Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith pulled off a perfect Jekyll and Hyde act against the Commanders yesterday. In the first half Smith’s performance was pretty close to atrocious. He missed layup throws, he walked himself into sacks and couldn’t get into a rhythm with any of his receivers. Smith finished the first half with an embarrassing grounding penalty to put a rotten egg on the whole thing.
Fortunately, Smith found his composure and his game in the locker room. When he came out in the third quarter he was a completely different player, and helped lead his team to a thrilling three-point win, courtesy of two near-perfect scoring drives in the fourth quarter from Smith.
As you might expect, reactions to Smith’s up-and-down kind of performance are a bit all over the place. Some fans don’t seem to care what he does, they want to see him replaced by Drew Lock as of yesterday. Others are more forgiving, or at least recognize that Lock is unlikely to alleviate the recent issues Smith has been having on the field. Smith also has a small but dedicated hardcore following who support him no matter what he does.
Here’s what fans were tweeting about Geno during and after the game.
Hearing a lot of “Geno Smith sucks” today
Y’all turn fast
— Kate Diaz (@KateDiazSEA) November 12, 2023
Y’all gonna show Geno love for that game winning drive? #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/HrpWEFlgtp
— Gee Scott Sr. 🎙️ (@GeeScottSr) November 13, 2023
I once again coming to you to report that Geno Smith did it again.
— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) November 13, 2023
Drew Lock could literally never. https://t.co/7Cg8yHvfE0
— Steve (@YinzerHawks) November 13, 2023
All this ‘Geno must be benched’ conversation is crazy, it’s not as of Drew Lock is better.
You don’t want a QB to have dumb INTs, but want Drew Lock to start??
— Darrell Singh (@DarrellSingh) November 13, 2023
Hey Big Ben @benmaller can we put a poll up even if Geno Smith got the W if the fans still want to see Drew Lock start? @FoxSportsRadio @933KJR @GenoSmith3 is still trash
— Jay Jay from Renton (@jander1206) November 13, 2023
Can the Seahawks please move forward from @GenoSmith3 now that he has regressed back to his Jets days and put Drew Lock in? @PlankShow @StinkinGenius1 @Seahawks @benmaller @FoxSportsRadio @933KJR the dude sucks!!!!!!
— Jay Jay from Renton (@jander1206) November 13, 2023
Genos been making bad decision after bad decision and continues to try to force the ball to DK. He holds onto the ball far too long because it seems like he can't make a decision most the time! Might be time for Drew Lock to get some time…
— Tanner (@tmyhre11) November 13, 2023
All the Seahawks fans that were chanting for drew lock to come off the bench in the 2nd quarter should be lined up and made to jump off the toyota fan deck after that game winning drive.
There weren't too many in the crowd but they were definitely present.
— June (@big__haus) November 13, 2023
If you watch Geno this year and think “they should draft a QB if they like one and they can sit a year behind Geno”
Reasonable
But thinking Drew Lock is the answer is bonkers. https://t.co/rXoj6hNV7f
— Jeromy Krom (@Jkrom34) November 13, 2023
Exactly my point..so stop sugar coating his mediocre play and call a spade a spade. I still think Drew Lock is a better QB than him and I don't think Geno should have been paid what he was. He is not exciting to watch, is not clutch and does not inspire others to do better.
— Ben (@Ben11080939) November 13, 2023
Drew lock is better
— QJFootball (@QJFootball) November 13, 2023
This game was the play calling I been waitin on all damn year 😭🔥
More please!!
Also, for those yappin bout Geno…
He’s basically tied statistically neck & neck with Lamar Jackson this year.
& he’s played worse than last year…
SO ZIP THAT SHXT UP ABOUT DREW LOCK#GoHawks pic.twitter.com/kj7pJp1DsW
— PSMIITH | Graduated Money 🎓💰 (@psmiith) November 13, 2023
Geno Smith throwing to DK Metcalf pic.twitter.com/uPWPYGVjVD
— Seahawks Today (@TodaySeahawks) November 12, 2023
Look – The Seahawks are a mid football team with a mid QB…
If you really want the Seahawks to be a bad football team with a bad QB then Drew Lock is your guy.
It is fine. We are just different.
— Let's Go 'Ners (@RealPLUTim) November 13, 2023
Geno Smith is not making good reads in this first half. He's had other guys open and he's been opting for the more difficult pass. One of the better things about Geno last year was that he was taking what the defense gave him and finding guys open even if they were shorter routes
— @jome20.bsky.social (@Jome253) November 12, 2023
Geno Smith in the second half vs. the Commanders
15/20
217 yards
2 TDs / 0 INTs
143.1 passer rating— PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) November 13, 2023
Geno Smith heard y’all clamoring for him to be benched and responded with a career-high in passing yards
— Cigar Thoughts 🎙🏈 (@CigarThoughts) November 13, 2023
Geno Smith shut down every doubter.
He did what he did best and showed why he can be a top 5 QB for the #Seahawks.
He led a game winning drive.
Geno Smith is back. pic.twitter.com/MWswJVU6l7
— Seahawks Today (@TodaySeahawks) November 13, 2023
For a game where Geno Smith was taking some (valid) criticism, he also committed zero turnovers, put the team up 7 points with 3 minutes to go, then got into field goal range in 49 seconds for the game-winner as time expired.
— Seahawk Nerd (@SeahawkNerd) November 13, 2023
Just had my very sick patient tell me “I sure like that Geno Smith.He always believes in himself! Look how he won that game 🙂”
and she was so cute about it
Real people > >> Twitter
— HOT TAKES ANA 🏈 (@FootballGirlAna) November 13, 2023
Not sure why there's only absolutes when it comes to Geno Smith. Geno shouldn't be benched, but I'm not going to lie to myself and say we're going to win a Super Bowl with him either.
I just don't think he's the long-term franchise QB we looking for.
— Chris in Tacoma (@Chatham253) November 13, 2023
It's crazy how Geno Smith revitalized his career with the Seahawks. Happy for him!
— Chris (@The_Milianaire) November 13, 2023
#IDontWantToOverreactBUT the Seahawks need to move on from geno smith. Even after the win yesterday. With all the talent around him…the hawks should be putting up 30+ a game.
— Jared Green (@darthsteelhead) November 13, 2023
Geno Smith's surface numbers were… good! 31-47, 369, 2 TD. #Seahawks pass catchers went for 258 YAC, second most in the #NFL this season. #HelpWanted
Credit goes to Geno Smith for being a competent faciltator. #WAS Sam Howell's numbers were better. #QBWins @SeattleSports
— X-FCTR (@SEA_SportsFCTR) November 13, 2023
Where are those Geno Smith haters today? Wish you had Mac Jones?
— mobywv (@mobywv) November 13, 2023
Geno Smith you bastards. pic.twitter.com/oEknU4yqEy
— Everything Seahawks from Everywhere All at Once (@SeattleSeaThink) November 13, 2023
The last two drives today by Geno Smith were absolutely phenomenal. Certainly silenced the doubters (which I admittedly was beginning to waver a little) with his clutch play. Massive victory for l @Seahawks given they have a SF, DAL, SF, PHI gauntlet on the docket soon #Seahawks
— Michael Harrison (@houndogharrison) November 13, 2023
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