We may be headed for a dramatic offseason for the Seattle Seahawks and starting quarterback Geno Smith. Before last season began, Smith was reported to be seeking a new contract and the front office refused to negotiate.

The answer to the latter question is almost always making an investment at quarterback, even if you already happen to have a franchise starter established.

The Seattle Seahawks have had positive quarterback play from Geno Smith over the past three seasons. However, Smith has yet to lead the Seahawks to a win in the playoffs, putting him and the team in a strange place of mediocrity.

If the Seahawks and Geno Smith can’t agree on an extension early this offseason, Las Vegas would seem to be logical trade option now that Carroll is there. The Raiders need a QB and Carroll has an affinity for Smith, once calling him one of his all-time favorite players.

Whether you have faith in Geno or not, it’s a cinch that his future in Seattle was a major topic in conversations between coach Mike Macdonald and his new offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak.

Howell was a full-time starter in 2023, and he was traded to the Seahawks a little less than a year ago to give the team some insurance if Smith wasn't good enough. Well, Smith did just good enough to warrant keeping him around, but not enough to produce any meaningful playoff results.

In this blockbuster trade proposal, the Seattle Seahawks send star quarterback Geno Smith to the New York Giants.

ESPN's Bill Barnwell weighs in on the route the Seattle Seahawks should pursue with Geno Smith and the future of their quarterback position.

Brock Huard compares the Seattle Seahawks' Geno Smith to the eight quarterbacks who played in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

"Smith doesn't inspire a boatload of enthusiasm from fans, and headed into the final year of his contract with a cap hit of $44.5 million, the offseason will likely feature at least some drama involving the 34-year-old."

The answer to the latter question is almost always making an investment at quarterback, even if you already happen to have a franchise starter established.