One of many key decisions the Seahawks will have to make this offseason is what to do with veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Smith has performed at a high level over the last two seasons and his contract makes him one of the best values in the league at his position. However, Smith is now 33 years old and Seattle’s roster has an ongoing youth movement that will likely accelerate under their next head coach, whoever that might be.
We can talk all day whether or not the Seahawks should keep Geno in 2024, but what should no longer be up for debate is his game. Ignore his career win/loss record, ignore the nothing-special traditonal stats for the 2023 season, ignore everything you have ever heard a pundit say about Geno Smith, because he’s proven time and again over the last two years that he’s a top-10 starter who elevates his performance in crunchtime into elite-QB territory.
Despite missing two starts and playing through multiple injuries several games in a row, Smith broke the NFL record for game-winning drives (5) this past season and he did it with an atrocious pass-blocking offensive line. The man has earned his laurels. Period.
Nevertheless, you can find no shortage of disrespect for Smith on social media. It seems that Geno himself found some the other day on Twitter. Here’s what he shared about what he perceived as disrespect on his timeline.
Lots of 🧢 on the timeline I see..
Disrespecting hard work & patience!
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) January 23, 2024
We don’t know exactly what Smith is referring to, but it’s not hard to find terribly-uninformed bad takes on him. In any case, it seems most fans still support Geno.
Here’s how Seahawks fans are responding in his mentions.
I hope you’re doing well Geno. I can’t imagine how difficult losing your HC has been, especially a guy as special and as loved as Pete. As a fan, there’s so much uncertainty in the not knowing who’s going to lead this team in 2024 and beyond. I’m bracing myself for a bumpy road…
— Tonya Bailey (@tbailey1976) January 23, 2024
And I say f*** em. A lot of us appreciate you and rock with you. You stepped up and balled out. You have a team of people who support you and care about you. All I have to say is, THANK YOU. You came so far and proved EVERYONE wrong, which is why you see what you see on your TL. pic.twitter.com/Z3wVag4tfm
— Tameka Renee 🦋 (@TheMomNextDoor2) January 24, 2024
It's Twitter Geno. Of course.
— Thechek182 (@thechek182) January 23, 2024
Nah, you're a dawg. Don't let these Fairweather fans get to you, bro. Seattle loves you and always will. You've come a long way and the real ones appreciate everything you've done for us.
— Clint Gonzales (@valleyboy425) January 23, 2024
Can’t wait till next season Geno. So happy you’re a Hawk. We gonna sure up that protection and you’re gonna put up and mvp season.
— Ya Boy Big Nel (@TheeNelDog) January 23, 2024
Talk that shit!
— PrinceAli™ (@Th3PrinceAli) January 23, 2024
People are just greedy. Your first year starting you were top 5 QB. Last year around 12th on average in categories. I know you want better than last year, but fringe top 10 is damn solid too. With injuries too. Next year expecting big things man! 🫡
— Grant Driver (@grant_driver) January 23, 2024
Ignore the noise and control what you can control.
— SugarShane (@smsugar40) January 23, 2024
Great job Geno, disregard the haters. They will always be there. You are a leader.
— Jill Kourtis (@JMKAUF) January 23, 2024
Kind of what this app is known for. Good thing is none of it matters.
— Todd Carter (@tcarter108) January 23, 2024
Most these people are 12 since 12, they are not serious people nor should be taken as such. Keep your head low and grind, king
— matt (@matth8zu) January 23, 2024
Goodbye Eugene Cyril Smith!
— 🚸 Children Xing (@jessecappin) January 24, 2024
Need you off my team
— 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘺 (@Weahawks) January 23, 2024
we are a blessed franchise people just love to hate on seattle
— litz cos! (@COSMlX) January 23, 2024
seahawks twitter is truly one of the most toxic places
— King Louie 😮💨 (@midrangelou) January 24, 2024
I’m Team Geno ALL DAY!
— BigJerk (@BIGJERK1) January 23, 2024
QB1
— JillianAnanda (@Anandathatjoy) January 23, 2024
Turn that hard work into more than a .500 record and mostly mid level play, and people will talk less shit
— Dinkin-Flicka (@LifeCougs) January 24, 2024
You are just not a good @NFL QB. Doesn't make you a bad person or a better QB than 99 percent of people in the world lol. Just not a good @NFL QB.
— Seattle Sports Junkie (@Nigel1804151) January 23, 2024
Yo geno, let your arm rest for a few months it's ok. Take a well deserved break. Who is your next HC? I know who it will be. @stevewilks06 . he will get that defense playing well and run the ball jus like the days of beast mode.
— No BS, Get Your Free Cash B4 Year End (@UstradelinesCom) January 23, 2024
💙💚 you Geno!
— Lori'sStory (@Loriwhiteside8) January 23, 2024
tell em
— 1phrit (@1phrit) January 23, 2024
Ur him geno don’t ever forget that 🔥
— Aj Saleva (@AjSaleva) January 23, 2024
yappin pic.twitter.com/RyHfkwMunU
— cade enjoyer🏆〽️ (@cadegoat2) January 23, 2024
Ignore the trolls Geno, it’s not personal for them, they’ve only ever seen you on a screen.
— TheDon_corleone (@Fettucin3Capone) January 24, 2024
We love you Geno. Seahawk legend. Don't listen to the haters. Actually, just don't write back 🫡✉️📭❌
— Shirayasha (@Cordellium) January 24, 2024
#MVGeno 💙💚💙💚
— 👩🏻🦰Jen_Mazz🇨🇦🍎🇮🇱🇺🇦 (@savagecookie) January 23, 2024
Then shut them up. Make every one of them eat their words. You're a veteran QB1, uniquely in a crazy position (literally and figuratively) to earn that respect. Be that staple in the Hawks new chapter. I wanna root for ya, but potential prospects are nipping at those heels
— A.MQN (@MQN3478) January 23, 2024
As a die hard #seahawks fan, I really hope you remain or QB1. Mfs who say not to keep u dont know football. STATS DONT LIE… period. We need your leadership, especially having a new head coach after more than a decade of #AlwaysComPETE.
— Jay Rogers (@JayRoSr425) January 23, 2024
Geno Smith in a Ben Johnson led offense pic.twitter.com/k0cDTd01it
— Brenden Kirk (Woolen + Witherspoon SZN) (@brenden_kirk_) January 23, 2024
It’s easy to criticize behind a screen. Living an authentic life takes perseverance and focus. They hate themselves. If you have God + Hard work = a successful life pic.twitter.com/OHONkhA2Ff
— trueblue (@needlespaceship) January 23, 2024
