Despite the uneven work environment and significant injuries on a bad 5-12 team, Kubiak’s Saints ran the football with more effectiveness than Seattle did. That should appeal to Macdonald and GM John Schneider, who are searching for answers to their run-game woes. Kubiak likely presented those answers throughout his second interview in Seattle.

The Seahawks have yet to hire a new offensive coordinator, but two favorites have emerged with interesting ties for potential additions to the coaching staff.

Are the Seahawks narrowing in on a replacement for fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb? One of the four known candidates has landed a second interview.