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Geno Smith Plans To Be Even Better In 2023
Quarterback Geno Smith's rise from career journeyman backup to 2022 AP Comeback Player of the Year was a major catalyst in the 9-8 Seahawks making an NFC Wild Card appearance. Over the last-eight seasons, Smith's struggles to find traction across four franchises have been well-documented. After an offseason of working with top trainers, building chemistry with teammates and changing his diet, Smith is geared up to continue his success into the 2023 season.
In 2022, Smith led the league in completion percentage (69.8), throwing for 4,282 yards and 30 touchdowns on 572 attempts. Over his last six seasons with the New York Jets, New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle - Smith attempted just 198 passes. The West Virginia alum was selected No. 39 overall by the Jets in the 2013 draft. After two seasons as a budding starter, Smith was relegated to backup. 10 starts over four seasons and three teams later, the 32-year-old agreed to a one-year deal with Seattle in 2020. After serving as quarterback Russell Wilson's backup, Smith harped on Wilson’s departure after Seattle made a blockbuster deal with the Denver Broncos. Just months after securing the starting job, Smith earned his first Pro Bowl selection.
Determined to beat father time, Smith has used the offseason to work on his game and his body. Private Quarterback Coach Quincy Avery’s NFL clientele list includes Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts as well as premiere high school and collegiate talent. Over the spring and summer, Avery has documented his work with Seattle’s leader via social media platform Twitter. In an early July tweet following a recorded workout between the pair, Avery advised readers to not "confuse preparation and luck."
In addition to individual work, Smith has been on tour throughout the summer, traveling to the University of Washington, the University of Southern California, south to Dallas and across the country to Miami to workout with teammates DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Dareke Young, Tyler Lockett and Bobby Wagner prior to camp. Last week, Smith discussed the work put in with his teammates to further build chemistry.
"It was just a good chance for us to connect on a personal level more than in a group setting," said Smith. "I just think that the one-on-one is just really good for us."
The time between the conclusion of the 2022 season and 2023 training camp has always revealed a slimmer, more-refined Smith when the team reported. The weekend saw the NFL Network team report to the Seahawks training camp to broadcast live, where analyst Taylor Bisciotti revealed Smith's new diet. In further efforts to keep his body in as great shape as his mind, sweets, red meat and dairy have been removed from Smith's diet. Bisciotti shared the network's proud sentiments of Smith's ascension, while discussing his changes for improvement.
"It's hard not to be happy for him," said Bisciotti. "Despite his big offseason contract, taking his team to the playoffs and winning Comeback Player of the Year - Geno Smith is not approaching this offseason any different than in years past. He's used to being a quarterback that's having to fight for a second chance. Let's just take us back to last offseason, when he was in a battle with quarterback Drew Lock every single day. Smith says, the only difference this year is that he's actually getting the majority of the first team reps. So how did he spend the offseason? He traveled around the country to meet his receivers, and get more reps in with them. He also lost 5-10 pounds to be more nimble in the pocket. How did he do that? He cut out dairy, red meat, and sweets. Honestly, I should be going to take notes on how he did that. And last, but not least, he has met with new Quarterback Coach Greg Olson, who was most recently with the Rams."
By all measures, there's no signs of complacency for the man that still hasn't written back.
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Bleacher Report highlights the "Kenny Cam", as Seahawks rookie running back Kenny McIntosh mans the camera at training camp day two.
More from Around The Web
Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times: Seahawks mailbag: Is Drew Lock a lock for backup QB? What does D-line rotation look like?
Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic: Seahawks camp: Defense surges behind goal-line stand, Devon Witherspoon’s energy.
Harrison Reno of Sports Illustrated: Seahawks RBs Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh: Who Has 'Most to Gain'?
Tim Weaver of Yahoo Sports: Seahawks re-sign former Washington State OT Liam Ryan.
Gregg Bell of The News Tribune: Bobby Wagner explains what the issues were and how Seahawks plan to change the run defense
Here at Seahawks.com, John Boyle answers questions in this week’s mailbag.
With the 2023 Training Camp underway, take a look back at some of your favorite Seahawks in their first NFL Training Camps.
Quarterback Geno Smith's first training camp was in 2013 with the New York Jets. (AP)
Quarterback Geno Smith's first training camp was in 2013 with the New York Jets. (AP/Bill Kostroun)
7 QB Geno Smith is in his 11th season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
7 QB Geno Smith is in his 11th season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner's first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner's first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012.
54 LB Bobby Wagner is in his 12th season in the NFL and his 11th season with the Seahawks.
54 LB Bobby Wagner is in his 12th season in the NFL and his 11th season with the Seahawks.
Safety Jamal Adams' first training camp was with the New York Jets in 2017. (AP)
Safety Jamal Adams' first training camp was with the New York Jets in 2017. (AP/Julio Cortez)
33 SS Jamal Adams is in his seventh season in the NFL and his fourth season with the Seahawks.
33 SS Jamal Adams is in his seventh season in the NFL and his fourth season with the Seahawks.
Linebacker/Fullback Nick Bellore's first training camp was in 2011 with the New York Jets. (AP)
Linebacker/Fullback Nick Bellore's first training camp was in 2011 with the New York Jets. (AP/Rick Schultz)
44 FB/LB Nick Bellore is in his 13th season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
44 FB/LB Nick Bellore is in his 13th season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks' first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks' first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019.
56 LB Jordyn Brooks is in his fourth season in the NFL and his fourth season with the Seahawks.
56 LB Jordyn Brooks is in his fourth season in the NFL and his fourth season with the Seahawks.
Linebacker Devin Bush's first training camp was with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019. (AP)
Linebacker Devin Bush's first training camp was with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019. (AP/Keith Srakocic)
0 LB Devin Bush is in his fifth season in the NFL and his first season with the Seahawks.
0 LB Devin Bush is in his fifth season in the NFL and his first season with the Seahawks.
Punter Michael Dickson's first Training Camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018.
Punter Michael Dickson's first Training Camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018.
4 P Michael Dickson is in his sixth season in the NFL and his sixth season with the Seahawks.
4 P Michael Dickson is in his sixth season in the NFL and his sixth season with the Seahawks.
Safety Quandre Diggs' first training camp was with the Detroit Lions in 2015. (AP)
Safety Quandre Diggs' first training camp was with the Detroit Lions in 2015. (AP/Paul Sancya)
6 S Quandre Diggs is in his ninth season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
6 S Quandre Diggs is in his ninth season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
Tight End Will Dissly's first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018.
Tight End Will Dissly's first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018.
89 TE Will Dissly is in his sixth season in the NFL and his sixth season with the Seahawks.
89 TE Will Dissly is in his sixth season in the NFL and his sixth season with the Seahawks.
Tight End Noah Fant's first training camp was with the Denver Broncos in 2019. (AP)
Tight End Noah Fant's first training camp was with the Denver Broncos in 2019. (AP/David Zalubowkski)
87 TE Noah Fant is in his fifth season in the NFL and second season with the Seahawks.
87 TE Noah Fant is in his fifth season in the NFL and second season with the Seahawks.
Defensive End Dre'Mont Jones' first training camp was with the Denver Broncos in 2019.
Defensive End Dre'Mont Jones' first training camp was with the Denver Broncos in 2019. (AP/David Zalubowski)
55 DE Dre'Mont Jones is in his fifth season in the NFL and his first season with the Seahawks.
55 DE Dre'Mont Jones is in his fifth season in the NFL and his first season with the Seahawks.
Quarterback Drew Lock's first training camp was with the Denver Broncos in 2019. (AP)
Quarterback Drew Lock's first training camp was with the Denver Broncos in 2019. (AP/David Zalubowski)
2 QB Drew Lock is in his fifth season in the NFL and his second season with the Seahawks.
2 QB Drew Lock is in his fifth season in the NFL and his second season with the Seahawks.
Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett's first training camp was in 2015 with the Seattle Seahawks.
Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett's first training camp was in 2015 with the Seattle Seahawks.
16 WR Tyler Lockett is in his ninth season in the NFL and his ninth season with the Seahawks.
16 WR Tyler Lockett is in his ninth season in the NFL and his ninth season with the Seahawks.
Wide Recevier DK Metcalf's first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019.
Wide Recevier DK Metcalf's first training camp was with the Seattle Seahawks in 2019.
14 WR DK Metcalf is in his fifth season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
14 WR DK Metcalf is in his fifth season in the NFL and his fifth season with the Seahawks.
Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu's first training camp was with the Chargers in 2018. (AP)
Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu's first training camp was with the Chargers in 2018. (AP/Chris Carlson)
10 LB Uchenna Nwosu is in his sixth season in the NFL and his second season with the Seahawks.
10 LB Uchenna Nwosu is in his sixth season in the NFL and his second season with the Seahawks.
Linebacker Darrell Taylor's first training camp was with the Seahawks in 2021. (AP)
Linebacker Darrell Taylor's first training camp was with the Seahawks in 2021.
52 LB Darrell Taylor is in his fourth season in the NFL and fourth season with the Seahawks.
