Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith went from veteran backup to NFL star during the 2022 season, but the end goal for him was clear and the team just wasn’t making the postseason.
Smith said in his At a media availability with reporters on Wednesday, he didn’t think the team should be overly excited about getting another week to play. The ultimate goal is to hold the Lombardi trophy.
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Geno Smith, #7, of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled during the first half of a game against the New York Jets at Lumen Field on January 1, 2023 in Seattle.
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Smith said, “I don’t think we should be promoting or acting like it’s our end goal right now because we have another goal in mind.” “Obviously it just starts one game at a time, one game, one practice at a time, staying focused on living in the moment. But we know we can’t just say, ‘Oh, we’re happy. Playoffs. There is a lot more to it. We have to focus on that.”
Smith had a career year in 2022.
He threw for 4,292 yards and 30 touchdown passes. He started all 17 of Seattle’s games and led them to a 9–8 record in a year after the team traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. However, Smith managed to subvert expectations and emerge as an MVP candidate.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, #7, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Jonah Williams, #92, during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle.
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Seattle went 7–10 in 2021 and 9–8 in 2022, making the postseason for the fourth time in five years and ninth out of the last 11 seasons.
Smith said, “I’ve always had the thought process that if I get the chance, this is where we should be.” “And like I said, it’s not about me. It’s about the team and everyone else around me, and how we’re coming together collectively and how we’ve gotten to the playoffs collectively. “
Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in overtime at Lumen Field on January 8, 2023 in Seattle.
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Smith now has san francisco 49ers To compete The 49ers won the NFC West but lost to the Seahawks by only eight in their last matchup. He was 31-44 with 238 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions.
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Both teams play Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.