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Geno Smith says contract talks with Seahawks are ‘looking very good’

Feb
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2/4/2023 1:15:51 PM
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Could the big question of the Seahawks offseason — the future of free-agent quarterback Geno Smith — have an answer soon?

Smith indicated that could be the case during a couple of interviews that aired Friday, conducted while attending the Pro Bowl Games in Las Vegas, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports.

Appearing on Pro Bowl Live on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Friday, Smith said he and the Seahawks “have had talks” and that “we’re in the process of getting all that settled right now. It’s looking very good.”

Appearing on “The Pivot Podcast,” which went live on YouTube on Friday afternoon, Smith reiterated his desire to stay with the Seahawks saying, “I love Seattle. We have a great relationship. I think we’ll work things out.”

Smith said he wouldn’t get into the numbers of what he is seeking but said on The Pivot that: “You just want to be respected. Your contract, you just want it to say, ‘We respect you. We understand what you bring to the table. We understand the caliber of player you are and we appreciate you.’ And that’s really what it all comes down to.”

That the two sides have had talks could mean each is aiming to get something done before one or two key dates: Feb. 21, when a 15-day window opens for teams to place franchise tags on players; and March 15, when players whose contracts expired at the end of the 2022 season, as is the case with Smith, can officially become free agents and sign with other teams (teams can re-sign their own players at any time).

Smith’s apparent optimism Friday that something will get done mirrors what he and coach Pete Carroll said following the season.

What could be a volatile free-agent market for quarterbacks and that Smith is coming off a career season at age 32 when his value is the highest it has ever been has led to speculation that he might be tempted to test free agency.

A deal could average $37.5 million per season and would be the 10th-highest APY currently for any quarterback.

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