The Seattle Seahawks would be an ideal landing spot for one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL.
As urged by Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton, the Seahawks should go “all-in” on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Prescott is on the verge of entering the final year of his contract. Although the Cowboys are adamant that they are committed to re-signing Prescott to a new contract, there has been little traction in regard to contract talks. That means the possibility of Prescott signing with another team in free agency next offseason is a realistic possibility.
Moton argues how there may not be much margin for error for Geno Smith as he enters the 2024 season with a new regime – first-year head coach Mike Macdonald and first-year offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb – and that Seattle may find it beneficial to release the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback and sign Prescott next offseason.
Why Seahawks Could Move on From Geno Smith After 2024
Smith has been productive for the Seahawks since being named starter prior to the 2022 season. He led Seattle to a surprise playoff appearance during the 2022 season and was named the Comeback Player of the Year. During his prolific 2022 campaign, Smith led the NFL in completion percentage (69.8%) and ranked fourth in the NFL in touchdowns (30) and fifth in passer rating (100.9).
However, those numbers took a dip during the 2023 season as the Seahawks missed the playoffs. Smith threw for 20 touchdowns and a 92.1 passer rating while completing 64.7% of his passes.