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Going From Backup to MVP Candidate NFL Fans React to QB Geno Smith Impressing Seahawks for a Long Term Deal

Published 11/13/2022, 6:40 PM ESTBy Sep 12, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts following a play against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Reuters Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks are having a good mid-season run. After the latest loss to Brady and the Buccaneers, Seattle is 6-4 in the season. However, Geno is still having an MVP-level season, and the Seahawks plan to offer a contract extension to their QB. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The were dependent on former QB for a long time. However, after DangerRuss left for the Denver Broncos in the off-season, backup quarterback Geno Smith stepped up and has a major contribution to Seattle’s mid-season form this NFL season. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Geno Smith has run a balanced offense with the Seahawks and in a few months, he has gone from Russell’s backup to the face of the franchise. And it’s fair to say that Geno has earned himself a long-term contract extension from the Seattle Seahawks. For the longest time, Geno has been on yearly contracts with the Seahawks when he was second to Wilson. However, not all fans believe in Smith’s ability in big situations and think the Seahawks should perhaps reconsider.

Geno Smith s contract extension idea doesn t get unanimous support

Most Seattle Seahawks fans think Geno Smith is their quarterback for the future. The 32-year-old is fourth in ESPN’s rankings for quarterbacks in the league. Geno has thrown for an impressive yards this season with 15 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions after Week 10 matchups. The Seahawks QB has developed incredible chemistry with wide receivers and Tyler Lockett. Together they sit at the top of the NFC West Division, one of the toughest divisions in the league with big names like the and reigning Super Bowl Champions, . Seattle fans are confident about Geno Smith being their first-choice QB for the 2023 season and love the idea of a long-term contract extension. Happy for Geno, it’s been a long road to get to this point but he never gave up and kept it pushing. — Still P Dot (@NYJGreen16) Geno! Geno! Geno! Such a great, inspiring story. Get it Go Hawks! — Ajax Maharlika (@AjaxMaharlika) Man that's gone be dope to see him get the bag — Deonte (@BoltupDeonte619) I’m happy for Geno. Any player that can hang around for years and finally can put up a good showing is awesome. — MOOSE 74 (@marcus3255) Comeback player of the year already secured for Geno. He is definitely in the running for MVP as well. Very well deserved hard work definitely pays off — FiveStarGer (@BritishSeahawk) However, some fans think that the Seattle Seahawks should preserve their capital and instead hope to find a franchise quarterback in the draft. Some feel Geno Smith is not consistent and could end up harming the franchise in the long run. Worst thing that could happen to the Seahawks. Weird middling QB has a good year in his twilight, in a bizarre year in the NFC. Sea locks in $$$ and doesn't get a pedigreed QB for the future dooming the franchise mediocrity for the foreseeable future. — Frank Andy (@ftandru) No way great year and all but no. — Dusty Williams (@FalconfanDusty) Watch him revert back to his old ways starting in 2023 after he becomes the next QB to Rob their team in contract negotiations — All Capped Out (@AllCappedOut) ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad They'll be sorry — ChitownGuy713 (@philmac713) and the beat the Seattle Seahawks in Munich’s Allianz Arena and improved to 5-5 for the season. Geno Smith had a decent 275 yards of throwing, with a 69% pass completion rate and 2 touchdowns. These numbers were enough to beat the last week. Except for a red zone fumble, the problem against TB12’s Buccaneers wasn’t Geno Smith but the lack of a rushing game. Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III only rushed for 17 yards in 10 attempts. Compared to that, QB Geno had yards of rushing on 4 attempts. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The Seattle Seahawks dropped to a 6-4 record after the loss in Germany. Geno and the Hawks enjoy their bye next week. They face the 2-6 in their next regular season fixture. Can Geno Smith follow Russell Wilson and bring the Seahawks their second Super Bowl? Watch This Story:

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ADVERTISEMENT Soumyapriyo Ganguly 62 articlesRivu Ganguly is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. He holds a degree in Economics and Statistics from the Indian School of Business and Finance. Rivu is a sports nerd with his favourites being Soccer, American Football, Basketball, UFC and Formula 1.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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