GLENDALE, Ariz. — When the Seattle Seahawks traded Russell Wilson in March, numerous thought the group would consequently start browsing for its next franchise quarterback. Not numerous idea the quarterback was currently in their structure.
Geno Smith hasactually renewed his profession as QB1 in Seattle.
Smith passed for 275 lawns, 2 goals to one interception and led the Seahawks to a 31-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Seahawks have swept the season series versus the Cardinals and are in veryfirst location in the NFC West at 6-3.
“I’m pleased as a group that we are getting the acknowledgment that we beworthyof,” Smith stated.
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Smith tossed a pricey interception in the 3rd quarter that embodied his profession previous to this season, tossing a pass right into Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins’ hands for a pick-six to offer Arizona a 14-10 lead.
Yet Smith’s next 3 drives were a timeless example of his change this year for the unexpected Seahawks — poised, precise, effective and prompt. He led Seattle on 3 straight goal drives after the interception.
“Everybody makes errors, and everyone messes up. Just conquered difficulty. Overcome that interception,” Seahawks large receiver DK Metcalf stated of Smith. “You see how he respondedto the call and drove us down there for a goal. Just reveals the type of individual and quarterback we got.”
Not just has Smith played well, he has completely beat his predecessor. Entering Week 9, Smith had the finest conclusion portion in the NFL (72.7%) and a leading 5 passer ranking (107.2). (Meanwhile, Wilson hasactually tossed 6 goals and 4 interceptions while finishing 58.8% of his passes. He has an 83.6 passer score.)
Smith finished 76.5% of his passes (26 of 34) and endedup with a 106.9 passer ranking in Sunday’s win over the Cardinals.
“Geno had another big videogame for us,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. “He simply did all his numbers onceagain.”
It’s been an unlikely resurgence story for the 10-year veteran.
Smith hadactually endedupbeing a backup quarterback, making 29 of his 34 begins gettingin this season in his veryfirst 2 years with the New York Jets after being taken in the 2nd round of the 2013 draft. Following a rocky period with the Jets (2013-16), Smith moved on to the