Pre-Snap Reads 6/22: What will Geno Smith do for an encore?

To many outsiders looking in, Geno Smith’s 2022 season greatly exceeded their expectations. To many of his Seattle Seahawks teammates, Geno Smith’s season was somewhat expected and not at all surprising. With a new contract, new draft picks, and some of the best regarded weapons in the league, Geno will surprise no one. The question now is, what will Geno do in 2023, his 2nd full year as QB1 for the ‘Hawks? What do you think are realistic expectations for our fearless field leader? Do you think he re-breaks the franchise record for passing yards? How many touchdowns/interceptions are we expecting? How far will Geno take us this season? Let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for being here!

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Seahawks News

53-man roster projection: 2 surprises per side - Seaside Joe
Another look at the potential final roster following OTAs and minicamp: 6/21/2023

Geno Smith’s encore: Can Seahawks’ offense match soaring expectations? - The Athletic
Mike Dugar takes a look at the exploding expectations for the 2023 Seahawks offense.

K.J. Wright: What the Seattle Seahawks’ defense is still missing - My Sports Northwest
The Seattle Seahawks’ defense will look different in 2023.

Wednesday Round-Up: Seahawks Linebacker Unit Earns Top-10 Ranking From PFF - Seahawks.com
Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus breaks down why the Seahawks linebacker unit ranks No. 7 in the league heading into the 2023 season.

Seattle Seahawks 90-Man Countdown: EDGE Tyreke Smith - Pass Rushing Wild Card? - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Eager to prove himself after sitting out with an injury during a redshirt rookie season, Tyreke Smith will count on his physicality and toughness to earn snaps at a suddenly crowded edge rushing position for the Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks UDFA standout: Jonathan Sutherland makes '0' mistakes - Seaside Joe
Sutherland turned "0" into the ultimate honor at Penn State: Seaside Joe 1572

NFC West News

Former Los Angeles Rams star and New York Giants veteran surprisingly retires at 31 - SportsNaut
After only nine years in the league former Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants talent, Alec Ogletree called it a career on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Rams Sign 5th Rounders Puka Nacua and Davis Allen to Rookie Deals: NFL Tracker - Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
Follow along with RamDigest.com as we keep you up to date with all firings, hirings, and breaking news in the NFL.

Rams depth chart: Can this defensive lineman replace Greg Gaines? - Turf Show Times
Is Bobby Brown ready for a starting role on the defensive line

How the 49ers Linebackers Stack up With the Rest of the League - SI.com
The defensive line of the 49ers tends to get the most credit for why the defense is so elite, but the linebacker position is right there with them.

49ers Adjustments for 2023: Defense - Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Analyzing the defensive adjustments the San Francisco 49ers could make in 2023.

Why 49ers Tashaun Gipson was a must re-sign candidate during free agency - Niners Nation
Today we discuss everything that Gipson brought to the table last year and why this year he’ll only get bette

3 Arizona Cardinals With Something to Prove in 2023 - Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
The Arizona Cardinals are out to prove everybody wrong - but these three players specifically have a chip on their shoulder.

Questions/Projections for MOJO’s Inherited Draft Picks (Years 2019-2022): Part 2 Defense - Revenge of the Birds
How impressed are MOJO with the defensive draft picks they inherited from the Keim/Kingsbury years?

Around the NFL

Lions unveil new alternate helmet for 2023 season - NFL.com
A tradition-rich NFL franchise is joining the alternate helmet craze.

Saquon Barkley-Giants contract talks: Everybody has a take of their own - Big Blue View
So, let’s look at some of them.

Demarcus Lawrence on gap between Cowboys, Eagles: ‘I don’t feel like it’s a huge gap at all’ - NFL.com
Two games separated the two teams in the standings in 2022.

Ranking NFL 2023 'Triplets,' Part III: Bengals and Chiefs in a league of their own - CBSSports.com
But which AFC powerhouse landed in the top spot?

Move the Sticks: Second-year offensive, defensive teams; Washington QB Michael Penix - NFL.com
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks.

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Black box offenses - NFL.com
On this week’s episode of the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast, Marcas Grant is joined by NFL researcher LaQuan Jones.

2023 NFL season: Player departures that will have biggest impact on former teams - NFL.com
Which teams are facing a stiff test when it comes to replacing a top contributor? Brendan Walker highlights the 10 player departures that will have the biggest impact on the 2023 NFL season.

How Justin Fields can take next step as a passer, evolve into franchise QB Bears need - The Athletic
The foundation for Fields to make a dramatic improvement as a passer is there, and his shortcomings aren't as dramatic as some believe.

Can jiu-jitsu help Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa fight off concussions? - ESPN
The Dolphins quarterback is taking jiu-jitsu to help reduce the risk of more concussions, and one MMA star believes the strategy could work.