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Pre-Snap Reads 5/30: Geno Smith has a chip on his shoulder

Related Topics: Geno Smith, Jimmy Garoppolo

Since Pete Carroll replaced the misguided Jim Mora as head coach of our Seattle Seahawks the mantra has been, and remains, “always compete.” The attitude and focus the phase elicits is a central component of the success the ‘Hawks have generated over the last 14 years. Very few Seahawks exemplify the “always compete” mantra more than Mr. Geno Smith. In his 2nd season as QB1 for the ‘Hawks (and really, his first as the expected starter), King Gene seems to be taking control of the team in the most proper of ways. An elevated sense of focus is obvious.