MacDonald doesn’t commit to Geno as starter

[SantaClaraHawk]

Mike Macdonald does not commit to Geno Smith as Seahawks' starter

New Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is not naming Geno Smith as the starting quarterback.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[Titus Pullo]

Mike Macdonald does not commit to Geno Smith as Seahawks' starter

New Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is not naming Geno Smith as the starting quarterback.

www.nbcsports.com

It will depend on whether he can learn the new system in time.

 

[Toxic_Luke]

It's normal for him not to nail anything now, new coaching staff, new system and good QBs in this class.
Maybe he sees Geno as a bridge QB to help our future.
but today, for sure, Geno is our QB1.

 

[AnimeAmore]

This is much ado about nothing.
The Seahawks *might* draft a QB to compete with Geno, so there isn't a reason to just declare him the starter. If the Hawks are unable to land anyone in the draft or FA or trade who could legitimately compete with Geno then he is the de facto starter.
I don't think the Hawks will get anyone who could (or should) start this year, but if they draft a 1st round QB then Geno would at least need to beat him out in camp.

 

[WarHawks]

He could have said he's for sure the starter day one, but he didn't. Good. This is as it should be. Always compete, right?

 

[fenderbender123]

Well yeah, no point in naming him now when we don't know how the draft and free agency will play out.

 

[SonicHawk]

I'm usually one to be a bit more "Geno will be QB1 on week 1" but I got to be honest, reading the quote -- it wasn't exactly a resounding support for "Geno has the job and while he still has to earn it, we don't guarantee anything" it was more of a -- "We'll see!"

 

[Mad Dog]

Well, Geno's the starter right now because he's the only QB on the roster.

But yeah, everything depends on FA and the draft. If we get a legit QB to compete with Geno then it's a training camp battle. If we get a project, then Geno's likely the guy for one more year.

It's been clear from day one that MacD is going to take his time to evaluate the roster John brings him and have the best guys playing. He's still learning the players we got and installing defensive and offensive schemes.

 

[SantaClaraHawk]

To be fair, Kyle said Purdy would be the starter in Jan 2023 provided Brock was healthy. He made it clear there would be no “camp competition” with Trey Lance For qb1 While bringing in competition for qb2.

And that case is a lot less obvious than this one.

 

[LeveeBreak]

Total Nothing Burger. Why would he commit to Geno before he and his OC have had a chance to see how he fits into the new system.

Involves our new HC commenting on our QB, so no prob on the post...but the drama potential that might ensue...

 

[SantaClaraHawk]

He should have said that as of week 1, Geno’s the starter. That just acknowledges the reality that no draft pick will be ready to start in week 1, nor are they likely to insert lock or a cheaper talent as qb.

 

[kidhawk]

Before a single practice and not even knowing who the competition is? I’d start calling for his job if he were to make a commitment today.

 

[kidhawk]

He should have said that as of week 1, Geno’s the starter. That just acknowledges the reality that no draft pick will be ready to start in week 1, nor are they likely to insert lock or a cheaper talent as qb.

I disagree. We paid Flynn to come here the year we drafted Wilson. Everyone expected Wilson to back up the first year but he played himself into the start game 1. I would expect him to see guys on the field before making such a commitment.

 

[SantaClaraHawk]

Matt Flynn did play Week 1 though, didn’t he?

 

[Maelstrom787]

He could have said he's for sure the starter day one, but he didn't. Good. This is as it should be. Always compete, right?

I like Geno a lot. You know this.

But this is the correct way to view this, and this is the correct mindset for Mac to have as the incoming coach, regardless of how any of you feel about Geno Smith's caliber.

Macdonald is an incoming coach coming into a situation where we have a moderately priced bridge QB on the roster. Whether you fall in the camp that has Geno closer to 10th best than 20th best or not, that isn't the type of situation in which you immediately anoint the man the starter of the team.

We're not into free agency. We're not into the draft. We have no idea who is going to be on the roster, and with a fully overhauled staff, it should be subject to a competition regardless.

Now, I think the likely ideal circumstance will to have Geno start in front of a rookie, or at least a young free agent with some potential. But that's a prediction. You cannot get to that point without an acquisition and a legit competiton.

 

[LeveeBreak]

Matt Flynn did play Week 1 though, didn’t he?

Russ won the job 3rd pre-season game against the Chiefs. Not sure of it was annoucned then, but Russ starter week 1.

Seahawks tab rookie Wilson as Week 1 starter

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll announced Sunday night that rookie Russell Wilson will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 1.

www.espn.com

 

[kidhawk]

Matt Flynn did play Week 1 though, didn’t he?

I’m pretty sure that Wilson started game 1 as the starter and Flynn as the backup

 

[nIdahoSeahawk]

Yes, Wilson started week 1.

 

[chrispy]

It would be difficult to describe the tantrums on this board if he had said Geno is the starter.

Nothing's determined yet and any coach or gm that pins themselves down at this point in the off season is blatantly lying to divert attention from their true intention.

 

[toffee]

Mike Macdonald does not commit to Geno Smith as Seahawks' starter

New Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is not naming Geno Smith as the starting quarterback.

www.nbcsports.com

So our slogan changed from Carroll's "always compete" to Mcdonald's "always looking to improve"?? If Mcdonald were the HC of the Ravens, would he dare to say the same to Lamar?