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Tagged: Geno Smith (35 Results)

Aug
29

Seahawks name Smith starter for regular season opener

Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said after Friday night’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys that veteran quarterback GENO SMITH will be the starter for the regular season opener on SeptemberMore 12th against the Denver Broncos. Smith had been competing for the starting gig throughout training camp and the preseason with fellow quarterback DREW LOCK. Carroll indicated that a big factor in Smith winning the job is the fact that he was turnover free in the preseason and also took care of the ball throughout training camp. Less

Source: Team Website

Aug
25

Seahawks QB Smith to start preseason finale

Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said on Wednesday that veteran quarterback GENO SMITH will start Friday’s preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys. Carroll added the fellow quarterback DREW LOCK would thenMore play substantially off the bench. The quarterback competition was in full swing but Lock missed time last week dealing with Covid-19. Carroll also insisted that Lock still has a chance to win the starting gig. Less

Source: Seattle Times

Aug
8

Seahawks QB Smith still leads competition

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said after practice late last week that veteran signal caller GENO SMITH still leads the quarterback competition over fellow quarterback DREW LOCK. Smith has theMore advantage of four years of experience with the Seahawks, including his second season in the system of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. While the Seahawks will eventually move forward with one of these guys at quarterback, your fantasy team likely has better options. Less

Source: Seattle Times

Jun
13

Smith still leading Seahawks QB competition

Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said that quarterbacks GENO SMITH and DREW LOCK have both been “impressive” to this point in the offseason. No, really, he actually said that. Thus far,More Smith has taken the majority of first-team reps and Carroll said that Smith is still ahead. Carroll added that he expects lock to catch up by the end of camp, which will leave Seattle with a decision to make. Fantasy owners will likely have better options at the quarterback position than the Seahawks. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Around the NFL: Seattle Seahawks

Having traded Russell Wilson away, the Seahawks are in rebuilding mode. They may not actually admit it, but this team isn't contending in the NFC West this season. The question is whether they'll at least try to win some games along the way. If they actually stand pat with what they have at quarterback, the answer is probably no.   more »

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May
9

Seahawks HC Carroll insists team set at QB

While fantasy owners keep hoping otherwise, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll continues to insist that the Seahawks are set at the quarterback position heading into the upcoming season. Carroll said lateMore last week that he doesn’t “at all” envision the team trading for a quarterback. As noted here previously, Carroll says a lot of things – but it looks like the Seahawks may be heading into 2022 with either GENO SMITH or DREW LOCK as their starting quarterback. Less

Source: ESPN.com

May
2

Carroll says Seahawks “really happy” with current QBs

Fantasy owners should be well aware by now that Seattle head coach Pete Carroll says a lot of things. Carroll was at it again over the weekend, raising more than aMore few eyebrows when he said that the Seahawks were “really happy” with the quarterbacks on the current roster. Seattle did not draft a signal caller over the weekend, meaning the starting quarterback for the upcoming season will quite possibly be either GENO SMITH or DREW LOCK, with JACOB EASON potentially in the mix as well. Less

Source: Seattle Times

Apr
15

Seahawks re-sign veteran QB Smith

The Seattle Seahawks reached an agreement on Thursday to re-sign veteran quarterback GENO SMITH to a one-year contract. The move marks the fourth straight year that Smith has signed with theMore Seahawks. Of course, with RUSSELL WILSON no longer in town, this could be the first time Smith serves as more than just a backup quarterback. This time around, Smith is expected to compete for the starting job with newcomer DREW LOCK. Less

Source: Seattle Times

Jan
12

Seahawks QB Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback GENO SMITH was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence when he was reportedly pulled over for going 96mph in a 60-mph zone. Smith supposedly alsoMore drove erratically across several lanes of traffic. Smith just completed his third season with the Seahawks and had the most extensive playing time of his tenure in Seattle, appearing in four games while starting quarterback RUSSELL WILSON was out due to injury. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Oct
21

Seahawks add Eason to quarterback room

The Seattle Seahawks added quarterback JACOB EASON to the team on Wednesday to provide depth at the position. Eason is a local product who played college football at the University ofMore Washington and was a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Eason will be reunited in Seattle with high school rival and childhood teammate JAKE LUTON, who is currently on Seattle’s practice squad and was elevated for last weekend’s game to serve as the backup to GENO SMITH. Less

Source: Team Website

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May
18

Seahawks re-sign backup QB Smith

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed veteran quarterback GENO SMITH to serve for at least another season as the backup to RUSSELL WILSON. If Smith can outperform undrafted rookie free agent ANTHONY GORDONMore (Washington State), the job is his. The move to re-sign Smith seems to put to rest speculation about the Seahawks potentially adding veteran free agent quarterback CAM NEWTON, although there was no indication the team ever seriously considered such a move. Less

Source: Seattle Times

May
16

Seattle signs Geno Smith

The Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback GENO SMITH on Wednesday, setting up an interesting battle for the backup quarterback position. Smith, a second-round selection in 2013, will join former first round quarterbackMore PAXTON LYNCH in Seattle. Two quarterbacks who are widely regarded as draft busts will now battle for the right to hold the clipboard behind starting quarterback RUSSELL WILSON, who was a draft steal after being selected in the third round in 2012. Less

Source: Seattle Times

Apr
5

Chargers sign Geno Smith

The Los Angeles Chargers signed quarterback GENO SMITH to a one-year contract. Smith is expected to compete for the backup role behind starter PHILIP RIVERS, who will enter his 15th season as the team’s starting quarterback this year.

Source: Times of San Diego

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