Geno Smith is already the Seahawks’ franchise quarterback

As previously mentioned, this week Smith broke a Seahawks franchise record with the most consecutive 100+ passer rating games, with six. This is all because of Smith’s ability to work within the pocket.

Here is what Carroll had to say about Smith’s performance after last week’s win against the Rams:

“He was in control of it, moved in the pocket really well, really sudden movements to move up, he was consistent and comfortable the whole day and it showed in the last drive, he had no problem at all. Executing the stuff, he didn’t hit everything on that drive, but he hit everything he needed to hit, and really, again he continued to show us that he’s very much at home running our offense.”

Smith has maintained a 107.7 passer rating from the pocket, which is the fourth highest average in the league, per Sports Info Solutions.

Here are a few clips from this season showing Smith’s ability to maneuver within the pocket and throw on-target passes downfield.

This is talent.

When facing pressure while staying in the pocket, Smith has the second most completions, with 62, highest completion percentage, 67.4%. first in total passing yards (759), first in QBR (101.7), and also first in on-target throws, (76.3%), per SIS.

In the first quarter of last week’s win against the Rams, it was third-and-7, and the pressure was coming quick.

Smith showed great poise in the pocket as he waited for his receiver DK Metcalf to clear out. Once he saw that Tyler Lockett had nothing but grass ahead of him, he delivered a strike to hit his receiver in stride so he could reach the endzone.

In the second quarter the Seahawks were inside their own 10-yard line. His center loses the leverage battle and even with a defensive tackle in his lap, he’s able to deliver a strike up the seam.

This is consistency, because once again Smith had to wait for the play to develop before he can let go of the ball. Smith makes two reads on the left side of the field before he hits this tight end on a deep curl route.

According to Pro Football Focus, Smith faces pressure on 33% of his dropbacks and has the highest completion percentage under pressure, 59.1%, while holding the third highest NFL rating in the league, at 89.6.

Even with all the blitzes and pressure in his face, Smith still trusts the plays that are called. He shows great poise in the pocket while keeping his eyes down field, he has high velocity when fitting passes in small…