Shane Waldron Got a Huge Promotion And The 12s Are Still Picking Apart His Seattle Years

Hold up, 12s! Remember Shane Waldron, the guy who ran our offense for a few years? Well, buckle up, because the Jacksonville Jaguars just dropped some big news that’s got us all doing a double-take. They're promoting Waldron to assistant head coach and pass game coordinator! Seriously, what a career pivot for him down in Jacksonville, and honestly, it's got us all thinking back to his time right here in the Emerald City, wondering what could’ve been, right?

Jags Are Loving What They See

Turns out, Waldron wasn't the only one getting a bump. Heath Farwell is also moving up the ranks, becoming associate head coach and special teams coordinator for the Jags. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is absolutely gushing about these moves, saying these promotions are "well earned." He specifically called out both Waldron and Farwell as being "instrumental" in Jacksonville just last year and now "key figures" for building a "sustainable winning culture." Coen even straight-up said they're "well-established, elite football minds" and that he has "complete trust" in them. That's some seriously high praise from the top, and it makes you wonder what kind of schemes they're cooking down there, huh?

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From Lumen Field to Jags' Sidelines: Waldron's Wild Ride

For us in Seattle, the real juice of this story is Waldron's incredible, dare I say, wild ride through the NFL coaching ranks. He just joined the Jaguars staff last year when Coen took over. But rewind a bit, and you know he was the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears in 2025 before they shockingly dismissed him midseason. What a whirlwind that must have been! And before that? He was right here, calling plays as our offensive coordinator for the Seahawks from 2021 through 2023. We watched him game after game at Lumen Field, saw every up and down. His connection with Coen, by the way, goes way back too, with a long stint with the Rams where they coached together. It’s a journey that definitely had us talking back when he was here, and it’s still stirring up conversations now about his impact on our own beloved Hawks.

And Don't Forget Farwell's Grind

Now, let's give a quick shoutout to Farwell. He's been a pretty consistent presence for the Jags, serving as their special teams coordinator since way back in 2022. He was originally brought on board by their former head coach, Doug Pederson. And before landing in Jacksonville, he was doing his thing as the special teams coordinator for the Buffalo Bills. So, both these guys have got some serious, hard-earned experience under their belts, no doubt about it.

But hey, while the Jags are busy making their coaching chess moves, our eyes are laser-focused on our own squad here in the Emerald City. We're in the thick of the early season, watching Sam Darnold lead the charge, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed making those clutch plays for us. Mike Macdonald is building something special, and every snap matters right now as we fight to find our rhythm. Keep that 12s spirit strong, because we've got a long, exciting season ahead, and we're just getting started! We bleed green and blue through and through. Go Hawks!

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