Aseahawkfan wrote:Three years of Geno, eh. Let's hope he continues to do well.
Old but Slow wrote:It seems likely that the $52m, or whatever, is highly incentive based. Something on the order of $20m for MVP, and $20m for a Super Bowl win, or something similar. New Orleans just signed Carr for an even bigger contract, but his cap hit this year is about $8m. Perhaps Geno's deal is like that. The actual numbers may be a much softer hit than it seems on the surface.
It seems like a win-win. Geno gets big numbers associated with his name, the team has control, and for the time being we have a competent placeholder for the next big gun.
As a side note, this signing may convince some other teams that we may not be one of those trying to get one of the QBs, so they may trade up to get the defensive player they want in order that the Seahawks don't get the man they want. If so, it may push one of the QBs down to us.
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The #Seahawks' deal with Geno Smith has a base value of $25 million per season (three years, $75 million) with $40 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources say.
Smith will earn $28 million in the first year of the deal. He has $30 million in incentives.
"... Pete Carroll said the #Seahawks are "totally connected" to the QBs in this year's draft, especially since they're in the rare spot of drafting No. 5 overall. Smith's contract rewards him for his comeback season but doesn't close the door on Seattle taking a QB high at all.
NorthHawk wrote:Spotrac has Geno's contract listed as 3 years $75M with 40M guaranteed. overthecap.com doesn't have an update, as of this post.
That's interesting if true, as it suggests they could cut him after his 2nd year with little penalty, but the expected to be earned bonuses will be key for the Cap figure. It would also seem that he would have $30M in not expected to be earned bonuses as well.
c_hawkbob wrote:OK this signing gets a definite thumbs up from me. More than half of Geno's first year is in the form of incentives and less than half of the total is guaranteed money. Excellent work John!
I don't know about "not expected to be earned', more like they are performance incentives (pro bowl, super bowl, #of wins etc.) as opposed to signing or workout or any other offseason bonus.
NorthHawk wrote:Spotrac has Geno's contract listed as 3 years $75M with 40M guaranteed. overthecap.com doesn't have an update, as of this post.
That's interesting if true, as it suggests they could cut him after his 2nd year with little penalty, but the expected to be earned bonuses will be key for the Cap figure. It would also seem that he would have $30M in not expected to be earned bonuses as well.
RiverDog wrote:Any ideas why we haven't heard anything about Geno's DUI? Supposedly they've been waiting for the toxicology report, and there's a backlog of 'up to' a year. It would also make sense that Geno's case was given a relatively low priority because it didn't involve any injuries, damage to property, or involvement in the commission of a crime.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/loca ... 35c899603b
But we've gone well past that one year mark, so the backlog excuse is getting pretty flimsy. Believe me, I'm not the one to believe in conspiracies, especially ones with no evidence to them, but could it be that Geno's toxicology report and subsequent DUI charge has been intentionally delayed so as not to create a PR issue for the Hawks during the season and/or interfere with his contract negotiations during the offseason?
Or did he use his get out of jail free card?
RiverDog wrote:Any ideas why we haven't heard anything about Geno's DUI? Supposedly they've been waiting for the toxicology report, and there's a backlog of 'up to' a year. It would also make sense that Geno's case was given a relatively low priority because it didn't involve any injuries, damage to property, or involvement in the commission of a crime.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/loca ... 35c899603b
But we've gone well past that one year mark, so the backlog excuse is getting pretty flimsy. Believe me, I'm not the one to believe in conspiracies, especially ones with no evidence to them, but could it be that Geno's toxicology report and subsequent DUI charge has been intentionally delayed so as not to create a PR issue for the Hawks during the season and/or interfere with his contract negotiations during the offseason?
Or did he use his get out of jail free card?
Hawktawk wrote:Actually when you and I were discussing this I was the one sure it wasn’t a backlog . Turns out it’s the backlog . I learned reading about this massive backlog that Geno is indeed one of the cases tied up . The state is losing convictions over people being denied a speedy trial so he may yet beat it not due to some celebrity card but state incompetence . The article was written concerning the desire of lawmakers to make the limit .05, 2 beers . See how big the backlog gets when people are getting popped after 1 wine tasting . Dumb and dumber . Geno can’t complain . It’s his turd in a punch bowl . Just get it over with asap. At least he can afford a good attorney . Maybe he gets Sherman’s judge and skates .
jshawaii22 wrote:Anyone know why Geno's contract hasn't actually been posted by the team? It's not on "over the cap" either. Still shows Geno at 3.5m from '22.
Hawktawk wrote:Maybe Geno read it and wrote back following comments are pasted from draft thread as I felt they are more fitting here.
Seems the MOST EXCITING thing about the deal with Geno to many is how quick we can get out of it. Its understandable but the doubt Geno wing of the fan base is in full throat.
What if Geno plays good? Great? what if we give him some defense?
There's a better chance that Geno is good to great next year then there is that Richardson will ever be great or any of the other guys in the draft.Richardson is a pipe dream. Might not always be but hes done nothing yet in his career except build an incredible body with help from God. If I hear Mahomes again Ill cry. Hes a hall of famer if he quits today. But who else? Burrow is my #2, an unquestioned #1 overall talent when drafted and he still had a rocky rookie year ended by injury before their improved defense and skill people allowed him to take the next step.
Josh Allen you say? Love the guy. Hasn't won a divisional on a pretty salty good roster with a really good young coach. Led the league in turnovers with 18. Left the field in a shouting match with Diggs who was doing most of the shouting after another divisional loss by the "super bowl contender" Bills.
Allen is fun to watch QB that loses in the divisional. Kinda like Kirk Cousins. Not saying Allen cant as I dont believe that but 6 years in....
Herbert? 1 playoff loss. Geno smoked him like a joint, our defense crushed him. Even Lamar Jackson has question marks due to the fact his style of play is getting him hurt now, Allen also to a lesser extent .
I believe in Geno. We can win with Geno. Ill take 30 TD passes and over 4 K team record yards and compl% that led the league and I wont whine or complain. Ill be thankful for the big time hometown discount we got, the true real person, great teammate and pro organization goals . The workout warrior who was in the gym lifting the day after getting the hell knocked out of him in a playoff game. Yeah he had a tough second half in some games like everyone did except Purdy.
Not trying to be a downer as Im intrigued by our situation and these draft options as much as anyone but now is now.
Do not sleep on Geno.
Hawktawk wrote:I explained I moved it here because it fit better than the draft thread. Should have deleted the other one . Another HT cyber F up
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