Geno Smith has written back, and it’s freaking awesome! The Seahawks QB penned a must-read column on PlayersTribune
, to a career backup in subsequent stops, to a 4,000-yard, 30-touchdown passing starting quarterback with the Seahawks.that really is a must-read for every Seahawks fan, particularly his biggest doubters. I’m not going to just copy-and-paste the entire piece on here, but I will highlight a couple of notable things he wrote.When I got on the field in the Thursday Night game two years ago, that was bittersweet.
I was frustrated with my play that year, though, because I didn’t fully show what I was capable of. I was seeing the field well, and I knew I’d grown as a player since the last time I got a shot. But it’s like my body wasn’t doing what I wanted it to yet. So I think from the outside maybe it looked like I was the same QB as before … when really I was just shaking off rust. My teammates knew, though. Even with some mistakes I was making in those games, I could tell I had their confidence.
And I wanted to write this letter to express my gratitude — and to tell you all those same four words I told my mom:I’m so appreciative of everything that’s taken place over this past season. But this contract for me is a happy moment, not a happy ending. For me it’s the. That’s just who I am. That’s the drive I have. You tell me I’m the backup? I’m going to prepare like I’m the franchise guy. You tell me Russ got traded, and now it’s an open competition? I’m going to be like, “Not for long.
Smith also has a story to tell about the agonizing wait to see if the Seahawks would make the playoffs courtesy of the Detroit Lions beating the Green Bay Packers. There’s a blurb in there about his relationship with Pete Carroll, as well as the support he’s received from his teammates and the fanbase as a whole.
. You won’t be disappointed. You just might find his story downright inspirational if you haven’t already.
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