“Thank You…”: Geno Smith Expresses Gratitude to His Biggest Inspiration as $105 Million Deal Ensures Peace and Prosperity for 1000 Days

Geno Smith grabbed the opportunity he got with the Seattle Seahawks with both hands. He took the team to the playoffs after unexpectedly landing the starting job at Luman Field. And he is now reaping the rewards for just that. The QB thanked his biggest inspiration as a $105 million deal ensures sound sleep for more than 1000 days.

Smith spent almost his entire career as a backup in various franchises. But in a single year, he has told them what they wasted all those years.

Geno Smith expresses his gratitude in three words

Geno Smith didn’t forget his biggest inspiration in life even on the biggest day in his career so far. As the QB bagged a new deal with the Seahawks, he took the opportunity to thank God at the first opportunity he got.

“Thank you, Lord,” Smith wrote in a tweet with the folded hands emoji.

The Seahawks have agreed to extend the QB’s contract by three years. And they have given him a deal worth $105 million. That takes his average annual salary to $35 million a year. Quite a leap for a QB who was always thought of as a backup option by everyone in the league.

Smith’s current recognition is well-earned. Despite most fans and analysts writing off the Seahawks at the beginning of the 2022 season due to the loss of their starting QB, Smith has exceeded expectations and firmly established himself as the team’s starter. His outstanding performance has proven doubters wrong and deserves every bit of recognition he is receiving.

Nailing the starting spot with ease and grace

The Seahawks lost Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos at the start of the 2022 season. Many wrote off Seattle’s chances of making it to the playoffs without their star quarterback. However, little did anyone expect that Geno Smith, who took over Wilson’s position, would not only perform well but surpass Wilson’s records for the entire season.

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While Wilson struggled during his first year as a Bronco, Smith took the Seahawks to the playoffs in his first attempt. The Seattle based franchise finished the regular season with a 9-8 overall record and a wildcard spot in the NFC postseason. Although they lost the wildcard round to the San Francisco 49ers, it was enough for Smith to nail his starting spot for the future.

Smith finished the season with eighth highest passing yardage in the league with 4,282 yards. His 30 touchdown passes put him fourth in the league in that regard. And the QB threw just 11 interceptions. A stellar season in any regard. Can he continue the run in the 2023 season?

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