NFL Rumors: Geno Smith, Seahawks to Discuss New Contract After Season to Stay as QB1

Geno Smith is expected to be offered a long term contract by the Seattle Seahawks.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks want Smith to be their starter into the future, after most expected him to be a stopgap. Smith has been the most surprising player of the year, throwing for 2,199 yards and 15 touchdown against four picks.

Smith's relationship with Waldron was a big reason for the quarterback's success, according to PeteCarroll, who threw shade at Wilson's direction in the process.

"He's getting everything he can get out of him," the coach said on the radio show. That's a big part of it. The 15-second point is when communication from the sideline ceases. Geno is taking advantage of all of that because they're just communicating to get it done and there's this conversation that goes on.

Geno is going off the wristband if you notice. Things have been smoothed out and cleaned up. That is also part of it. We hadn't done that before. We did not do that before because of resistance.

Smith struggled early in his career with the New York Jets and eventually settled in as a career backup. He moved between the Jets, Giants, and the Bolts before finally joining Wilson in 2019. When Seattle traded Wilson to Denver, they were expected to get a higher-profile replacement.

Smith has looked great so far this season. Despite predictions of a last-place finish, Seattle is a surprising 6-3 and leads theNFC West. Smith is receiving support for being the best starting quarterback in the league.

While the Seahawks have gotten a little bit of good fortune this season, there's no doubt that Smith has done enough to be a starter next season.