Seahawks Revenge Game? Pete Carroll, Geno Smith Prep For Jets Reunion

There weren’t many individuals who anticipated the Week 17 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets to have main playoff implications, but right here we’re. 

Each groups desperately need a win, each to remain within the playoff race and get again on observe after hitting a tough patch. For Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, although, this sport is greater than an opportunity to maintain their season alive. 

Smith was drafted by the Jets out of West Virginia, however struggled to seek out his footing in New York and was finally launched. Pete Carroll is conscious of that issue heading into Sunday, nonetheless he may need some revenge of his personal towards the Jets. 

“I don’t know if he will get up any greater than I do.” Carroll stated. “I used to be there for some time, too. They despatched me packing. Geno and I, we would experience this one out collectively.”

Carroll’s first head teaching job was with the Jets in 1994 after serving because the defensive coordinator since 1990. They managed a 6-5 begin that season however following the notorious Dan Marino “Faux Spike” sport, a collapse that led to a 6-10 season. 

After ending the season at 6-10, Carroll would lose his job. After all, he then went on to USC and coached one in all school soccer’s nice dynasties earlier than transitioning again to the NFL and the Seahawks. 

The subplot of this being a revenge sport of types for Carroll and Smith is there, however it’s more likely that they’re targeted solely on clinching a playoff berth. 

You can discover Connor Zimmerlee on Twitter @Connorjz98

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