Geno Smith
Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III (born October 10, 1990) is an American professional football| quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers, leading them to multiple bowl games, breaking numerous passing records, and garnering multiple awards before being selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Quotes
[edit]- They wrote me off, I ain't write back though.
- During first post-game interview after being named Seahawks' starter (September 12, 2022).
- @espn (September 12, 2022). "They wrote me off, I ain't write back though." Geno Smith with a message 🗣.
- I can't say it was tough because I have been so blessed. Honestly, my tough times would be a dream to someone else. I never will look at it as something that was too hard for me or really tough because throughout that time, I was still enjoying my life and still in the NFL.
- During weekly media session, when asked on if his time as a backup quarterback frustrated him (December 8, 2022).
- Condotta, Bob (December 9, 2022). Geno Smith on his unlikely journey: 'My tough times would be a dream to someone else'. The Seattle Times. Retrieved on January 10, 2023.
- I'm always the guy that I believe the game gets settled between the white lines on game day. But from my vantage point, we've got a really, really good team. I don't know if we'll shock anyone inside of this building, but maybe shock some outsiders. But it's good, like let them sleep. I don't want them to see us coming. We're just working in the shadows right now, getting our game right, and when it's time to go in those bright lights, I think we'll be ready.
- Speaking on NFL Network's Inside Training Camp Live regarding external doubt about the Las Vegas Raiders, which he became a member of that offseason (August 4, 2025).
- Patra, Kevin (August 5, 2025). Geno Smith on Raiders' doubters: 'Let them sleep. I don't want them to see us coming'. NFL.com. Retrieved on August 30, 2025.
Quotes about
[edit]- Geno Smith: incredibly underrated quarterback. Part of the reason he struggled at times in Seattle, huge part of the reason, biggest reason was their offensive line was so bad, he faced one of the highest quick-pressure rates in football. When he was kept clean, his numbers were up there with anyone. Accurate, experienced veteran quarterback. Absolutely love this for the Raiders, absolutely hate it for the Seattle Seahawks.
- NFL analyst Mina Kimes reacting to the Seahawks trading Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders (March 7, 2025).
