Why Seahawks could keep Geno Smith … and still draft a quarterback early
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Seahawks could keep Geno Smith … and still draft a quarterback early

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Seahawks are still in the process of negotiating a new contract with Geno Smith. At the same time, Carroll and Schneider made it clear during separate media availabilities at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday afternoon that independent of Smith’s status with the team, Seattle is going to consider selecting a quarterback early in the draft. “We don’t get this opportunity,” Carroll said, referring to how rare it is for Seattle to have one of the top picks in the draft. “That’s why we have to take advantage of this time and this moment, and so we’ll see how it goes.” Carroll also said during an earlier news conference the Seahawks are “totally connected to the quarterbacks coming out.” Hours after Carroll made that remark, Schneider was asked why he’d theoretically invest in Smith and still potentially draft a quarterback early. In that scenario, Schneider’s bluff would make it more likely Seattle ends up in position to draft one of the top two non-quarterbacks available: Alabama edge Will Anderson Jr. or Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

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Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing
1 week ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith exits with knee injury against Green Bay and will undergo testing

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — An awkward hit ended quarterback Geno Smith’s night and may have done serious damage to the Seahawks’ playoff chances. Smith left Seattle’s 30-13 loss to Green Bay on Sunday night with a right knee injury and was replaced by Sam Howell midway through the third quarter. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald said there did not appear to be any …

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Live Mint  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets' future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Seahawks’ Geno Smith returns to face Jets for the 1st time at MetLife Stadium as an opposing starter

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future, a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm. “It’s the biggest game of the year because it’s the next game,” insisted Smith, who beat the Jets in 2022 in Seattle. “But obviously because I was drafted there, …

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run
1 month ago

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith’s possibly season-saving TD run

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival San Francisco 49ers. Smith’s 13-yard touchdown run with 12 seconds left gave Seattle a 20-17 victory on Sunday, its first win over San Francisco since 2021. While it wasn’t Smith’s best statistical performance of the season, …

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks fail at first test of the season, but still flash potential despite suffering first loss

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — That soft landing Mike Macdonald’s crew received to start his first season in charge of the Seattle Seahawks failed its first test. There’s context that goes with Seattle’s 42-29 loss to Detroit on Monday night considering the Seahawks were missing five key defensive players and lost another starter to injury during the first half. What needs help …

Geno Smith is knocking on the door of stardom. Now he must deliver in the spotlight
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Geno Smith is knocking on the door of stardom. Now he must deliver in the spotlight

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — DK Metcalf was annoyed, as he often is when this topic arises. “He’s one of them because, one, of how elite the ball placement has been, and that’s led to yards after the catch,” Orlovsky said, explaining Smith’s top-five status. “The style of play that he’s had over the first three games this season warranted putting him …

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks
3 months ago

Another standout performance by Geno Smith reiterates his value to the Seahawks

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — At one point this summer, Geno Smith’s representatives reached out to the Seattle Seahawks wondering if they wanted to start discussions on a contract extension. But if Smith continues to play the way he did on Sunday in Seattle’s 23-20 overtime win over New England, a decision on the QB’s future with the Seahawks may get more …

Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: How did John Schneider, Mike Macdonald do?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: How did John Schneider, Mike Macdonald do?

New York Times  

As general manager John Schneider exited his news conference Friday night, he promised to make more picks Saturday than he did through the first three rounds. GO DEEPER With an old-school approach, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald's plan is becoming clearer Seattle’s draft class is made up mostly of older prospects, with the exception of first-round pick Byron Murphy II, …

Seahawks acquiring QB Sam Howell in a trade with the Commanders
9 months, 1 week ago

Seahawks acquiring QB Sam Howell in a trade with the Commanders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sam Howell is going to the Seattle Seahawks, a move that gives them a quarterback with experience to pair with starter Geno Smith and upgrades the Washington Commanders’ draft capital. Seattle is getting Howell and fourth- and sixth-round picks from Washington for third- and fifth-rounders, in a trade completed Thursday and announced by the teams, pending a physical. …

Geno Smith, Seahawks improve playoff chances in rallying to beat the Titans
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Geno Smith, Seahawks improve playoff chances in rallying to beat the Titans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Seattle Seahawks are winning when it matters most, and they’ve put themselves right back in the mix for a playoff berth. Geno Smith threw his second touchdown pass of the fourth quarter on a 5-yarder to Colby Parkinson with 57 seconds left and the Seahawks more than kept their playoff hopes alive by beating the Tennessee …

Seahawks QB Geno Smith a game-time decision vs. 49ers due to groin injury
1 year ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith a game-time decision vs. 49ers due to groin injury

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable for Sunday’s game against San Francisco. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said after practice on Friday that Smith “tweaked his groin” on Thursday when he stumbled over somebody. The injury could lead to backup Drew Lock making his first start since being acquired by the Seahawks as part of …

QB Geno Smith leaving question of who starts for Seahawks in hands of the coaches
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Geno Smith leaving question of who starts for Seahawks in hands of the coaches

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Geno Smith is leaving the decision about whether he’ll play Thursday night in the hands of Pete Carroll and the rest of the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff. That’s up to coach,” Smith said on Tuesday, two days before the Seahawks host San Francisco in a key matchup in the NFC West race. Smith left last Sunday’s loss …

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks believe QB Geno Smith should make it back in time for Thursday’s game vs. 49ers

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he believes quarterback Geno Smith will be able to recover from an arm injury in time for Thursday’s game against San Francisco. Carroll said Smith likely won’t participate in practice for a couple of days to give his arm rest and get additional treatment. Carroll initially gave an update on Smith’s …

Geno Smith’s arm injury one of many frustrations for Seahawks
1 year, 1 month ago

Geno Smith’s arm injury one of many frustrations for Seahawks

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After his initial evaluation for what the Seahawks called a bruised triceps, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith tried to complete several soft tosses, shaking out his right arm after each throw, before dejectedly sitting down on a cooler. Smith eventually returned to the game, but he’s not sure whether he’ll be able to play when Seattle hosts NFC …

Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Rams WR Cooper Kupp both sidelined by injuries in 2nd half
1 year, 1 month ago

Seahawks QB Geno Smith, Rams WR Cooper Kupp both sidelined by injuries in 2nd half

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Seattle quarterback Geno Smith and Los Angeles receiver Cooper Kupp were both sidelined in the second half of the Seahawks’ game against the Rams on Sunday. Kupp injured his right ankle late in the first half when a Seattle defender stepped on it. The Super Bowl 56 MVP went to the locker room before halftime and tested …

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more
1 year, 1 month ago

How can the Seahawks help Geno Smith through recent hiccups? Run the ball more

New York Times  

Geno Smith entered the Week 8 matchup with the Cleveland Browns hoping to play a clean, mistake-free game. “We’re one of the best teams in football if we play right.” Assessing on Monday after watching the film, coach Pete Carroll said, “He did great at the beginning and the end, and in the middle, we weren’t as clean.” Smith led …

Unanswered Seahawks questions: Geno Smith’s consistency, Jamal Adams’ health
1 year, 5 months ago

Unanswered Seahawks questions: Geno Smith’s consistency, Jamal Adams’ health

New York Times  

The Seahawks will report to training camp July 25 before holding their first practice July 26. Through the first two weeks of the 2022 season, Seattle’s conservative approach on offense resulted in Geno Smith leading the league in completion percentage albeit while ranking 20th in yards per attempt and dead last in air yards per attempt. Walker dominating the carries …

Seahawks take Witherspoon at No. 5, Smith-Njigba at No. 20
1 year, 7 months ago

Seahawks take Witherspoon at No. 5, Smith-Njigba at No. 20

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — When the first round ended, the Seattle Seahawks had nabbed the top-rated cornerback, the top-rated wide receiver, and didn’t do any wheeling and dealing of trades with either of their first-round picks. Most believed Seattle — holding the highest draft pick in the long tenure of general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll — would go …

Seahawks mock draft: Home run swing at QB, 2 trades and reinforcing the trenches
1 year, 8 months ago

Seahawks mock draft: Home run swing at QB, 2 trades and reinforcing the trenches

New York Times  

The Seahawks roster has changed a bit since our last mock draft. Also since our last mock, coach Pete Carroll has accompanied general manager John Schneider and the highest-ranking members of Seattle’s scouting department on trips to see the pro day workouts of quarterbacks Bryce Young, C.J. Seattle’s defensive scheme features light boxes, requiring the inside linebacker be fast and …

Seahawks’ interest in top QBs is no smokescreen: ‘We’re always looking’
1 year, 8 months ago

Seahawks’ interest in top QBs is no smokescreen: ‘We’re always looking’

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Pete Carroll, John Schneider and several members of the Seahawks’ staff have been traveling across the country scouting draft prospects at their pro days with a focus on the quarterbacks, specifically. And we couldn’t afford him.” — Dugar, Michael-Shawn March 28, 2023 Schneider said that he also had a conversation with Smith and backup quarterback Drew Lock, who …

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB

New York Times  

The Seahawks use the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to answer questions they have about prospects based on earlier evaluations. GO DEEPER Seahawks mock draft 1.0: 2 trades, 3 first-round picks and a boatload of talent added On Feb. 21, Seattle re-signed right guard Phil Haynes to a one-year, $4 million deal and fullback/linebacker Nick Bellore to a two-year contract …

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks
1 year, 9 months ago

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks

Associated Press  

Geno Smith finally got the payday and recognition that had eluded him for most of his career. “The contract is fulfilling, but I just love playing football,” Smith said Thursday after signing his new three-year deal with the Seahawks. “It’s just a way for both parties to make it work,” Smith said. Smith led the Seahawks to a 9-8 record …

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year contract Monday that keeps the AP comeback player of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Smith and Seattle’s leaders made it clear after the season ended with a 41-23 loss to San Francisco in the opening round of the playoffs they all wanted the …

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?
1 year, 10 months ago

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?

New York Times  

Geno Smith is Seattle’s most important free agent, but general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll also have several other notable players slated to hit the market this offseason. Schneider in those radio interviews said that he has a “drop-dead number” in negotiations, meaning he’d like to keep Smith in Seattle but at a salary that benefits both parties. …

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more
1 year, 11 months ago

Seahawks’ offseason priorities: QB plan, fortify trenches, add a weapon and more

New York Times  

RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll is never going to feel good about losing his last game of the season. • The big difference between SEA and SF and how Seahawks can bridge that gap • Geno’s future + payday • recapping 2022 SZN • draft options, fixing the roster, big-picture outlook + more https://t.co/INIDKxJDyB pic.twitter.com/0rj9cktwXz — Dugar, Michael-Shawn January 16, …

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle
2 years ago

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — One of the missing pieces from Geno Smith’s terrific comeback season for the Seattle Seahawks was directing something memorable late in the game. That finally happened Sunday when Smith led a game-winning drive in the final minutes as Seattle rallied past the Los Angeles Rams for a 27-23 victory in a must-win game for the Seahawks’ playoff …

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin
3 years, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson looks like he’ll be out for a while. So Seahawks’ Geno Smith era may begin

New York Times  

Russell Wilson is unable to adequately throw a football. “I’m really going to try not to talk about the details of it because I don’t know,” coach Pete Carroll said Friday morning. I want to go to the specialist and make sure he tells us, but there is something going on and we have to figure out the extent of …

Seahawks in a world of hurt after loss to Rams, Russell Wilson’s finger injury
3 years, 2 months ago

Seahawks in a world of hurt after loss to Rams, Russell Wilson’s finger injury

New York Times  

Seattle’s home stadium has always felt like a magical place, at least as long as Pete Carroll has been the head coach. That’s just plain and simple.” Seattle, even before Wilson suffered a middle finger dislocation on his throwing hand, wasn’t doing its job on either side of the ball in the second half. “We can’t have guys third-and-10 and …

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