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The "Seattle Seahawks West Coast Offense (2000)" under head coach Mike Holmgren represented his second year implementing his signature offensive system with the team, following a successful debut in 1999 that ended a decade-long playoff drought. Holmgren, who also served as executive vice president and general manager, brought his West Coast offense—rooted in Bill Walsh’s philosophy—from his Super Bowl-winning tenure with the Green Bay Packers. In 2000, the Seahawks finished 6-10, a step back from the prior year’s AFC West title, but the offense showed flashes of potential despite roster turnover and a challenging season marked by the team’s temporary move to Husky Stadium after the Kingdome’s demolition. The West Coast scheme emphasized short, timing-based passes, quarterback rhythm, and a balanced attack, with quarterback Jon Kitna at the helm throwing for 2,658 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions across 15 starts. Running back Ricky Watters, in his first full season with Seattle, led the ground game with 1,242 yards and 7 touchdowns, ranking fifth in the NFL, while adding 63 catches for 613 yards. Wide receivers Darrell Jackson (53 catches, 713 yards) and Sean Dawkins (63 catches, 731 yards) emerged as key targets, supported by an offensive line featuring first-round pick Chris McIntosh and veteran Walter Jones. The offense averaged 20.0 points per game (19th in the NFL) and 320.6 total yards (23rd), with a passing game of 213.2 yards per game bolstered by Holmgren’s play-calling precision. Notable performances included Kitna’s AFC Offensive Player of the Week nod after a 231-yard, three-touchdown outing against Jacksonville, though inconsistency plagued the unit—reflected in a league-high 19 turnovers lost. Holmgren’s 2000 adjustments laid groundwork for future success, integrating rookie Shaun Alexander (64 carries, 313 yards) into the mix, signaling a shift toward long-term roster building in a transitional year for the franchise.