Klint Kubiak was a brilliant offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the one season he spent with the team. Kubiak's scheme was well-suited for quarterback Sam Darnold, and he understood how to balance the passing game with an efficient running attack. But now, Kubiak is gone.
He was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders to be that team's new head coach. To replace him, Seattle hired Brian Fleury, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers. Should Seattle fans be worried about whatever changes might take place to the offensive system? Darnold says no.
Speaking with the media after a minicamp session, the quarterback said, "Fleury has been great. His command, his presence, the way that he installs it with the run game, pass game, his command over the entire system has been incredible...He’s going to hold us to a high standard and not let us stoop down to a certain level knowing that we can continue to rise and continue to get better..."
Sam Darnold says the things that Seattle Seahawks fans want to hear about Brian Fleury
To be sure, 12s shouldn't expect drastic changes by Fleury. The system he runs is close to the kind that Kubiak ran in 2025. Seahawks fans should expect a pass-run balance, at least as much as most NFL teams are balanced, with a slight tilt to throwing the ball more.
Fleury's scheme should allow Sam Darnold not to have to be perfect all the time. The pressure will be reduced on him as long as the running backs can be productive. The offensive line should be the same as 2025, and run-block quite well. In other words, the productivity of the offense on the way to winning a title last season should remain close to the same level, barring any key injuries.
And that last part, ultimately, is what will make or break the season for the Seattle Seahawks. Brian Fleury, who appears to be as promised when hired, meaning a cerebral coach who is a bit quieter and less vocally emotional than other coaches in his position, might be calling plays for the first time in his career, but he has the experience to be able to do that well.
As long as Darnold and players such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba can stay available for games, Seattle should have a good offense. The scheme won't change much, potentially just be tweaked enough to have even better efficiency, and allow the defense and special teams to keep the team winning at a high level.
Of course, rookie running back Jadarian Price will need to not turn the ball over and be solid in pass protection, but he has the skill to be a high-performing player. Fleury's system will absolutely need that to be at peak performance.
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