Seeking more balance on offense, Seahawks fire coordinator Ryan Grubb

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.SEATTLE (AP) — First-year Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald was dissatisfied with his team's lack of balance on offense, and that cost offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb his job.

Grubb was fired Monday, a day after the Seahawks concluded a 10-7 season with a 30-25 victory over the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams. He oversaw an offense that finished 28th in the league in rushing while quarterback Geno Smith set franchise records.

“We did a lot of great things,” Macdonald said. “It’s just my vision for our offense, I…