K9 ooooo we cooking #Seahawks
— Afc Abdi 🇪🇹 (@Ethiokiddd) January 16, 2024
Would you like Mike Vrabel head coach of the #Seahawks?:
Adam Schefter: “He’s had a great relationship with the [Seahawks] General Manager John Schneider for quite some time.”
[📷: Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Sports] pic.twitter.com/iMElWdQFco
— HawkMania (@hawkmania4) January 16, 2024
Let’s gooooo #Seahawks https://t.co/sIah3SVmrz pic.twitter.com/fYLBkUyh8P
— 𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙤 (@JJtoJSN) January 16, 2024
Here’s our guy! #Seahawks https://t.co/hqyTmH3VOL
— LockettUp (@LockettUp2021) January 16, 2024
#Seahawks https://t.co/i8NneOQL46
— Toby Srebnik (he/him) (@fsutoby) January 16, 2024
#Seahawks pic.twitter.com/GorW0GITbD
— Dilligaf010 (@Dilligaf0102) January 16, 2024
WAR IS OVER #seahawks https://t.co/hMuYM2hBM4
— Bryson Bray (@BrysonBrayhawks) January 16, 2024
What the Pete apologists and loyalists don’t understand is that you can be a great and HOF coach and still be fired.
This team has lost its edge including a championship culture so a change was inevitable. #seahawks #NFL #NFLnaESPN
— DJ (@DavidHe74788346) January 16, 2024
So, majority is crying over Pete being let go. SMH
How long do you want to wait? Till he’s 80? Appreciate what he’s done but stop the nonsense, stop whining, we all age. Move on, go forward, seek for better results!#Seahawks— iBall (@SportsVia) January 16, 2024
I’m here for it 👀 #Seahawks https://t.co/ipk2WQKeeG
— SEAHAWKGOON (@TheSeaToSeattle) January 16, 2024
Do not hire Dan Quinn #Seahawks
— Chill (@Chillionaire_NW) January 16, 2024
Please announce that Mile Vrabel or Mike Macdonald are interviewing for the #Seahawks 🤞🤞
— Ty Delbridge (@TyDelbridge) January 16, 2024
Somebody mentioned that Harbaugh may not be a right fit for the #Seahawks I would love to see him as coach, but they may be right. He strikes me as a bit headstrong. Not sure if he and John Schneider would get along.
— Daniel Bastaja (@kupac1) January 16, 2024
Seattle should 100% go after Tomlin if he's leaves Pittsburgh. #seahawks https://t.co/Yx73oNqjTo
— Michael Adams (@Michael_AdamsTX) January 16, 2024
Is there some reason the #Seahawks aren't asking to interview Eric Bieniemy?
— ThaDabCrab (@ThaDabCrab) January 16, 2024
Evero Requested for an interview with the #Seahawks This one is a brilliant call in my opinion. His achievement on his side of the ball for the #Panthers this year was phenomenal. Top 5 NFL defence with Jaycee Horn and Shaq Thompson missing significant time. pic.twitter.com/v5eLvJKfgw
— 12 Talk Podcast (@12TalkPod) January 16, 2024
Bring Dave Canales to Seattle #Seahawks
— PDXReign (@PDXReign04) January 16, 2024
Looking forward to a decade of anonymous coaches and 3rd place NFC West, non-playoffs finishes in our immediate #Seahawks future.
Hello, Darkness, my old friend… https://t.co/9Uu6vcVYGj
— Added Value (@SwagPoker) January 16, 2024
If you read my tweets, you've likely noticed that I've been positive and pretty supportive of just about everyone candidate the #Seahawks have been interested in…and that's because I think they're all qualified coaches…
— J's Trident Podcast (@Jtalkhawk) January 16, 2024
We lost part of #Seattle when we lost #PeteCarroll. #Seahawks to interview #DanQuinn , five others for coaching job, reports sayhttps://t.co/iuyMUgmBOz
— Gene Stout (@popmusiccritic) January 16, 2024
Not sure why Canales isn’t hired by the #Seahawks he’s dicing up the eagles here.
— Yodilicious (@yodifox) January 16, 2024
I think I'd go with Mike Vrabel if it was up to me.#Seahawks pic.twitter.com/Cd1BnmuZu3
— Sean Eyman (@UHawkFan12) January 16, 2024
#Seahawks haven’t interviewed Jimmy Harbs yet 🧐
— DiscGawlfer (@DiscGawlfer) January 16, 2024
I’m learning more about the guys the #Seahawks are planning to interview and I’m learning some good stuff. It’s a solid list. But if Dave Canales isn’t on it, they’re failing.
— Colby Patnode (@CPat11) January 16, 2024
I like that the Seahawks are interviewing everybody but I’m really scared of making a mistake😭 #seahawks
— Seahawks Thoughts (@Huhum75559273) January 16, 2024
If Seattle really wants Ben Johnson or Mike MacDonald, the chances of landing one of the two are high. Seattle will be higher on the lists of places people would like to go. It’s a good situation to inherit, and a strong foundation to build on. #Seahawks
#NFL— Dr. Ball Knower (@seeeeaaaahawks) January 16, 2024
“𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: #Seahawks have hired Dan Qu..” pic.twitter.com/x2z291rInq
— 𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙤 (@JJtoJSN) January 16, 2024
There’s no point in worrying. It looks like John is going to interview the entire league to find the guy he likes. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/IzzzsjpEnO
— Bryson Bray (@BrysonBrayhawks) January 16, 2024
So apparently Jody Allen was so upset about Pete’s last few years he had to go despite the fact they have no clear pick for a replacement.
The #Seahawks are just a “Help Wanted” NFL franchise now.
This is… pic.twitter.com/Bs4GEjC5GL
— Will J Doogs (@12thManinNC) January 16, 2024
Just my .2c
I don't want to KEEP Pete's Culture. I want a Coach who brings in a NEW Culture! We need a Coach from a new tree, not Pete 2.0 (Quinn). #Seahawks #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/hT484QoLJb— Q™ (@QbinMissile) January 16, 2024
These coaches we’ve interviewed are BAD.. Again I understand that Mike and Ben have not been interviewed because they’re in the playoffs but maaaan Panthers DC are you serious? 🧐 #seahawks
— Seahawks Thoughts (@Huhum75559273) January 15, 2024
I’d say that if you think that Dan Quinn would be a wise choice by John Schneider & the #Seahawks for multiple reasons – like I do – it would be a bit impetuous to change your mind after 1 result.
But it was disconcerting. No doubt. https://t.co/dU0PHxPplY
— Mitch Levy (@Mitch_Seattle) January 15, 2024