“After Miraculous Turnaround in NFL Career, QB Geno Smith Pens a Beautiful and Emotional Message for Seahawks Fans”

Geno Smith’s career has been marked by both highs and lows. Drafted by the New York Jets in 2013, he replaced Mark Sanchez as the starting QB for two seasons following Sanchez’s shoulder injury. However, his time as a QB1 came to a halt in 2015. With lackluster performance for the 2015-2016 season, it was the onset of the conclusion of Smith’s era. From then on, his time as a starting QB ended for nearly a decade.

In 2017, he signed with the New York Giants and then with the Chargers in 2018. However, his struggles on the field continued and he spent time as a backup for both franchises.  Despite this, a trade to the Seahawks in 2019 presented a new opportunity for Smith. While he didn’t have a significant role in his first three seasons, everything changed in 2021.  Following Winson’s trade to the Broncos, Geno Smith won the starting quarterback competition and performed at an elite level.

Geno Smith’s heartfelt letter to Seahawks fans

Geno Smith recently expressed his gratitude to his fans in a heartfelt message on The Players Tribune. He wrote about his connection with the team, which began in 2019 when he joined as a free agent. Over time, he became close to coach Pete Carroll, who he feels shares his own struggles with being underestimated. Despite being a backup to Russell Wilson, Smith still felt like an integral part of the team.

“The story that has been unveiled about believing in yourself, and confidence, and trust, and never giving up, it’s just a vivid illustration for Geno.”, said HC Pete Carroll in a press conference for Smith’s three-year contract extension.

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Smith did not fail to mention the support, he felt from the locker room and the city. He expressed how unique it is that the fans care about the whole team and about them as people.

Seahawks sign Geno Smith with a million dollar contract

Continuing his letter, Geno Smith said he found out early on that Russell Wilson might get traded, and that’s how he became the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. He expresses his gratitude to the fans and says that the contract is a happy moment, not a happy ending and that he is driven to work hard and succeed.

“They made me feel like my job wasn’t to back up Russ, it was to push Russ. And I took that job seriously. I wasn’t only staying ready. I was getting better.”–Geno said.

The Seahawks and Geno Smith recently agreed on a contract for 3 years worth $105 million. This means Geno Smith will be with the team for the foreseeable future.

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Smith saw his role simply as backing Rusell Wilson but pushing him to be better. Overall, Geno shared his personal journey of believing in himself and never giving up, which he credits as a vivid illustration for him. His struggles acted as a driving force for him and motivated him. With his 3-year extension, only time will reveal how far he will go as QB1.