The Seahawks assistant coach carousel has finally stopped. Tuesday afternoon the team announced the official promotion of Clint Hurtt to defensive coordinator, Sean Desai to associate head coach-defense, Karl Scott was named defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach.
The assistant coaches’ musical chairs saga started after Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Schneider met with Jody Allen Vice Chair of First & Goal Inc which oversees the Seahawks from top to bottom.
CARROLL MAKES CHANGES
With his ob secure and does anyone really think that Carroll’s job was ever in jeopardy? While no one really knows what was said, a recommitment to getting the Seahawks back in the playoffs was no doubt discussed and emphasized. When you go 7-10 record your first losing season in 11 years change is bound to take place.
COACHING DOMINO
The first domino to fall in the assistant coach’s makeover was the firing of Ken Norton Jr as defensive coordinator along with defensive passing- game coordinator Andre Curtis.
Names of various successor internal and external were thrown around. Hurtt was also the favorite according to team sources. After viewing multiple offers from several teams, Sean Desai joined the team as associate defensive head coach. The 38-year-old Desai will team up with Hurt and Karl Scott jumped on board as the team’s defensive passing-game coordinator and defensive backs coach. The 36-year-old Scott spent last year with the Vikings as the team’s defensive backs coach.
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
The Seahawk’s defense was unable to play with any the last several years. Slow starts were coupled with mental breakdowns on third down and very rarely did all eleven plays ever seem to be on the same page from game to game.
Hurt was effective in developing the defensive line and was a player favorite. His experience coupled with the innovation from Desai and Scott will enable the Seahawks to be less predictable on defense. Look for multiple blitz packages, by linebackers and defensive backs. What you won’t see is the defensive line dropping back into pass coverage. Specifically, the LEO position.
OFFENSIVE LINE SHUTTLE
The firing or mutual parting of the ways with offensive line coach Mike Solari last Friday created a vacancy that was filled by Andy Dickerson who was the run game coordinator last season. The promotion to offensive line coach means that Dickerson will work closely with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. The two were with the Rams before jumping ship to start the 2021 season with the Hawks. Also joining the new and improved offensive coaches team Sanjay Lal as the team’s receivers and offensive passing game coordinator. Lal was with the Hawks in 202 as a senior offensive assistant and spent last season in Jacksonville as the Jaguars’ receiver’s coach.
“It’s great to get everybody in the building for the first time together with our new staff and the new outlook that we have for the season,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said through a team press release.
“The fresh start feels exciting, and we’re looking forward to guys stepping up into their roles. The newness with Clint taking over on defense and working together with an old friend of his in Sean Desai gives us a really exciting outlook for the future. Being able to bring in a guy the caliber of Karl Scott to take over the secondary, we’re very fortunate to have landed him as the passing game coordinator.”
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN
Look for a more creative offense with the reigns fully in Waldron’s hands. What that means is more jet sweep for Tyler Lockett, play action for Russell Wilson with receivers running quick routes to open up the deep ball. DK Metcalf will become a vital part of the offense and not just on deep routes. The Hawks will use Metcalf the same way the 49ers use Deebo Samuel. Linning him up in every offensive position.
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