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Seattle Seahawks Coach Gets Honest About Geno Smith

Originally posted on NFL Analysis Network
By Evan Massey | Last updated 5/3/24

The Seattle Seahawks are set to embark on a new chapter in 2024 as they bid farewell to longtime head coach Pete Carroll and welcome Mike Macdonald to lead the charge into the 2024 NFL season.

While the core roster remains intact, the departure of Carroll signals a significant shift in the team’s identity.

Under Carroll’s guidance, the Seahawks enjoyed a prolonged period of stability and success, but as with all things in professional sports, change eventually becomes inevitable.

Both Carroll and the organization mutually agreed that it was time for a fresh start, paving the way for Macdonald to step into the head coaching role.

Despite limited exposure in the media, Macdonald’s recent remarks on NFL Total Access shed light on his vision for the team and his confidence in quarterback Geno Smith. Smith, whose future with the Seahawks was a subject of speculation leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, appears to have earned Macdonald’s trust as the franchise’s leader on the field.

“I think he’s taking the bull by the horns. Geno’s right at the tip of the spear.”

"Geno's right at the tip of the spear."@Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald talks about Geno's impact as a leader. pic.twitter.com/R49pSWOCzH
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) May 2, 2024

One of the most significant indicators of the team’s direction under Macdonald’s leadership was their decision not to select a quarterback in the first round of the NFL Draft. This move reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to Smith and their belief in his ability to helm the offense effectively.

With Macdonald at the helm, Seahawks fans are eager to see how the team’s dynamic will evolve in the coming seasons. The transition from Carroll’s tenure to Macdonald’s regime represents more than just a changing of the guard; it’s an opportunity for the Seahawks to redefine themselves and reclaim their status as legitimate contenders in the NFL.

Carroll’s legacy and Russell Wilson ‘s contributions have left an indelible mark on the franchise, but now it’s up to Macdonald and Geno Smith to carve out their own path to success.

As they embark on this journey together, the Seattle Seahawks faithful will be watching closely, hopeful for a new era of contention.

This article first appeared on NFL Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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