Jetsfan80 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-re-sign-geno-smith-to-fill-out-backup-quarterback-battle/ Seahawks re-sign Geno Smith to fill out backup quarterback battle May 14, 2020 at 2:10 pm Updated May 14, 2020 at 4:37 pm Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith walks off the field after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Oakland Raiders at CenturyLink Field in Seattle Thursday... (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times) More By Bob Condotta Seattle Times staff reporter While there had been much discussion about Cam Newton filling the Seahawks’ backup quarterback job in recent days, there was no indication the team ever seriously considered it. Thursday, the Seahawks made a move to put that talk to a stop, agreeing to re-sign Geno Smith, who served as Russell Wilson’s backup last year and will compete to do so again in 2020. A source told The Seattle Times the move was expected to happen and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the two sides had agreed on a one-year deal. The Seahawks have three quarterbacks on its roster — Wilson, Smith and Anthony Gordon, who was signed last month as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Washington State. Gordon and Smith will compete for the backup job, though new roster rules this year might make it easier to keep all three in some capacity, either on the 53-man roster or on the practice squad. The Seahawks will have to waive a player off its 90-man roster to make room for Smith. That move was not announced Thursday. Smith was on the roster for all of the 2019 season but did not play in a game as Wilson took every snap for the second consecutive season. Wilson has not missed a play since 2017, a streak of 38 consecutive regular-season games. Smith could be the first player to serve as a backup QB to Wilson for consecutive years since Tarvaris Jackson did so from 2013-15. Smith, who will turn 30 in October, has 31 career NFL starts, 29 coming with the Jets in the 2013-14 seasons after he was taken with the 39th overall pick by the Jets in 2013. Smith last stared a game in 2017 with the Giants and last played in a game in 2018 with the Chargers. This is the second straight year Smith has signed with the Seahawks in May. Last year he signed May 15. It could also be the second consecutive year the Seahawks enter camp with three quarterbacks on its roster. Last year Smith battled with former first-round pick Paxton Lynch before winning the job with his steadier play in the preseason. Smith was released before re-signing, a move that allowed the Seahawks some roster flexibility as they completed the Jadeveon Clowney trade (they had to keep Jacob Martin and Barkevious Mingo on the roster until the trade became official). Since Newton remains unsigned — and as the 2015 NFL MVP should have obvious interest — some had connected him with the Seahawks since they appeared likely to sign a veteran to compete with Gordon. But indications all along had pointed to it being more likely they would re-sign Smith than go after Newton as the Seahawks didn’t want to pay much for a backup. Smith is likely to sign for close to or at the league veteran minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Solid backup. we’re the only team that could never do it 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 We don't really know if he' a solid backup or not since he really hasn't seen the field much once he left the Jets. Still would be funny to see him have a 10 year NFL career after being considered a league doormat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, kelticwizard said: We don't really know if he' a solid backup or not since he really hasn't seen the field much once he left the Jets. Still would be funny to see him have a 10 year NFL career after being considered a league doormat. We know he at least staved off competition from Paxton Lynch for the # 2 job last year in Seattle, and did enough to earn another 1-year deal there. So that's something positive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtMart Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Damn. There goes our SB pipe dreams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, David Harris said: Solid backup. we’re the only team that could never do it That’s because our starters were usually The backup material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixhead Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, David Harris said: Solid backup. we’re the only team that could never do it Geno seems like a solid backup until he has to actually play. He couldn’t go 1/2 a game without throwing a dumb interception and maybe a fumble or 2. If Geno’s in Seattle loses most games. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 All you want from a backup is a guy who has a decent shot to win you a game. Geno fits the bill better than most. He’s physically gifted just has bad character - he’s like the inverse of Jake Fromm. the fact is he’s still in the nfl between Geno Smith and kellen Clemens the jets excel at developing 2nd round talent to be long term backup QB’s for other teams - we should be proud of that. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 He can play in spot start duty. It's always ths next game that's the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcoops Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Geno's always had some talent. It was his consistency and maturity that let him down with the Jets. You could do a lot worse for a backup than a guy who has physical talent, 31 career starts and who went 8-8 as a raw rookie starter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphtrilogy Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Good for Geno, found his niche 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Will Gordon beat him out for the spot? Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Nooooooooo! he would have been perfect here lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 He should've gone to the CFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, AFJF said: He should've gone to the CFL. Stars in the CFL don't make the NFL minimum. The highest paid player in the league is signed to a four year, $2.9M deal (a little over $500K/year US). He's doing the smart thing: getting paid. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, slats said: Stars in the CFL don't make the NFL minimum. The highest paid player in the league is signed to a four year, $2.9M deal (a little over $500K/year US). He's doing the smart thing: getting paid. Correct,, but it was his only chance to put enough on tape to have a shot at a starting job in the NFL. If he'd done that, he'd make all that money back many times over. I'm not saying he's good enough to be a starter, but he seemed to think he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, AFJF said: Correct,, but it was his only chance to put enough on tape to have a shot at a starting job in the NFL. If he'd done that, he'd make all that money back many times over. I'm not saying he's good enough to be a starter, but he seemed to think he was. The average salary in the CFL is under $90K. He'd've lost a ton of money if he went there for a couple years and didn't set the league on fire. And if he went there and sucked, he'd've lost everything. These guys don't pass on NFL backup jobs if they can get one. The CFL is for guys like Manziel and Tebow who can't land a backup role. Geno's made over $8M in his career so far, looks to be adding more, and he's not even 30 yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 7 hours ago, kelticwizard said: We don't really know if he' a solid backup or not since he really hasn't seen the field much once he left the Jets. Still would be funny to see him have a 10 year NFL career after being considered a league doormat. Worked for Kellen Clemens. Super nice gig to be honest. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fltflo Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Good for Geno, still think he could have been good, I remember him having a FEW really outstanding games. Yet , sometimes he made the dumbest mistakes. Yet there is no denying he must have enough talent to have hung around this long with so many different teams. Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 That's the way to do it. Collect a nice paycheck and dont get hit. Wilson never gets hurt either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playtowinthegame Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Geno is living the dream in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile his haters are waiting for their next stimulus check. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkus Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Geno is all set. He has enough experience that teams will continue to be comfortable signing him as a backup as long he doesn’t do something really stupid. He will have a 10yr plus career as backup in the nfl and will make millions in the process without taking a beating as a starter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenReaper Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Barkus said: Geno is all set. He has enough experience that teams will continue to be comfortable signing him as a backup as long he doesn’t do something really stupid. He will have a 10yr plus career as backup in the nfl and will make millions in the process without taking a beating as a starter. Ah...I can see it now...the good life... "What do you want to be when you grow up son" "I wanna be a backup QB like Geno Smith. And not get hurt so much and still make millions?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Damn it. The dream is over. SAR I 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 8 hours ago, David Harris said: between Geno Smith and kellen Clemens the jets excel at developing 2nd round talent to be long term backup QB’s for other teams - we should be proud of that. Christian Hackenberg says hello. He couldn't even develop enough to play well in the AAF (51.7 % completions, 0 TD, 3 INT, 2 fumbles), that's how bad he sucked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 7 hours ago, mrcoops said: Geno's always had some talent. It was his consistency and maturity that let him down with the Jets. He's also a slow processor, not dissimilar to Mark Sanchez. He could throw guys open a little better than Sanchez, but that doesn't say much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Geno>David Fales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Stonehands said: Geno>David Fales Unfortunately you’re right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 10 hours ago, playtowinthegame said: Geno is living the dream in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile his haters are waiting for their next stimulus check. I wouldn’t mind making $600k a year to live in the most beautiful exciting part of the country just to hold a clipboard for Wilson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playtowinthegame Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Philc1 said: I wouldn’t mind making $600k a year to live in the most beautiful exciting part of the country just to hold a clipboard for Wilson Maybe even see if Wilson's wife Ciara got a friend to praise the lord with. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 7 hours ago, Stonehands said: Geno>David Fales Geno is the QB2. Fales is the QB3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, Philc1 said: I wouldn’t mind making $600k a year to live in the most beautiful exciting part of the country just to hold a clipboard for Wilson He’ll be making about $900K. Probably blowing the extra $300K on drugs just to deal with the weather, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 17 hours ago, Nixhead said: He couldn’t go 1/2 a game without throwing a dumb interception I mean, if this is your bellwether boy have I got some bad news for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 21 hours ago, kelticwizard said: We don't really know if he' a solid backup or not since he really hasn't seen the field much once he left the Jets. Still would be funny to see him have a 10 year NFL career after being considered a league doormat. Hello Kellen Clemens Jr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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