Zach Wilson’s NFL career has not gotten off to the start that he would have hoped for. The 2021 No. 2 overall pick was benched in Week 16, booed by his own fans and had been among the worst quarterbacks in the league when he did play.
Geno Smith knows exactly what that is like.
The Seahawks defeated the Jets in Sunday’s Week 17 matchup as Seattle remains in the playoff picture thanks in part to Smith’s strong play this season. He’s a living reminder that quarterbacks can overcome early career struggles with the Jets. And he seemed to pass along that message to Wilson following the game at Lumen Field.
Brotherhood. pic.twitter.com/KwiDdzARxN
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 2, 2023
Postgame video showed Smith have an extended conversation with Wilson who was inactive on Sunday. Though we could not hear exactly what was said, it was apparent that Smith was encouraging Wilson as he went through a similar rough road with the Jets.
It was an awesome gesture from Smith — one that could go a long ways to boosting Wilson’s confidence. At the very least, fans loved that moment between the two quarterbacks.
This was how Twitter reacted
Class act.🫡 https://t.co/FgHcj8zJGg
— SmileThroughItAll (@L0veL1fe__Z) January 2, 2023
Geno is probably the only person who actually knows what Zach is dealing with, that’s pretty cool https://t.co/oBjcnkswbG
— jac (@jaccculpo) January 2, 2023
No NFL team can devalue a QB like the Jets. No media can cement a negative reputation like NYC media. If anyone has a window into how Zach Wilson is feeling now, it’s Geno Smith. Great to see this. https://t.co/Fi9ybHtC9f
— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) January 2, 2023
Good on Geno. https://t.co/T9Rzp98TaJ
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) January 2, 2023
This was Geno 6-7 years ago. QB is a fraternity. https://t.co/xyT8iaQGVN
— Drew (@DrewfromJersey) January 2, 2023
When you go through adversity yourself it’s only right that you share. Love this from @GenoSmith3 https://t.co/xXMpGlqux5
— Will Blackmon 🍷 (@WillBlackmon) January 2, 2023
Really cool. Geno’s been in his shoes. Classy move by him. https://t.co/0thLJzjOIw
— Schmitty Takes (@UTee_Time) January 2, 2023
You just have to love Geno. https://t.co/vdaMlvC31m
— LET TREVOR COOK (@bennyandthejags) January 2, 2023
Zach Wilson having the geno career arc would be interesting https://t.co/6JHufaxppi
— 🇦🇷 (@Twowayh00ps) January 2, 2023
