New OC Klint Kubiak said Seattle's offensive identity will be running the ball -- something the fired Ryan Grubb didn't do as often or as well as coach Mike Macdonald wanted -- but that they have to be able to win in more than one way.

Kubiak also spoke about quarterback Geno Smith, who is once again the No. 1 subject of discussion this offseason. Seattle has to figure out what they want to do with Smith when it comes to his contract, but the goal seems to be focused on keeping him in the Emerald City for next year.

That’s all great. But if Kubiak, new line coach John Benton from Saints don’t fix the offensive line Seattle won’t go anywhere.

National reports emerged late last week that the Seattle Seahawks are expected to address starting quarterback Geno Smith’s contract this offseason. Smith is currently slated to enter the final season of a previously signed three-year extension. It’s fairly unrealistic to expect September to arrive without some sort of solution.

New Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak called quarterback Geno Smith “a huge draw" for taking the job and expressed his commitment to the running game in an introductory press conference on Tuesday.

Expect Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks to work through a contract extension this offseason, with the veteran quarterback currently set to be a free

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider faces a brutal decision this offseason at the quarterback position. He has about five weeks to decide whether or not to keep Geno Smith around for the final year of his contract. On March 16 Smith is due around $16 million in guarantees, a deadline that will spur a decision one way or another.

After not doing so this summer, Geno Smith and the Seahawks appear to be on track to work out a new contract. More at Pro Football Rumors.