Geno Smith



Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III (born October 10, 1990) is an  for the  of the  (NFL). He played at, leading the  to multiple bowl games and breaking numerous school records. Smith was then drafted by the in. After a failed stint as the Jets' starting quarterback, he spent the 2017–2021 seasons as a backup on the, , and Seahawks. After was traded from Seattle to the, Smith was named the Seahawks' starting quarterback and experienced an unexpected career resurgence.

Quotes

 * They wrote me off, I ain't write back though.
 * During first post-game interview after being named Seahawks' starter (September 12, 2022).
 * I can't say it was tough because I have been so blessed. Honestly, my tough times would be a dream to someone else. I never will look at it as something that was too hard for me or really tough because throughout that time, I was still enjoying my life and still in the NFL.
 * During weekly media session, when asked on if his time as a backup quarterback frustrated him (December 8, 2022).
 * During weekly media session, when asked on if his time as a backup quarterback frustrated him (December 8, 2022).