One of my greatest spelling pet peeves is when people write that a player “compliments” another player. But unless the player told his teammate that he has nice calves, then he “complements” him.
In an earlier version of today’s post, “Geno Smith is owning his moment,” I wrote that I was complementing Russell Wilson and Mr, Smith. In fact, I was complimenting them. Not on their calves, but nonetheless, I have committed this grave spelling infraction.
I apologize for this wasting your time today. I’ll be better in the future.
Geno is having the best QB come back year since Jim Plunkett, but I don't think it's fair to now compare him to Russell Wilson , who for 10 years led the NFL in hits and sacks and played for a great coach in Pete Carrol. He now labors for a soon to be fired HC Hackett and the years and hits have caught up to him physically.
Geno hasn't taken nearly the physical abuse as Russell.
The truth is the Hawks traded Russ at the rught time and their gamble on Geno paid off.
Geno is outplaying out expectations from a month or two ago, let alone what we all thought in the preseason.
I go back and forth as to how I think this will shake out and how I HOPE it shakes out.
As of right now, I think Geno will age (playing wise) much better than our previous QB. His strengths aren’t based on athleticism (not that he doesn’t have it) but on a deep understanding of the game. He works within the system, not against it.
This style of play should allow him to be effective longer. Maybe not as long as old man Brady, but maybe as long as Drew Brees. If this is the case, pay the man. But I’ll defer to PCJS as to whether or not they think his game will hold up.
This opinion is good for at LEAST another week. Maybe.
Seaside Joe continues to be right in that we've never seen a QB story quite like this and we don't really know what to do with Geno. It's like he's 25 years old and in the last year of his rookie contract except he's 32 and just now showing his potential. Do we sign him to a very long contract because he's going to be awesome for years and years to come, or franchise him for a year or two because he's just about go fall off of the proverbial cliff? I vote for a six year contract.
Unless Geno wants a DeShaun Watson contract, we will sign him. I think his demands will be reasonable (not cheap) because he only has a one year resume, he's 31, and he must know this is his best chance at a ring. Pete wants to win another Super Bowl before he hangs up the coaching cleats and his best shot is Geno and four more high draft picks. Geno might even allow a front-loaded discount so we have free-agent money. BTW, I too want Pete to win another Super Bowl in Seattle.
Could we franchise tag Geno and then trade him for a first round pick (or more)?
Forgive me for still not being entirely on the Geno Smith train. If I see him perform at a high level in the San Francisco game, with Nick Bosa bearing down and the rest of that fantastic defense defending, then I'll be all in. To the point of thinking he's worth the going rate. At this point I remain skeptical that anyone not named Mahomes, Allen or Burrow is worth anything remotely approaching $50M per year.
One devils advocate position is that teams are clearly selling out to stop the run against the Seahawks. Whoops that wasn’t the case this week after the other Kenneth went down.
Another is that Geno isn’t as good in the red zone. Whoops again.
And that he hasn’t led the team from behind yet. Whoops! Whoopsie!
I’m running out of excuses.
Now, there are quarterbacks who had a couple good years and burned out. Brian Sipe and Ken O’Brien were two from my childhood. And realistically if your name isn’t Tom Brady it is a question how long after 32 you have at the top. But I certainly am not daring to bet against Geno now.
Geno is going to command a large salary next season and I think the Seahawks will give it to him. The question I have is do the hawks think they need a QB on a rookie salary in order to win it all again. The draft will show us what the plan is. If they use a high draft pick on a QB then I think Geno starts for another year and or two and then gets traded, allowing the youngster to start while the hawks get busy in free agency.
Geno has been great! But, somewhere deep down inside I get the feeling that Pete is showcasing Geno because he thinks he has an ace in his pocket that is younger and has been 'pushing' Geno in practice. Hmmm, possibly fleecing another team of draft picks? Just having fun with the possibilities.
One of my greatest spelling pet peeves is when people write that a player “compliments” another player. But unless the player told his teammate that he has nice calves, then he “complements” him.
In an earlier version of today’s post, “Geno Smith is owning his moment,” I wrote that I was complementing Russell Wilson and Mr, Smith. In fact, I was complimenting them. Not on their calves, but nonetheless, I have committed this grave spelling infraction.
I apologize for this wasting your time today. I’ll be better in the future.
Geno is having the best QB come back year since Jim Plunkett, but I don't think it's fair to now compare him to Russell Wilson , who for 10 years led the NFL in hits and sacks and played for a great coach in Pete Carrol. He now labors for a soon to be fired HC Hackett and the years and hits have caught up to him physically.
Geno hasn't taken nearly the physical abuse as Russell.
The truth is the Hawks traded Russ at the rught time and their gamble on Geno paid off.
Hating on Russell is not warranted.
Geno is outplaying out expectations from a month or two ago, let alone what we all thought in the preseason.
I go back and forth as to how I think this will shake out and how I HOPE it shakes out.
As of right now, I think Geno will age (playing wise) much better than our previous QB. His strengths aren’t based on athleticism (not that he doesn’t have it) but on a deep understanding of the game. He works within the system, not against it.
This style of play should allow him to be effective longer. Maybe not as long as old man Brady, but maybe as long as Drew Brees. If this is the case, pay the man. But I’ll defer to PCJS as to whether or not they think his game will hold up.
This opinion is good for at LEAST another week. Maybe.
Seaside Joe continues to be right in that we've never seen a QB story quite like this and we don't really know what to do with Geno. It's like he's 25 years old and in the last year of his rookie contract except he's 32 and just now showing his potential. Do we sign him to a very long contract because he's going to be awesome for years and years to come, or franchise him for a year or two because he's just about go fall off of the proverbial cliff? I vote for a six year contract.
Unless Geno wants a DeShaun Watson contract, we will sign him. I think his demands will be reasonable (not cheap) because he only has a one year resume, he's 31, and he must know this is his best chance at a ring. Pete wants to win another Super Bowl before he hangs up the coaching cleats and his best shot is Geno and four more high draft picks. Geno might even allow a front-loaded discount so we have free-agent money. BTW, I too want Pete to win another Super Bowl in Seattle.
Could we franchise tag Geno and then trade him for a first round pick (or more)?
Forgive me for still not being entirely on the Geno Smith train. If I see him perform at a high level in the San Francisco game, with Nick Bosa bearing down and the rest of that fantastic defense defending, then I'll be all in. To the point of thinking he's worth the going rate. At this point I remain skeptical that anyone not named Mahomes, Allen or Burrow is worth anything remotely approaching $50M per year.
I think the Hawks have found their QB for the next 4-6 years and should get him signed. The draft is a crapshoot. Geno is doing the job, now. Pay him.
One devils advocate position is that teams are clearly selling out to stop the run against the Seahawks. Whoops that wasn’t the case this week after the other Kenneth went down.
Another is that Geno isn’t as good in the red zone. Whoops again.
And that he hasn’t led the team from behind yet. Whoops! Whoopsie!
I’m running out of excuses.
Now, there are quarterbacks who had a couple good years and burned out. Brian Sipe and Ken O’Brien were two from my childhood. And realistically if your name isn’t Tom Brady it is a question how long after 32 you have at the top. But I certainly am not daring to bet against Geno now.
Panthers have a tough defense. Geno will do his bit will our defense?
This CBS Twitter link says it all about the difference between Geno vs Russ so far this season... https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1599850091640246272
The Bronco fans probable feel they got shafted about now, with the Russel W. trade ??
Geno is going to command a large salary next season and I think the Seahawks will give it to him. The question I have is do the hawks think they need a QB on a rookie salary in order to win it all again. The draft will show us what the plan is. If they use a high draft pick on a QB then I think Geno starts for another year and or two and then gets traded, allowing the youngster to start while the hawks get busy in free agency.
Put Geno in at OLB! Maybe he can hold his edge, shed blocks and tackle.
Geno has been great! But, somewhere deep down inside I get the feeling that Pete is showcasing Geno because he thinks he has an ace in his pocket that is younger and has been 'pushing' Geno in practice. Hmmm, possibly fleecing another team of draft picks? Just having fun with the possibilities.
Could Geno win an MVP this season?