The Seattle Seahawks once again enter an offseason with questions about what to do at quarterback. Specifically, what to do with their starter, Geno Smith. Well, apparently these are questions to everyone in the world but head coach Mike Macdonald.
In a clip from an upcoming interview with Aaron Levine this weekend, Macdonald was unwavering in his support of Smith. Macdonald even went as far as to emphatically say he believes the Seahawks can win a championship with Smith at the helm.
Macdonald’s full comments on Smith can be seen in the clip below. They echo his words from the end of the season. There can be no doubt as to what he truly feels about his quarterback.
A month later, Mike Macdonald still puzzled by idea that Geno Smith wouldn’t be Seahawks QB1. This time in convo with @AaronLevine_ https://t.co/Q9ZDPtuyj8 pic.twitter.com/DmFjeEOqMh
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) February 7, 2025
In his three seasons as the Seahawks starter, Smith has set the single season passing yard record twice and has kept Seattle competitive. Unfortunately, the Hawks were eliminated one week earlier in 2024, but they still earned 10 wins for the first time since 2020. Smith’s interceptions – especially in the red zone – were a considerable issue, but perhaps working with a more established offensive coordinator in Klint Kubiak and focusing on a more consistent ground attack can help mitigate some of those turnovers.
We are still a football lifetime away from the 2025 season kicking off. A lot can happen between now and then. But for right now, it sure looks as if Geno Smith is going to be taking the field in the neon and navy of Seattle this September.
