Geno Smith is a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, led the NFL in game-winning drives last year with five (a league record, by the way), and even set the Seahawks single-season passing yards record.

Yet there are still plenty of folks who do not have faith in him as a starter, even perhaps those among the 12th Man. The Seahawks offense was nowhere near as potent or consistent as it was in 2022, but that was hardly the problem of Geno Smith.

Seattle’s offensive line was decimated by injuries from literally the first week. Smith, and Drew Lock for two games, were constantly running for their lives as best they could. Still, what Smith was able to work with despite a sieve up front remains impressive.

The Seahawks took great lengths during the draft to make sure they had an improved line. They selected the best guard available in Christian Haynes, then picked Sataoa Laumea, a four year starter from Utah.

Hopefully with Haynes and Laumea supporting a healthy Charles Cross and Abe Lucas the Seahawks can avoid a similar situation in 2024.

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