Geno Smith is on the verge of setting a new Seahawks franchise record

It was a filler line in a Week 17 predictions article on one other web site, however it caught my consideration.

(Geno) Smith is 114 move yards shy of 4,000 for the season, which might make him the second quarterback in Seahawks historical past to achieve that mark (Russell Wilson).

In an period by which 4,000-yard seasons are widespread, and 5,000-yard seasons seem to be the aim for ‘elite’ quarterbacks, it’s simple to overlook {that a} Seattle QB has handed the 4,000-yard mark solely 4 instances.

Let’s take a fast stroll down reminiscence lane and take a look at the most effective seasons by the most effective quarterbacks in Seahawks historical past . . .

Jim Zorn’s profession excessive was 3,661 yards in 1979.

Dave Krieg topped that mark 5 years later . . . by 10 entire yards.

Warren Moon bested Krieg by 7 yards in 1997. Moon had topped the 4,000-yard mark 4 instances earlier than that, twice with the Oilers and twice with the Vikings, however his high-water mark with the Seahawks was 3,678.

Matt Hasselbeck set a brand new franchise file when he threw for 3,841 yards in 2003, after which topped that mark and flirted with 4k in 2007 earlier than settling in at 3,966.

Enter Russell Wilson, the primary (and up to now solely) Seahawks quarterback to high the 4,000-yard mark – a feat that he completed 4 instances:

• 2015: 4,024 yards
• 2016: 4,219 yards
• 2019: 4,110 yards
• 2020: 4,212 yards

Stroll over!

It’s time to take a look at THIS season.

Coming into Week 17, Geno Smith sits at 3,886 yards, leaving him 333 yards shy of tying the Seahawks franchise file for probably the most passing yards in a single season.

However merely tying the file isn’t the aim, is it?

300 thirty-4 yards – that’s the aim right here.

And Geno has two video games to achieve it.

Provided that he’s averaging 259.1 yards per recreation, Geno setting the franchise mark this 12 months appears inevitable.

The truth that he may set the franchise file towards Gang Inexperienced, the staff that he began his profession with, is serendipitous.

Be aware: That picture is from his first profession begin on September eighth, 2013.

To be truthful, and maybe mood expectations a little bit bit, Geno has solely thrown for 334+ as soon as this season – towards the Rams in Week 13. He’s topped the 300-yard mark 4 instances although, so I wouldn’t rule it out.

Extra realistically, Geno is taking a look at setting the mark in Week 18 towards the Rams.

Which, YAY!

Watching Geno etch his identify within the franchise file e-book in a recreation towards a hated division rival is an effective way to spend the ultimate week of the common season.

Both manner, Geno ought to finish the 12 months with the most effective single season efficiency, yardage-wise, in franchise historical past.

When you ask me, that’s one heck of a manner for Geno to jot down again!