I find it interesting that Geno didn’t say “if they draft one, I’m also going to help….”
Probably reading too much into it but….
Geno is a class act. I don’t see any scenario where he is cut. IF we draft a QB, especially a guy like Richardson, Geno is the perfect veteran to learn from.
Think about it…Geno’s pocket presence, decision-making, surveying the field, playing within the system, willingness to do what’s best for the team, etc.
I’d much rather a rookie QB learn from Geno than most other quarterbacks in the league. I’ll probably get roasted for this but, that list of other quarterbacks includes Mahomes and most certainly includes Russ. Geno may not be as “good” as Mahomes but imo, he’s more disciplined. “Hey AR…watch how Russ doesn’t see his TE but rolls out, jukes two defenders, throws to the other side of the field on his back, opposing foot for 30 yards. Got it?”
The way Geno’s contract is structured…and the recent JS and PC comments about being in tune with the QBs available this draft…either a massive smoke screen to entice a robbery in the form of trading down or they really want one of these guys (Richardson or Levis as Young and Stroud should be out of reach).
If we draft a QB and he miraculously takes over the starting spot, we still don’t get rid of Geno unless we’re being offered something too good to pass on in a trade.
I feel like there’s a lot of folks that are hesitant to label Geno as a success. His second half performance was…mediocre. He doesn’t give you that feeling that he’s capable of leading an offense deep into the playoffs. Even though he had an incredible season last year, his body of work throughout his entire career tells a different story. I get the hesitation.
I’m not critiquing him and to be honest, I don’t have a facts-based opinion on how he may perform in the future. My guess is he’ll repeat last year’s performance and may improve upon it.
What I do know is that this deal worked out great for us…no matter what the future holds.
Geno is a class act. Definitely one of my favorite “stories” thus far. The underdog who didn’t wrote back. The guy who “takes one for the team”. Poise…gratitude….professionalism.
How folks can hate on this guy is beyond me.