Richard Sherman proposes a GenoSmith trade with Lamar Jackson
Pete Carroll believes that Geno Smith is a favorite of the Seahawks and want him to return For the 2023 season. Seattle could certainly do worse at the game’s most-important position. Despite Smith’s late turnover issues he finished 2022 with a very-respectable 30/11 touchdown to interception ratio and proved he can operate Shane Waldron’s offense at a high level.
We expect Smith to be back and will start Week 1 next year. However, the front office should never turn down potential upgrades. They are still there the No. 5 overall pick they have a good chance of being selected in the draft. C.J. Stroud are still on the board when the Seahawks are on the clock they have to at least seriously considering drafting them – regardless of their feelings about Geno.
Two potential upgrades are in the works that will become free agents. Tom Brady is one. However, his age (45), makes him a poor long-term investor. The other is Lamar Jackson, who’s only 26 and a former MVP who hasn’t even reached his ceiling. Jackson, on his part has reached the end of a dispute with Ravens over a contract renewal. cryptic Instagram messages Phase of discontent
Baltimore would be in the best position to sign him again, no matter what price. They definitely won’t want to risk him hitting the open market and getting nothing but a high comp pick if he signs elsewhere. If they trade him before March 15, the Ravens could get much more.
It’s the definition of a long shot, but no harm could come from general manager John Schneider Call Baltimore to ask what it would cost. Richard Sherman, Seahawks great Richard Sherman likes the idea. His most recent podcast featured a Geno trade for Lamar. Watch:
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