Smith Stays Sharp for Seahawks | Kurt Warner Gets Into Geno's Game Tape

Awesome QB play is making the right decision more times than not - and that’s what Geno Smith is doing.
Welcome into StudyBall! This is a session that I have been waiting to do for quite awhile. Geno Smith has played great all year long! When I watched him play early in the year, I thought to myself, he is going to be playing at this level for a long time. I kept finding other guys or other things that jumped out to me each week and I think Geno is going to sustain this. I’ll have opportunities to break him down throughout the course of the year. Even today, I’m not sure, this is not close to his best tape but with him making a number of plays in a game that was a challenge and then making the game winner, I thought to show people what I have seen from him all year long. What I have seen is a quarterback who is playing the position. Yes, he has a big arm and is making the big plays. He can also do some things with his legs. But to me, what’s really separated him and made him so consistent all year long: he knows what he is seeing. He is getting the ball to the right guy on time. He is just playing. We can have all this talent in the NFL. But what it continues to come back to when I watch quarterbacks play consistently at a high level: they know what they are doing with the ball. They know where their eyes should be as soon as the ball is snapped. They are making quick decisions and they get it to the playmakers. It’s not just running around and playing Streetball and making plays. It’s playing the quarterback position and Geno has played the position as well as anyone else. Maybe not in the MVP conversation but he definitely could be. He has played that well and consistently this year. Let me take you into the tape and show you what I’m seeing. We definitely saw some of these things when he was young and we didn’t see it consistently. We saw a guy who was always trying to make the big play. Now, he’s not caught up with that. He has matured and grown and says let me do what I know to do. Allow the guys around me to make the plays.
I love it. Like I said, maybe not his best game so he didn’t have the big throws down the field. The more I watch the tape, the more happy I am with doing a StudyBall on this game. It’s about playing the position. We fall in love with the “wow”. Quarterbacks who make a mistake, but after the mistake they make the wow play. Then we all think he's awesome. I’ll tell you what, awesome quarterback play is making the right decision more times than not. Making the right layups over and over again because that’s what wins games in the NFL. That’s what Geno is doing. Maybe why he isn’t in the MVP conversation is because he hasn’t made wow throws that we see from Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Maybe even Joe Burrow. He plays the game pretty much like Geno and maybe at a little higher level right now. But Geno played at a higher level earlier in the year. Geno Smith is playing some really good football. He knows what he is looking at. He is definitive. He is letting his eyes tell him where to go, he is on time and accurate. That’s why Seattle is still in this mix when no one gave them a chance. Russell Wilson is gone, Geno Smith, a career journeyman. A huge change and people think they have no chance. Geno has changed that perception. Now people believe Seattle has a chance to beat anyone in the NFL. It starts with his quarterback play and him playing the position. Doing what he is supposed to do with the ball over and over again. That’s why the Seattle Seahawks have a chance to win every single game they play in.
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[@neugassh3570]

This kind of qb renaissance is unheard of...incredible.

[@proudliberal605]

Love me some Geno. His style of play will last as long as his arm will last. From what I understand from other players, he can sling it as good as anyone in the game. It looks like he is going to be more than competent for a while. Just put the pieces around him. Seattle needs a defensive heavy draft, and they need at least a couple of the picks to be home runs. Then I think it would be safe to say that they are true championship contenders.

[@larrylindgren9484]

Yeah, if the hit on defense in the draft they could be scary good baring injuries of course. I don't think you'll hit on 6 guys like the last draft that's almost impossible to do. But a few impact players on defense. They could be very good for 5 years and they'd be cheap players. Not overpriced FA. You do have to overpay a FA.

[@BoleDaPole]

He definitely uses his feet to pick up downs too, something that will go away in a season or two with age making him even more vulnerable to sacks in the pocket. Though he might age well due to so many seasons on the sideline.

[@michaelhejja]

Mostly D line. Shutting down the run and getting even more pressure on QBs.

[@thizlam4810]

Eric Decker said this about Geno: “I always say Geno threw the best ball that I have played with. I really truly believe that in terms of the spiral, the catchability of it. I got to play with one of the best in Peyton Manning and spent some weeks in New England during camp with (Tom) Brady. I still felt Geno had the best.”

[@bennorris7481]

they certainly have the talent on offense, with exception to needing some help on the interior offensive line. they need to reload the front 7 in free agency and the draft while maybe drafting another guy for the secondary, but carroll and schneider just put together one of the best draft classes in recent history, so you can definitely trust them to find studs in the draft

[@DanCheaptrix]

Awesome break down. Love me some Kurt Warner explanations. Thanks for teaching us the concepts and what goes into the mind of a stellar QB making some excellent decisions and plays.

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

Geno is such a low key no drama, self confident person... unlike we know who they think they are at a certain level in their own mind... also his throws/spirals are so beautiful to watch as it spins like Warren Moon and Roy Dewalt of @BC Lions in the CFL

[@blazehudson2147]

Thanks Kurt. Learning so much.

[@johnstillwell4353]

Really nice work. Up here in Seattle, it's been awhile since we saw a guy going through all the reads. Russell's game worked for us, but it sure is different.

[@asimpleman2585]

Damn, school is in session. Great analysis; thx K dub.

[@bosatsu76]

'Not just running around, playing street ball and making unbelievable plays'.... Did I just hear a dig at Wilson?

[@alanarmitigelmh5141]

There's about 4 other QB'S in the league doing that as well.

[@FotoSharp]

No, because at least this year Russ (a) can't run around anymore without getting sacked, (b) still can't/won't step up in the pocket, (c) rarely throws to the middle of the field unless it's DEEP, so (d) he hasn't been making many great plays. Will any of that change next year? Maybe, maybe not.

[@ReallyGotMotion]

A dig, but also a compliment.

[@ElmerSpuda]

@@FotoSharpRuss is second to Allen on 40+ throws, has a bunch of 20+ passes too. Russ has been the best red zone QB over the past 4 years and Hackett designed the most effective single season red zone offense in NFL history. Hackett is new and inept as a head coach and Russ is in decline, but that’s only half the story. The rest is dearth of reliable weapons after Williams went down, Jeudy and Sutton are extremely overrated.

[@michaelhejja]

Lamar, Fields, etc...

[@Jordan-Ramses]

The first play it looked like defender wasn't covering either guy. Geno had his pick and took the bigger play. Nice decisive throw.

[@alanarmitigelmh5141]

Golden 🪙 player breakdown Mr.Kurt Warner. The thing I like most about Geno Smith, is his pre snap reads as well 🐐. I just hope Seattle keeps him around a few more years. Go HAWKS 12

[@jaydee5447]

Geno Smith QB breakdown is the perfect set up to do a Russell Wilson QB breakdown next

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Hahahaha yeah a wilson video would definitely be entertaining

[@larrylindgren9484]

Not that he's Joe Montana. But he looks a little like him. Just read the defense and take the best throw on a given play. If the defense gives you 5 yards on a play, take it. Throw to the guy that is open. It doesn't win you MVPs because like Kurt said they aren't wow plays. They just move the chains and score you points. Geno is just a valuable at Allen is with the Bills. Even if Geno finishes 72%. 32ish TD and 10 picks and throw for 4000+ yards he has zero chance to even get an MVP vote. If you would have told me at this point in the season Geno would be 22-6 3100 yards and 72%, I'd have asked you, what have you been smoking. He's putting up MVP numbers just not WoW plays that get you MVP votes. If Geno played on in the east, he'd be getting buzz. He doesn't so good luck getting 1 vote.

[@hatuletoh]

Looking at Geno Smith, one has to wonder how many other qbs who didn't play well early in their careers might have been able to turn it around if put in a better situation when they were a little more mature and a lot more experienced? It's too bad high draft pick rookie qbs are expected to produce immediately instead of being able to sit for a while and learn the position like, say, Steve Young or Aaron Rodgers got to do.

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

That's a really good question I'm sure there's definitely a few qbs who could play much better that end up slipping through the cracks But on the other hand you would also think that IF they could play better then coaches would identify that and either get him on the field or trade him for players they need That would be an interesting topic for some ex nfl qb to make a video about actually

[@michaelhejja]

Really cool to see all of the split second decisions that needs to be made, as well as actually making a good throw! Brings new respect for guys like Geno who are doing it really well right now.

[@AdministrativeReload]

I feel like this is as much as a clinic on everything Russell Wilson is doing wrong as much as what Geno Smith is doing right.

[@limecoke3]

Is it typical for QBs to make these sort of highly-analytical judgement calls pre-snap? Or is it more of a "feel" thing that comes with experience?

[@matthewjenkins7488]

I wonder that as well.

[@SemajNewton]

Both along with studying film

[@brianm7278]

Thanks Kurt. I love listening to your analysis.

[@SmokeBurp]

cool as a cucumber he sits in that pocket and throws while being hit thats the thing that impresses me most

[@sawyerschmutzler8510]

Hey Kurt, out of all the great wrs you played with who would you say is the best?

[@WillReadmore]

Great analysis! I know it wasn't the topic this time, but don't overlook the coaching. This is what the Seahawks teach. Wilson was great at Seattle, and the difference we see today can't possibly be all on Wilson. Not to take away from Geno even slightly. Surely he has a great future at Seattle, which is going to be exciting to watch.

[@gameboyn64]

26:47 that pretty much sums up the russell wilson experience

[@kentglass3894]

great video kurt

[@FeelItRising]

'interception'

[@mandarinandthetenrings2201]

Kurt, please break down Baker Mayfield game winning drive. Thanks 😊

[@luckyirvin]

quarterback eyes work pretty fast quarterback brains work pretty fast quarterback arms

[@GBlunted]

He said Geno wasn't MVP? I thought Geno was shoe-in for MVP, especially with the whole backstory and the shoes he been filling from game one! And passing the ball around with DK on the team seems pretty high level...

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

He keep playin like this he definitely gonna get a vote or two lol

[@sbrown9020]

Well anticipated video. Good analysis

[@MrTalentwasted]

Very well done. Enjoyed your insight. Thank you.

[@BahamashomieL]

I’d love to see what you observe with players like Purdy and Mike white

[@bgood2lifealways36]

News Alert to the TV sports debate's media Naysayers, Hall Of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner probably would like to tell everyone, Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith's breakout year, reminds him of himself when he got the opportunity to display his skills. Guess what, he would be right in my opinion. In Geno's case, he is playing with a team who has confidence in his on-the-field performance, starting with head coach Pete Carroll, and players as a whole, offensively and defensively. Who knows, if Geno leads the Seahawks to a Superbowl Championship, and he plays at a high consistent level for the next 4 or 5 years, he could end up wearing a Gold Hall Of Fame coat, just like Warner. Just real talk about the play of Geno Smith.

[@seaor2k122]

Fundamentals are everything. Learn them, and perfect them, and you will succeed at any job.

[@mitchellriggins5067]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chrisshergie1030]

would love to see the primary route in different color, as well as circling who to read on the play

[@bonnerwf]

Hope the Seahawks win . I watched Carolina win . I thought Sam Darnold was finished but after watching him , i've never seen him look better .

[@itscoji]

hope you do justin fields this week

[@henrim9348]

Can't believe this is the same guy who was in NY with Rex. He has been humbled and has become an amazing player, thanks to Pete.

[@kennethrohen5963]

Geno refuses advice from Hollywood Wilson; thus, Geno blocked Wilson from his cell phone. Why would Geno need to hold the ball longer!

[@larrylindgren9484]

True if the read says throw it you do. But there were a few plays if he waited a 1 count longing the big play was coming open. But you don't complete 72% of your passes waiting on the big play. You take your passes deep when the defense tells you to. Which Geno has done pretty much all year. I'll say it again I'm shocked at how well he's played. He's looked like a 250-million-dollar QB. Only if he was 25 instead of 32, you'd have a QB for 10 years. He is a young 32 thou. He's not really played in years. He's not a beat up 32.

[@bentonmiller1995]

DK was cooking Ramsey all night, definitely could’ve had a couple more TDs with the running back picking up the pressure better. Geno showed poise and some elite evasion in the face of some serious pressure.

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Smokin ramsey for a huge game winning td is definitely one of DKs epic moments lol

[@TheGavinkjg]

cool, Gino, Go Hawks........

[@sagrevyum1768]

Great Job Kurt! thanks a lot

[@tonyasanders]

💙Geno💚Go Hawks!🏈

[@HunterCaleb98]

Would love to see another video on Matt Ryan. I know when he was benched you thought it was unfair. Do you still feel this way? Does his play warrant another benching?

[@ReallyGotMotion]

Not at all, been awful lately, played well earlier

[@timothygathings1531]

Thanks for putting it in layman's terms .

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Lmfao ikr so complicated an boring Imma put these videos on when im tryin to go to sleep 🤣

[@derrickrouse8565]

Hi Kurt

[@newfguy1826]

love your videos! Geno is bringing it this year

[@mitch_the_-itch]

The things youre saying are becoming unhinged from reality. You dont get your own truth. There is only ONE truth. Youre not a millennial Kurt, stop acting like one.

[@tmntchad]

I'm sorry...what?

[@configed9844]

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[@ladabe4979]

Mitchel, seek help brother. You're going through a manic episode right now.

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

@@ladabe4979 kids today ... no context understanding

[@BoleDaPole]

?? Why not make fun of his choice of decor? I mean, he's got 2 wooden planks hanging on the wall with chains going down the middle.

[@tdr2345]

The number one key to playing quarterback is get the ball to your playmakers ASAP