Happy Blue Friday, 12s! Here's a look at what's out there today, October 15, about your Seattle Seahawks.
Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager Confident Geno Smith Will Shine On Sunday Night
NFL Network's Good Morning Football crew had been high on Russell Wilson this season prior to the finger injury he suffered last Thursday. Peter Schrager chose Wilson as his player to shine in Week 3 against the Vikings, and co-host Kay Adams made the same choice the following week for the Seahawks' game against the 49ers. Before the season, Schrager even chose Wilson with his prediction for MVP, and opined on how “ridiculous” it was that Wilson landed outside of the top 10 in the league's annual Top 100 Players rankings.
With Wilson sidelined for the time being, though, Schrager is putting his faith in the Seahawks' next man up. On Friday's episode of GMFB, Schrager explained why he thinks quarterback Geno Smith has the tools to carry the Seahawks to a road win against the Steelers on Sunday Night Football.
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"He's been a solid backup quarterback, a solid guy in that locker room, and has now become a bit of a cult hero in that Seattle market," Schrager said. "Because of, not only his quotes in the locker room, but also his overall enthusiasm and how much he loves being a Seahawks player. I can tell you guys, this player is beloved in that building. Beloved."
Smith led the Seahawks on two scoring drives in relief of Russell Wilson in Week 5 against the Rams before throwing an interception on a route where Tyler Lockett tripped and fell down, effectively ending the Hawks' comeback bid. Still, players and coaches raved about Smith's command of the offense and readiness to come off the bench and lead the team.
"Geno Smith is starting for the first time since Week 13, 2017, and I'm here for Geno Smith," Schrager said. "Go have a day, Geno." Click here to watch the full video and see who else the GMFB expects to shine in Week 6.
Ninth Grader DJ Kelly-Goodman Named Delta Community Captain
Junior Achievement of Washington alum DJ is an outstanding ninth grader at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy and the newest Delta Community Captain. He was nominated by the Atlantic Street Staff and a Junior Achievement volunteer who were impressed by his level of engagement during the Summer Academy, where he learned about financial literacy and career exploration through Junior Achievement's programs. As the Delta Community Captain, DJ was thrilled to serve as the facilitator for a Junior Achievement of Washington panel with Delta and Seahawks employees, discussing career opportunities, life lessons, and leadership.
The Delta Community Captains program is designed to recognize local individuals or organizations in the greater Seattle area that are making a difference in the community. Click here to learn more and read about our past Community Captains.
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More From Around The Web
At Seahawks.com, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers beat writer Brian Batko answers five questions about the Steelers.
Also at Seahawks.com, listen to “The Huddle” podcast with Jake Heaps, Stacy Rost and Dave Wyman.
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times on what to watch for in our Week 6 matchup with the Steelers.
The rest of the Seattle Times sports crew make their predictions for the game.
Matty F. Brown of Sport Illustrated looks at the Seahawks’ screen game under Shane Waldron.
The Seahawks and the Steelers will meet on Saturday in Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium for their first preseason game of the 2022 season.. Take a look back at photos from the past games between the two teams.
Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers kept Seattle's Sammy Green at arm's length Sunday, Dec. 5, 1977 in second half action. (AP Photo)
Steelers Frank Lewis (43) is caught by Seattle cornerback Eddie McMillan, right, in the second half of the game. Pa. Steelers won, 30-20. (AP Photo)
Steve Largent of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball during game action against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Nov. 8, 1981. (AP Photo)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) is tackled for no gain by Seattle Seahawk conerback Keith Simpson (42) in the first quarter of their National Football League game in the Seattle Kingdome, Nov. 28, 1982. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
Franco Harris (32) of the Pittsburgh Steelers slides into the end zone for six points after being hit by Kenny Easley (45) and Kerry Justin of the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter of their game in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 23, 1983. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth (55) in action during a 13 - 9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 6, 1987 at The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
FILE - In this Dec. 26, 1993, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Rick Mirer (3) is sacked for a seven-yard-loss by Pittsburgh Steelers' Kevin Henry (76) during the second quarter of an NFL game in Seattle. Mirer and New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe were drafted back-to-back as No. 1 and 2. (AP Photos/Gary Stewart, File)
Seattle Seahawks punt returner Charlie Rogers (31) evades Pittsburgh Steelers' John Fiala as he runs the Josh Miller punt back for a touchdown in the first quarter in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Seattle Seahawks' Koren Robinson (81) flips while being tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers' Brent Alexander on a second-quarter pass play Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Seattle. Robinson had 51 yards receiving in the Seahawks' 23-16 victory. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) tries to break away from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu during the first quarter of the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is pursued by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bryce Fisher (94) in the second quarter during the Super Bowl XL football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren, left and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher greet each other before the Super Bowl XL football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant, right, breaks up a pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cedric Wilson in the first quarter of the football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Steelers won 21-0. (AP Photo/Joe Sargent)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch evades a tackle from Steelers linebacker James Harrison and takes off down the field during a game on September 18, 2011. The Steelers defeated the Seahawks 24-0
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman (25) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Seattle, Wash. The Seahawks won the game, 39-30. (Greg Trott via AP)
Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) in action during an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, November 29, 2015, in Seattle, WA. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (88) makes a touchdown catch past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) and other defenders in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) deflects a pass by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) as he is blocked by offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford makes a tackle early in the game.
