Geno Smith continues to steer the quarterback competitors in Seattle. Whereas he hasn’t received the job for Week One of many common season, he’ll begin the preseason opener on Saturday.
Through Michael-Shawn Dugar of TheAthletic.com, coach Pete Carroll informed reporters on Tuesday that Smith stays within the lead for the full-time gig, and that he’ll get the nod at Pittsburgh this weekend.
Based mostly on Saturday’s mock sport, some thought Drew Lock had gained floor on Smith. That’s apparently not the case, a minimum of not but.
My very own perception is that Carroll would like to beat former Seahawks starter Russell Wilson on the primary Monday evening of the season together with his former understudy. Bear in mind, Smith performed nicely final 12 months when pressed into service after Wilson suffered a finger harm in opposition to the Rams.
For the Seahawks, it’s been all about system, not star quarterback. Wilson had wished the system to be all about him. The season begins with a compelling conflict of philosophies, and Carroll is extra prone to be confirmed proper if Smith is the starter. He’s the subsequent man up, changing the person who wished out and who lastly acquired his want.