Klint Kubiak Opens Up: Why Saturday’s Game Could Make or Break Everything Amid Job Hunt Drama

Klint Kubiak’s bye week looked like a whirlwind from the outside—six head-coaching interviews, dabbling in a variety of front-office talks, and yet, the man’s mind? It was locked in tight with the Seattle Seahawks’ playoff push. Sure, those phone calls were flattering, a nod from the NFL universe signaling that the next step might very well be head coach. But Kubiak? He’s all about the here and now—prepping his team for that crucial divisional round clash. The timing couldn’t have been nuttier; juggling interview schedules on his days off, then diving straight back into game prep. The humility and focus here is ace—he’s grateful, no doubt, but his heart and hustle belong to the Seahawks’ postseason run. Because let’s be honest, every coach dreams of the big lights, but the real grind… it’s the playoffs that craft legacies. LEARN MORE

Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak had a busy bye week, interviewing for six different head-coaching jobs. But Kubiak says he was busier with his current job.

Kubiak said this week that last week’s primary focus was preparing for Seattle’s divisional round playoff game, and his own head-coaching prospects were only secondary.

“There’s a lot going on, it was on a couple of our days off, which was perfect timing, then right back to business,” Kubiak said.

Kubiak said he appreciates that so many NFL teams consider him a potential head coach but he even more wants to prepare the Seahawks for the playoffs.

“They were good conversations,” he said. “Very flattered for that opportunity. But we’ve worked our entire season, our whole lives for games like this. This is the most important thing.”