The Seattle Seahawks can't allow any outside noise right now. They still have a job to finish, and everything else can wait until after the Super Bowl. That's why even Klint Kubiak refuses to talk about his future.
The Seahawks' offense coordinator shut down multiple questions about the Las Vegas Raiders at Super Bowl media day. He's firmly expected to be their new head coach, but he can't be hired until after the big game.
Even so, not talking about it doesn't mean that it's not a reality. That's why the fans and coach Mike Macdonald might be thrilled to know that offensive line coach John Benton isn't going anywhere, according to Corbin K. Smith of the Emerald City Spectrum.
Seattle Seahawks OL coach John Benton might not follow Klint Kubiak to the Raiders
"When asked about his coaching status, John Benton smiled and said, 'I’m a Seahawk.' He spoke with me about his excitement on the continuity Seahawks have on the offensive line. He could go to Vegas with Kubiak, but allure of staying with that group should be noted," Smith wrote.
Benton hasn't been in Seattle for long; he joined the coaching staff in February, 2025. However, he's a long-tenured and well-respected assistant coach, with 33 years of coaching experience and 19 in the league.
Some speculated he could follow Kubiak to Sin City because he joined him in Seattle after coaching together in New Orleans last season. He was a no-brainer candidate for a promotion to offensive coordinator, with Kubiak most likely handling play-calling duties.
And while nothing is official and that possibility might still be on the table, it looks like he's not interested in moving at the moment. Also, with Kubiak leaving, he might be in line for a promotion in Mike Macdonald's coaching staff.
There's only one head-coaching vacancy left in the league. Most teams have already reshaped their coaching staffs or are halfway there. That leaves Kubiak, a first-time head coach, stuck between a rock and a hard place with not many high-end options to join him with the Raiders. Likewise, it also leaves the Seahawks scrambling to replace one of the most prominent figures in their coaching staff.
Whatever the case, there's a common sentiment shared throughout the Seahawks organization. They still have a job to finish, and whatever comes after February 8 will be something to deal with once they reach that bridge. Nothing else matters right now.