The Seahawks front office hit all the right notes last offseason. While it’s relatively early this time around, so far they’re still batting 1.000. Yesterday the team took care of its most-important order of business by re-signing quarterback Geno Smith. They managed to get it done at a huge discount, too. Smith’s base salary is $25 million per season for three years ($75 million total) plus $30 million more in potential incentives. Smith only got $40 million fully guaranteed on the contract. With Smith locked up Seattle can now look to improve their long-floundering defense.

However, the Seahawks have a rare gift this year in the form of a top-five overall pick. That puts them in position to land an elite quarterback prospect from a strong class. Regardless of how they feel about Smith, they shouldn’t overlook a chance to get someone special at the game’s most important position on a rookie contract.

Good news: head coach Pete Carroll agrees. Speaking in an interview on ESPN 710 Seattle, Carroll said drafting a quarterback early is still on the table even after re-signing Smith, Tim Weaver of USA Today's Seahawks Wire reports.

Pete Carroll said on @SeattleSports that drafting a quarterback early is still in play even after re-signing Geno Smith: "That opportunity is absolutely there.... When you're at 5, this is different than what we're used to seeing."

— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) March 7, 2023

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