Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has heard the comments, and is not on board with fan theory.
When it comes to the future of quarterback Geno Smith, Macdonald was crystal clear in an interview with FOX-13’s Aaron Levine: “He’s our quarterback.”
Levine flat out asked coach Macdonald if he expects Geno Smith to be the quarterback next year. Coach said “heck yeah.”
Geno Smith’s status is clearly a question that has come from outside the organization. The coaches don’t speak with lack of support for Smith, nor do the players. A couple of Pro Bowlers just praised Smith for his toughness and perseverance.
Coach Macdonald later win on to double-down on his comments, saying “we can win a championship with Geno Smith.”
Speculation on Smith’s standing with the team has been predictably volatile, with many fans declaring he’s simply not enough, and a couple reporters even wondering if he’d be traded outright to the Las Vegas Raiders to play with Pete Carroll.
Mostly Raider guys, to be honest.
Jay Glazer doesn’t believe Russ and the Raiders will happen, and if you’ve been following my work, you know I haven’t believed it either — although things can certainly change as options dwindle down.
For now, Geno Smith has been, and continues to be my #1 candidate for the… pic.twitter.com/OpvnqTUKVC
— Alex Monfreda (@AlexMonfreda) February 7, 2025
“That will almost certainly happen.” Alrighty.
Exciting days are ahead as the team has the opportunity to renegotiate the contract with Smith to save some cap space.
