Geno Smith and the Seahawks have had “preliminary” discussions about a new contract according to coach Pete Carroll. Smith is coming off a career-best season, having posted 30 touchdown passes and earning his first Pro Bowl nomination. While Smith’s age and Seattle’s surplus draft capital will work against him, his representation can rightfully claim he was a top-10 QB in 2022 and deserves to be paid like one.
According to Pro Football Focus, Smith tied Kirk Cousins with a 79.3 overall grade for the season, ranking No. 9 in the NFL. Here’s how they rank the top 39 in the league this year.
Sep 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) walks off the field…Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during Cincinnati Bengals spring practice in Cincinnati…3. Chiefs (3): Trending downward? Or down season? (If that's what you call it when you…Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scores a touchdown against Lions during the first half on Sunday, Sept.…FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8)…Sep 22, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) walks off the field…Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) walks off the…Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1), before the start of their game against the New England…Oct 23, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) moves out to pass…Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins passes during the first half of an NFL football game against…Sep 11, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass against…Jan 14, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) looks to…Sep 25, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball…Dec 5, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after beating…GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 10: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts on…Sep 22, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) stretches before the game…Oct 23, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is interviewed after…Kenny Pickett (8) of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during the second half against the…Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and head coach Mike Vrabel during the fourth quarter at…Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes against the Washington Commanders during the first half at Ford…Sep 27, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) returns to the locker…Dec 4, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) leaves the…Jan 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks on from the…May 23, 2022; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) makes his way…SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 16: Coby Bryant #8 of the Seattle Seahawks forces a fumble against…Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and…Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday,…Jun 14, 2022; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) shown on the…Sep 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett talks with Denver Broncos…Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) after the…Dec 11, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participates in early pregame…Sep 25, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) passes in the third…Oct 23, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) and injured Washington Commanders…Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws against the New York Giants in the second half.…Jan 9, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) runs onto the field…May 25, 2022; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the offense with…SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 08: Baker Mayfield #17 of the Los Angeles Rams is sacked by…Nov 21, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) looks to…New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's…
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