Twitter's best reactions to Geno Smith's extension with Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith’s story is one of resilience, and around Twitter, many took note of his contract extension with the Seahawks.
There aren't many people rooting against Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith.
And on Monday night, when news broke that the quarterback was going to receive a handsome pay raise, the Twitter reactions poured out.
Smith earned a three-year $105 million extension. And the first year of his deal will allow him to earn $52 million. It is a fitting cap to a remarkable journey that Smith has been on throughout his NFL career. He went from playing for the New York Jets and fighting for a chance to stay in the league, to a starting-caliber quarterback who led the Seahawks to the NFL Playoffs in a year many who analyze the team thought would be a rebuilding one.
So naturally, those around the NFL and fans of the team reacted with joy to see Smith earn a contract to stay with the team that took a chance on him and revived his career.
Take a look at some of the most notable:
There probably isn't a person in the world rooting against Smith. He made roughly $17 million in the first half of his career. In one season, he is set to nearly triple that number. And it is all happening because he stayed the course, trusted in his skill, and improved every day of the week.
Even if Seattle selects a quarterback with their first-round selection, Smith is going to get a chance to defend his starting spot. And odds are, he will get two years to be himself while Seattle focuses on developing a quarterback.
So, simply put, good for Geno.
