Join me as we delve into Geno Smith's journey towards earning his incentives with the Seattle Seahawks. We'll examine his progress in passing yards, touchdowns, completion percentage, passer rating, and quarterback wins/playoffs. Can Geno overcome the challenges and achieve his goals? Let's find out!
Passing Yards: Can Geno Reach the Benchmark?
Analyzing Geno Smith's progress towards his passing yards incentive.
Geno Smith's 3-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks includes a passing yards incentive. To earn this incentive, Geno needs to match or exceed the 4,282 yards he had last season. However, he is currently behind the pace, being 182 yards shy through 9 games and 149 yards shy through 12 games.
If Geno wants to reach his passing yards incentive, he needs to average 272.8 yards per game over the final five weeks of the season. While it is a challenging task, it is not impossible. Can Geno step up and deliver the numbers needed?
Touchdowns: Can Geno Find the End Zone?
Examining Geno Smith's progress towards his touchdown incentive.
Geno Smith's contract also includes a touchdown incentive. To earn this incentive, Geno needs to reach the 30 passing touchdowns he had last season. So far, he has 15 touchdowns through 12 games, with 4 of them coming in the last three weeks.
While it is possible for Geno to throw 15 touchdown passes over the final 5 games, it is unlikely based on his performance this year. Can Geno find the end zone consistently and achieve his touchdown incentive?
Completion Percentage: Can Geno Improve?
Assessing Geno Smith's completion percentage and his chances of earning the incentive.
Geno Smith's completion percentage incentive requires him to match the 69.8% he achieved last season. However, through 12 games, his completion rate stands at 64.4%, falling short of the benchmark.
While there are ways for Geno to improve his completion percentage, time is running out. Can Geno elevate his accuracy and secure the completion percentage incentive?
Passer Rating: Can Geno Reach the Benchmark?
Evaluating Geno Smith's passer rating and his chances of meeting the incentive benchmark.
Geno Smith's passer rating incentive is based on reaching the 100.9 rating he achieved last season. However, his current passer rating stands at 89.1, indicating a significant gap.
It seems unlikely that Geno will be able to reach the benchmark and earn the passer rating incentive. Can he improve his performance and bridge the gap?
Quarterback Wins/Playoffs: Can Geno Lead the Seahawks to Success?
Exploring Geno Smith's chances of earning the quarterback wins/playoffs incentive.
Geno Smith's final incentive is tied to the Seattle Seahawks' success. To earn this incentive, the team needs to have 10 wins and/or make the playoffs, with Geno playing 80% of the snaps.
However, the Seahawks' chances of making the playoffs are dwindling, and it is uncertain if they can win four of their final five games. It is unlikely that Geno will earn this incentive. Can he still make a significant impact and contribute to the team's success?
Bonus Incentive: The Extra Reward
Unveiling the bonus incentive in Geno Smith's contract and assessing his chances of earning it.
In addition to the five statistical incentives, Geno Smith's contract includes a bonus incentive. He can earn $2M for each of the statistical incentives, with a potential total of $15M if he achieves all five.
However, based on his current performance, it seems unlikely that Geno will earn all $15M in incentives. Can he still make a strong push and maximize his bonus earnings?