By giving quarterback Geno Smith a new three-year deal, the Seattle Seahawks are betting that he can replicate the level of play that made him a Pro Bowl selection and the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2022.
As coach Pete Carroll said in an interview Tuesday morning with Seattle Sports 710-AM, the structure of Smith's deal indicates he's betting heavily on himself as well. Carroll didn't specify any numbers but confirmed that the contract is incentive-laden.
The NFL Network reported earlier Tuesday that the $105 million max value of Smith's deal includes $30 million in incentives and that its base value is $75 million over three years, with $40 million fully guaranteed.