Macdonald fired Ryan Grubb last week. The move came one day after the former University of Washington offensive coordinator finished his only season as Seattle’s OC. The Seahawks missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the first time that’s happened since the 2008-’09 seasons.

The NFL is ramping up the annual coach hiring cycle. Thus far only one head coach opening has been filled as Mike Vrabel has replaced Jerod Mayo as the New England Patriots' head coach. There are still a lot of other positions open,

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is going through the process of appointing a new offensive coordinator after relieving Ryan Grubb of his duties. Thus far, Macdonald has identified, at least publicly, three candidates. They are Hank Fraley (Lions OL coach), Klint Kubiak (Saints OC), and Thomas Brown (Bears interim HC).

Mike Macdonald brought Frazier in as an assistant head coach to help lead the Seahawks' staff following the change in leadership from Pete Carroll. Frazier has been in the NFL as a coach for over 25 years, including several years as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.

Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is clearly showing a desire to return to coaching. In late December it was announced Carroll was interested in the Bears’ top job, and he even recently completed an interview with Chicago. Now, there is another team inquiring about Carroll’s potential services.

The Chicago Bears have made an announcement about former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy amid their hiring search.

The Chicago Bears have completed an interview with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their head coach vacancy, the team announced Wednesday. It marked the team's 12th interview in the first round of the coaching search.

The Chicago Bears plan to interview former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their head-coaching job Thursday, a league source confirmed Tuesday. ESPN first reported the news. The outlet and others also reported Tuesday that the Dallas Cowboys denied the Bears’ request to interview Dallas coach Mike McCarthy for the vacant coaching job.

The Seahawks are getting another look at Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kuibiak. According to a Thursday morning report by NFL Network, Seattle is bringing him in for a second interview, which will be in-person.