Seahawks Coaching Profile: The Coordinators

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Published: August 1, 2009

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... coach Jim Mora brings with him his favorite sidekick in new offensive coordinator Greg Knapp. Together In Atlanta at the same capacity, they led three straight No. 1 rushing attacks from 2004 to 2006.

On defense he appointed former Tampa Bay linebackers coach Casey “Gus” Bradley as coordinator. He was given a stirring recommendation by Tampa 2 maestro Monte Kiffin as quoted in the Seattle PI:

"J.L., listen to me. I have got a guy here in Tampa that is one of, if not, the finest football coaches I have ever worked with. He's an A-plus. He's a once-in-a-lifetime coach. You need to talk to him."

Soon after Mora got off the phone with Kiffin, he brought Bradley in for an interview. Eleven long, engaging hours later Mora was making Casey his hire. He replaces former defensive coordinator John Marshall, who has since taken up the same post with the Oakland Raiders.

As assistant head coach and defensive line coach, Mora made Dan Quinn his hire. Ma...

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