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John Schneider: Seahawks Would ‘Love’ to Re-Sign Geno Smith, Drew Lock
Practically a yr after buying and selling Russell Wilson to the Broncos for a smorgasbord of draft picks, the Seahawks discovered sudden success with a resurgent Geno Smith incomes his first profession Professional Bowl and guiding the crew to the postseason.
With the offseason now in full swing, basic supervisor John Schneider indicated on an interview with Ian Furness of KJR 93.3 Seattle on Wednesday that Seattle hopes to convey Smith and backup Drew Lock again into the fold in 2023. Each gamers are scheduled to grow to be unrestricted free brokers in March initially of the brand new league yr.
“Sure, we might like to. That might be a great scenario,” Schneider stated of the potential for re-signing Smith and Lock.
Following a wild card spherical loss to the 49ers, Schneider stated that he had a “nice speak” with Smith throughout his exit interview and each side made it clear that they’ve mutual curiosity in him staying within the Pacific Northwest.
However whereas negotiations with the veteran sign caller ought to ramp up quickly, Schneider and the entrance workplace have positioned an emphasis on analyzing the roster and determining an offseason recreation plan per regular on the finish of a season. As soon as that course of has been accomplished, consideration will shift in the direction of taking good care of enterprise and hopefully placing an settlement on a brand new contract with Smith.
“By way of getting it accomplished, it’s a course of. Hope to get began right here fairly fast,” Schneider acknowledged. “Had slightly time right here to guage our crew and get settled and all of the exit interviews and the whole lot that goes into what occurs once you get accomplished taking part in. We’ll get to it as quickly as we are able to and attempt to do what’s greatest for Geno and attempt to do what’s greatest for the group.”
Beating out Lock, who arrived as a part of the Wilson commerce final March, for the beginning job throughout the Seahawks offseason program and coaching camp, Smith loved the best yr of his NFL profession after spending seven seasons as a backup with three completely different organizations.
Thriving in coordinator Shane Waldron’s offense, Smith set a brand new franchise report with 4,282 passing yards, completed fourth within the NFL with 30 landing passes, and led the league with a 69.8 p.c completion price. He was particularly proficient throwing the deep ball, main all quarterbacks with 14 landing passes of at the very least 20 yards via the air and posting a passer ranking north of 120.0 on such makes an attempt.
Whereas Seattle hardly ever referred to as designed runs for him, Smith additionally confirmed off his ignored abilities as a runner, dashing for 366 yards and greater than 5 yards per keep on the season. On quite a few events, his skill to create as a scrambler prolonged drives for the ninth-ranked scoring offense.
Trying to preserve Smith after handing over such a powerful season will not be an inexpensive matter for the Seahawks. Based mostly off of market value for prime tier beginning quarterbacks, he might command as a lot as $35 million per yr after incomes a base wage of $3.5 million in 2022. If unable to strike a long-term deal, the crew might think about using the non-exclusive franchise tag, which is estimated to be value a totally assured $32.4 million subsequent season.
Within the occasion Smith’s price ticket exceeds the crew’s willingness to pay, Seattle has different choices to think about at quarterback, together with re-signing Lock, who the group stays excessive on regardless of not taking part in any common season snaps final season. They might additionally doubtlessly use the No. 5 general decide acquired within the Wilson commerce to draft a future franchise quarterback equivalent to Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud.
However whereas Schneider has beforehand indicated there can be a restrict to how excessive Seattle might go to retain Smith resulting from finances constraints and different roster wants, he believes the veteran has earned the chance to money in primarily based on his stellar efficiency and after seeing how he excelled below the teaching of Pete Carroll and his employees, he is hopeful the 2 sides will work out a deal within the close to future.
“Tremendous pleased with the way in which he competed and the whole lot he did, particularly as soon as he was named the starter. Coach Carroll, in all probability one of many greatest strengths he has is instilling confidence in folks. I believed it was simply wonderful the way in which he labored with Geno and the way in which Geno took his confidence and his management abilities to a different degree. Then, the efficiency on the sector speaks for itself.”
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Three days after suffering an ankle injury in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Seattle Seahawks will be without running back Ken Walker III when they travel for a post-Christmas battle against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Walker exited Sunday’s loss to Minnesota late in the fourth quarter following a goal line run and the team quickly declared him doubtful to return. With Seattle only holding two walkthroughs leading up to Thursday’s Week 17 contest in Chicago, he was listed as a non-participant for both, a clear sign he wouldn’t be able to recover in time to suit up for the critical late-season matchup.
Injuries have been a significant problem for Walker in his third season with the Seahawks, as he already missed four games earlier in the year with oblique and calf injuries, including two games earlier this month against the Cardinals and Packers.
With Walker sidelined, Seattle will turn to Zach Charbonnet for his fifth start of the season after the second-year back wasn’t listed on the final injury report. He only had one carry against Minnesota after missing practice time last week with an oblique strain, but he was upgraded to full participant on Tuesday and Wednesday’s walkthrough.
Behind Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh will serve as the primary backup and should see extensive action, especially with Charbonnet not being 100 percent healthy himself. The team could also sign George Holani off of the practice squad to the 53-man roster, but a corresponding move would need to be made to create a spot for him.
Aside from Walker, the Seahawks also ruled out tight end Brady Russell with a foot issue and he will miss his fifth game out of the past seven. He could be a candidate for injured reserve if the team wants to sign Holani to help replace Walker on the depth chart at running back.
Safety K’Von Wallace, who returned to practice two weeks ago from injured reserve, will not be activated prior to Thursday’s game in Chicago. Seattle will have to make a decision on whether or not to activate him for the season finale in Los Angeles next week.
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Seattle bakery near UW named one of best in U.S.
The New York Times just declared a local Seattle bakery as one of the best in America. That’s right, Saint Bread on Portage Bay Waterfront near the University of Washington has made the list of “22 best bakeries across the U.S. right now.”
SEATTLE – The New York Times just declared a local Seattle bakery as one of the best in America.
That’s right, Saint Bread on Portage Bay Waterfront near the University of Washington has made the list of “22 best bakeries across the U.S. right now.”
The Times picked out the bakeries based on their travels across the country this past year. Some of the baked goods featured by the magazine include Saint Bread’s cardamom croissant and its cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast.
Saint Bread Bakery in Seattle
We caught up with the owner, Yasuaki Saito, who told FOX 13 he had no idea his bakery was going to make the list.
“Oh you know they don’t tell you about these sorts of things, they kind of show up in the press. We are very fortunate here. We’ve had some good press over the years…this is another one of those recognitions of the hard work and effort the team puts in every day. We are the type of place that is based in our community, and we make sure the product going out is really great, and we are serving it with a smile.”
Saito says they will be closed for the holidays, so the next time you can check them out will be on Friday, January 3.
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Seattle weather: Christmas rain, wind, and snow across western WA
FOX 13 Meteorologist has your 7-day forecast, including which areas will see a white Christmas and where snow won’t fall across western Washington.
SEATTLE – A potent atmospheric river arrives on Christmas Day. Conditions will be blustery with increasing wind along the coast, through the Inlet and for some portions of the North Sound.
Heavy lowland rain and mountain snow will increase throughout the morning and into the evening.
We’re tracking the chance for heavy mountain snow from Wednesday into Thursday in Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Luckily, Santa will scoot in and out of Western Washington before all the rain settles in. Rainfall totals will range between 1-2″ during the day tomorrow. Heavy snow will impact pass travel beginning tomorrow through perhaps Friday.
An atmospheric river will arrive on Christmas day, bringing wind, rain and mountain snow.
Along with the rain and mountain snow, winds will be gusty at times with the arrival of the front tomorrow. A high wind watch will be in effect for the coastal regions, along with the Inlet and Western Skagit and Whatcom counties.
Powerful winds could lead to power outages and damage along the coast and North Sound on Wednesday and Thursday.
Powerful winds could lead to power outages and damage along the coast and North Sound on Wednesday and Thursday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Heavy mountain snow totaling 1-3′, along with gusty winds will be possible. A winter storm warning will go into effect early Wednesday morning. Travel will be very difficult in the coming days over the passes.
Please monitor the weather conditions along with road conditions before traveling.
Heavy mountain snow is forecast to hit our area passes from Wednesday-Friday.
A weather alert day is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for rain, wind and snow. The week remains unsettled with more chances for rain. By New Year’s Eve, conditions are looking a little drier to enjoy the show at the Space Needle.
A weather alert day is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for rain, wind and snow. The week remains unsettled with more chances for rain.
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