Geno Smith

They wrote me off, I ain't write back though.

Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III (born October 10, 1990) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia, leading the Mountaineers to multiple bowl games and breaking numerous school records. Smith was then drafted by the New York Jets in 2013. After a failed stint as the Jets' starting quarterback, he spent the 2017–2021 seasons as a backup on the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seahawks. After Russell Wilson was traded from Seattle to the Denver Broncos, Smith was named the Seahawks' starting quarterback and experienced an unexpected career resurgence.

Quotes

• 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.

Quotes about

• 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).