Shane Waldron Just Got a HUGE Promotion, And It's Raking Up Old Feelings in Seattle

Okay, Seattle, you ready for some news that's gonna stir up some old feelings? Because guess what: Shane Waldron, yeah, *that* Shane Waldron, our former offensive coordinator, just landed himself a big-time promotion with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The man who guided our offense from 2021 through 2023 is now an assistant head coach. If you're like me, you're probably doing a double-take right now, considering his track record here in the Emerald City.

From Dismissed OC to Assistant Head Coach?

The Jaguars officially announced they're bumping Waldron up to assistant head coach and pass game coordinator. That's a serious title, folks. He's not alone, either: Heath Farwell, their special teams coordinator since 2022, is now the associate head coach/special teams coordinator. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen didn't hold back his praise. He said these elevations were "certainly well earned" and that both Waldron and Farwell are "elite football minds" crucial to establishing a "sustainable winning culture" in Jacksonville. Coen even stated he has their "complete trust." High praise for sure. But for us 12s, hearing Shane Waldron's name and "elite football mind" in the same sentence after his time here? It's a lot to process, especially looking back at those years.

The Rollercoaster Ride Since

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Seattle Let's rewind a bit because Waldron's journey since leaving Seattle is quite the trip. He was our offensive coordinator for three seasons, from 2021 to 2023. We watched him work, we saw the results. After his tenure with us, he linked up with Liam Coen in Jacksonville last year, initially joining their staff. But before that, get this: Waldron was the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears in 2025. And how did that go? He got *dismissed midseason*. Yeah. Dismissed midseason from the Bears, then he joins the Jags, and now, he's promoted to assistant head coach just one year later. He also had a long stint with the Rams before Seattle, coaching alongside Coen there. This latest move in Jacksonville? It's a stark contrast to how things ended in Chicago, and frankly, it feels like a punch to the gut for anyone who remembers those 2021-2023 seasons here in the Pacific Northwest. So while the Jaguars are singing Waldron's praises, we've got our eyes firmly fixed on our own future. It’s all about what Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury are cooking up for us right now. With Sam Darnold taking snaps and Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed out there catching passes, we're looking forward to seeing our Seahawks take the field this year. This is *our* team, this is *our* season, and we're ready for our current squad to show everyone what true Emerald City football looks like. Go Hawks!

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