When a Draft Bust Becomes an NFL Star

[@alexrochlitz7402]

As a Jets fan. Hearing Geno Smith's - and now Sam Darnold's - comeback stories after how we treated them is very nice to see. But it also hurts like hell 😂

[@sillygoose4263]

Now imagine Zach Wilson starts balling somewhere💀truly would confirm the jets curse if it happens

[@GandalfTheStraight]

and now y'all ruined Rodgers somehow

[@GandalfTheStraight]

@@sillygoose4263 Zach would only get an opportunity as a starter again if Utah got an expansion team

[@IDontmeanit]

They deserved it. Rodgers deserves the worst

[@phillyphanatic1345]

Jets aren’t cursed their front office and coaching staff are just ass.

[@johnchedsey1306]

I think his time backing up Manning, Rivers and Wilson may have helped him more than anyone realizes. I'm sure Geno learned a lot just watching them, being in the same film room and seeing how they went about being a starter.

[@ST-mr9dd]

"Geno is great because of someone else." That's what I read from your comment. Technically, everyone is great because of others but it's funny why some choose to point that out about some people more than others.

[@bobjeff1243]

@@ST-mr9dd not really what he said... sitting behind ppl and learning from them helps a lot. u still gotta translate to the field

[@ST-mr9dd]

@@bobjeff1243 Lol, sure. Imagine someone posted a vid about how Aaron Rodgers, Steve Young or Mahomes is great. And then I go out of my way to point out how the former starters "helped" them be great starters. That'd be pointing out the obvious. Who gets WORSE from spending time as a back up? Nobody. Every year, they get better. So what you're really doing, knowingly or unknowingly, is creating a narrative that turns another person into the source of Geno's success. Why? Sometimes we overlook the biases in our mind. Why this bias?

[@bobjeff1243]

@@ST-mr9dd ur misunderstanding what the op is saying. ppl tend to underestimate the transition from the collegiate to pro level. playing under veterns helps a young qb develop. op said ppl tend to underestimate, he never said thats the only reason.

[@BrutishManboy]

Wish people would look to Geno as a man’s man. He is literally the epitome of never give up on yourself, men and women should admire that and take your chance and run as far as you can. I love Geno

[@theshadowstrike6]

One of the most random and unlikely comebacks ever. He would have been remembered as the dude that missed a season because his lineman punched him in the face and the dude that ended Eli's ironman streak but he took over from Russ in Seattle and shocked everyone! Really cool to see him thrive now! 💯🔥

[@danielm.3832]

Hell yeah! I'm loving this dude's story.

[@RobertHenderson-zy1cn]

Yeah I was WAITING for this one!

[@dkmike2299]

I think this speaks to the importance for a lot of rookie QBs to sit behind a vet and learn. Quarterbacks like Geno or Sam Darnold always had the talent to be good, there’s a reason why they did well in HS and college and we’re high draft picks, but talent only gets you so far cause in the NFL, cause everyone is good, it’s the best players from all over the country and world. This is why you hear guys that come to the NFL, they will talk about learning how to be a pro, which includes your demeanor, how you took care of yourself, how you watched film, how you were with your team, how you process information, and so on. You start to learn how to read defenses and think quickly and deal with pressure. Thats why I think it’s so valuable for guys like Geno or Sam, who are both on their 4th team, to sit and learn from guys like vets who know what it takes to be successful in this league . While it’s possible for rookies to come in and have instant success, it’s still hard and rare, some guys have the talent to be good but they just need the time to figure out the game at the pro level.

[@maxweng8267]

I’ve always loved Geno Smith. My Dad went to the same school as him and I got the pleasure of watching him play in college twice. I was at the 2012 Orange Bowl where West Virginia put up 70 on Clemson and Geno threw 6 touchdowns. That West Virginia team was amazing too watch. And now that I’m a Seahawks fan, I’ve loved Geno Smith even more. I love his story and he’s such an underrated quarterback. I’m so happy he got his bag and now he’s ballin out just like he did in College

[@rh9477]

Most QBs just need several years to develop. 4 years of college and a couple years as a backup is really important. I wonder how many potentially solid QBs developed reputations as busts and never got a real chance just based on not immediately succeeding at 21 years old or whatever

[@Davidx766]

Was crazy to see him comeback as a seahawk.

[@soonminkwon9394]

Geno Smith's story is one of the most iconic stories the league ever witnessed, for sure!

[@Paintba11er1]

Genoooo! That’s my quarterback! As a hawks fan I love him but I love his story more. Stayed quiet, stayed humble, and kept learning and working behind Russ. Sure his INT numbers don’t look great this year, but 95% of them are caused by our bad OL. We’ve got a bottom 3 OL in pressures but Geno is top 10 in QB stats - only a couple guys could have the production he’s had while constantly under siege.

[@realmadzero]

Exactly. Real fans know this because we actually watch the games and the film! Geno is the guy🔥

[@MrWaifuTaker]

Geno Smith and Sam Darnold's resurrections will haunt the Jets franchise forever. As a Giants fan I swear to god if Danny Crimes balls out on the Titans or the Dolphins...

[@antisocialhorrorclub]

Daniel Jones is going to get signed by the cowboys and have his revenge game on Thanksgiving

[@realmadzero]

I'd laugh😂

[@michael7054]

Very nice video! You always make such great, informative, and high quality videos!

[@SheGotSports]

Thank you very much!

[@michael7054]

@@SheGotSports You're very welcome!

[@confoundicator]

Reminds me of something a very successful person said to me, most people quit when they have no idea how close they were to making it big.

[@hyperbolicaltimechamber6]

as u bein Giantsfan i expect a new vid about the Daniel Jones situation

[@IDontmeanit]

With the Eagles and cowboys in the division she knows the Giants will be irrelevant a long while.

[@hyperbolicaltimechamber6]

@@IDontmeanit Eagles yes, but Cowboys!? You dont win playoffgames or Super Bowl Rings with an overpaid game manager QB who is injured every 6-12 months😂

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

As you* being* a* Giants* fan, I* expect a new vid ... - No need to type like a decapitated chicken.

[@the_carter_smith]

Seattle fan here - we’re so happy to have Geno under center.

[@Medevah]

I love your videos. Great presentation, very statistics and facts driven. Keep doing what you’re doing, young lady!

[@APizzle90]

7:32 I still have nightmares about that game…

[@robertzuniga2008]

Good timing of this video with that W against the niners🤓

[@mandelharvey3429]

How was a quarterback who wasn't first round ever a bust?

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Well, with a second rounder you still have expectations. Yet, to be "one one the biggest draft busts" as some put it, you need to be a top-ten first-round pick. GS's story is far from that of a Josh Rosen, the biggest draft bust in recent years.

[@mandelharvey3429]

@einundsiebenziger5488 he's played pretty well on terrible teams. Then been supplanted by high draft picks for name recognition. Except the times he couldn't play for injury he's been a good player. His early career starts were better than anything the highest paid in the game Trevor. He was far better than Daniel Jones who got a second contract. Zach Wilson got years of run to prove he's terrible. Sam darnold has been the starter for years and years and never been as good as rookie Geno Smith. That includes the Vikings win streak where he was dragged like a pugeot through the Pyrenees. Geno Smith was just around bad situations. He's playing good. He's always been pretty good unless he's pressing in a game where his team is overmatched across the board. Unfortunately he's frequently in situations where the rest of the team was overmatched across the board. Individually he's been good. If you've got a good quarterback you can't get much more production at the position buy a top running back. Look at the league yards leaders. Got running backs ahead of receivers making double the money. Imagine Geno Smith salary add Barkley and Henry and you don't get to Trevor Lawrence. Meanwhile Geno Smith plays individually better than Trevor Lawrence and you can make his job easier. Incidentally why the browns would be foolish to get rid of Winston. That kid has always made plays that'd make Pat mahomes jealous. He's matured into not forcing plays

[@ultronerik128]

Ran Geno in Madden for years cause he was a good running guy. Who knew he’d be starting for my team after I got 23.

[@blacklite911]

The Jets wanted Geno to sit and learn behind MARK SANCHEZ. What the hell can he learn from butt fumble mark sanchez?

[@tylerd1297]

It wasn't really that. Mark's future was in question but he had those first two seasons where he technically "led" them one game short of the SB. Statistically he was improving, but pretty bad overall. Geno was taken to pressure/compete with Sanchez and give them an out if things didnt improve. It was understood that Mark would help him where possible but wasn't exactly a beacon of knowledge 😂

[@gohawks3571]

We are so blessed to have Geno🙏

[@nandarr389_4]

Hardwork and Perseverance. Thats it.

[@Daniel-bm5gf]

Excellent vid, Lauren u think he was just put in too early with the jets? its taking him sometime to adjust to nfl speed. i think the giants couldve used him tbqh

[@peytonK99]

Great story. Never give up..

[@peytonK99]

You can make one of these about Daniel Jones in a few years if he gets on the right team.

[@toypianos469]

Great recap and history. As a fan of the Seahawks and this channel I enjoyed the trip. I was having a bad day on Week 1 2022. I watched MNF in the ER. Seeing Geno rise to the occasion after 6 months of fans (Hawks, Broncos, media) go on and on about how we were going to tank.... priceless.

[@icallbullsxxt]

Im glad you had such a great comeback story to help u get thru that ER visit, and hopefully your health is in good standing today 🙏🏻🙏🏻, Geno proved to the world that he got the goods, i hope he balls out and eventually gets that ring

[@toypianos469]

@icallbullsxxt thanks. Everything turned out ok. It definitely kept me distracted getting checked in 😅 I was more focused on getting ESPN plus on my phone than anything.

[@kpak76]

Geno could be elite, like top 5 QB elite if he can eliminate those 1 or 2 throws that gets him in trouble each game.

[@eddardstark5034]

Hell yeah! You're a great sports commentator! Hope you inspire other girls!

[@benjaminjarvis9815]

Actually, Geno did well week 13 against the raiders.... That's a lie about what you said about Geno in week 13. Geno threw a Td and Evan Engram had his Best week... The reason Geno didn't start week 14 is because the fans cried about Eli streak...

[@RandyMarsh0301]

When you continuously stiff someone and then have the nerve to say, "what you going to do about it?"... In front of the locker room, a broken is par for the course

[@sawyerhinck2471]

Geno Smith is one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the NFL.

[@realmadzero]

💯

[@shxlbyproductions6501]

how is a second round pick a bust

[@Dk_prodz816]

this shows every body is better in a hawks jersey

[@HorseshoeofDeath]

Thank you for making a vid on my QB Lauren 🙏🙏🙏

[@tylerd1297]

The 1 and only time I went to see my team play was in 2015, against the Chip Kelly led Eagles. We got crushed in the first half, then the Eagles kept trying to let us back in the game but Fitz was horrible. He threw like 50 some times. Geno was dressed as the backup on the sideline looking antsy to come in. I was always disappointed that he didnt and then we wasted time on Fitz that could have been spent with Geno. But maybe it was better long term since those offenses didnt have the talent he eventually got in Seattle. He was sort of a question mark in that period between Rex Ryan and Pete Carroll.

[@michael7054]

The Jets went 10 - 6 in 2015 though, their last winning record

[@tylerd1297]

@michael7054 yeah then they signed him to an extension and he sucked after that. I'm a little biased because 2015 was a rough year for me 😂 but we didn't even make the playoffs. It's low key sad, iirc Fitz actually had the best season of any jets qb ever sans Chad Pennington who had less TDs. But he wasn't amazing or anything. Pretty good most of the time, then the Fitz magic wore off.

[@icallbullsxxt]

​@@tylerd1297bro, Fitz was my absolute favorite QB for the phins since marino (honestly i f***ing hate tua, wish we had drafted herbert). Dude played with more fire and tenacity than any other qb for miami up until that point. Im still pissed at how his time in the MIA came to an end

[@skibum6220]

So glad Geno is our QB. Go Hawks! 💪

[@NyneThaGAWD]

When geno was drafted in always said he would be a late bloomer. He has immense talent but I knew he needed to grow up abit to mesh personality wise. I always felt he would capitalize once he got a full shot with a competent coaching staff. I think once that happened you got ti see it.

[@flybirdsfly2091]

Good video🔥💥,keep up the great work

[@GKNW]

She does, in fact, got sports.

[@ethanalan9296]

As a Seahawks fan, we need to hold Geno to a higher standard. How many SB's have we won or even been to under Geno? Zero. How many playoff wins do we have under Geno? I think maybe one? At some point, the bar needs to be raised.

[@realmadzero]

If you were a real fan, you'd know that that's because of how bad the oline and defense were. Geno has literally been top 10 in QB stats over the last 3 seasons despite having the worst oline and a bottom 5 defense. You should research and watch film sometimes

[@bucc_360]

Next when people say he was once of the biggest busts. He was a second round pick, and the biggest busts are Jamarcus Russell, Ryan Leaf, Rick Mirer, David Carr, Kelly Stouffer, Tim Couch , Dan McGuire and Andre Ware. You can't call someone a bust who been in the NFL for over 10 years.

[@12thMandalorian]

Who would have thought the Broncos made a trade for the wrong Seahawks quarterback

[@michaelcrowhorse-chavez6582]

His SAGA as the 1st STRING QB for the Hawks home grown built 5 years with Russ 5am daily and directly working with WILSON. Then 2022 Week 1 vs Wilson and DEN. I was there 1st time I ever rooted against Russ. SMITH got us that DUB. Brakes our bets all time franchise passer over Wilson and he was the NFL Comeback Player the 2022 Year. WE look FAAAAntastic !

[@icallbullsxxt]

Bro laaaaay ooooffff thuh cooooke, but yea Geno lookin A1

[@michaelcrowhorse-chavez6582]

You sound like your not aware on whats about to happen in Green Bay LOL Have FUN we take Az out and Rams Loose to PHILLI were the closing seed for the NFC WEST as long we have above .500 SEEEA YA " BRO.. lol Bro GO HAWKS !!

[@lukehale9085]

Great Video

[@Smokey525]

One of the biggest draft busts is an exaggeration. He was a 2nd round pick.

[@boo2731]

He was never a bust. He was geno smith. He just happened to be drafted by a poverty franchise in NY then traded to another poverty franchise in NY. Look at “superstars” like Mike Vick or Cam Newton. If they were drafted into different programs/coaching staffs, I don’t think their athleticism would be optimized (Browns, Bears, Redskins) These players are an objective proof that many coaches/GMs are under qualified for their role.

[@Sam_Darnold14]

Hey what about me

[@gohawks3571]

Lol, someone called your team Sam's Club 😂 I can't unread that, so funny!!!

[@alispie]

Don't tell a very vocal part of the Seahawks fanbase that this guy is a star 🙄. He's very good, but he's also very underappreciated in a lot of ways

[@johnhein1663]

I really think you should rethink this. Geno is not the only “draft bust” the Jets have had. The franchise has been 💩 since Ken O’Brien, Al Toon, and Freeman McNeil played. Cracks me up. Guess Darnold was a bust too-nothing to do with franchise ineptitude

[@JVreemer]

reminder that I'd never watch your videos just cause you're a lady in sports. I watch your videos because you make good videos.

[@SheGotSports]

W 💯 That’s always what I want to hear!

[@Ubermensch_201]

Throws a looottt of picks

[@henrim9348]

Drew Lock is the next Geno. He just needs a chance

[@Biafranbushboy]

Geno was never as terrible as the media made him out to be. Anybody that actually watched him play without bias could see the foundation of a good QB. Rex Ryan hated him from the jump, sabotaged his career, and threw him under the bus because he liked Mark fucking Sanchez.

[@Ishkur23]

They keep writing him off but he never writes back.

[@jay5286]

Good video but he's not a star 11 td's and 11 int buy him coming back to have a good couple seasons was a good story

[@tylerd1297]

I'd put him a notch below Kirk Cousins at this point

[@RealGC.]

Yep, he's overrated for sure No career playoff wins I hope Seattle doesn't invest too much in Geno, he is a rental at best, and not the future of the franchise Yes, the comeback story is heartwarming, but he just isn't a complete player

[@beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen]

That’s how you know it’s an AI generated script and she’s just reading off. 3:38 . Jaguars? You cant even pronounce the name of the team. (Or the animal neither)

[@funkyflights]

He’s doing better than we all thought, but he still makes bafflingly bad throws sometimes, and that’s been his Achilles heel .. He just needs to eliminate those boneheaded moments and he’d be a legit top QB but until that happens, he’s just ok…

Geno has been a star since High School. He couldn't help it if he got drafted by the New York (destroyers of quarterbacks) Jets ! He's on a "real" football team now. And being the Geno Smith he's always been ! GENO ROCKS !

[@Jayo2454]

GEEEEEEEENOOOOOOOO

[@meetmymcgroin]

I’ve never seen a 2nd rd player be considered a bust

[@yohon8977]

😂 his best record is 9 and 8 with the Seahawks, I'm trying to figure out where all the Starstruck crap is

[@steveheggem5822]

Sure he wasn't perfect but are you familiar with the Hawk's offensive line and defense ( or lack thereof) the last couple of years ?

[@IntroducingMrLucci]

Wouldn't exactly say Geno is an NFL star, more like bridge bottom third in the league starter, despite having alot if tslent at WR on that team.

[@andis9076]

Hey, he's my QB, some 12s love him and some hate him, he still hasn't write back.

[@nhoff7703]

On top of the NFC West, just a week later!

[@matthewpatrick4744]

Look lady, respect that you know your stuff, but if you just want to regurgitate what the NFL tells us, we can watch other people for that. Gino dropped down in the draft because they knew he was problems. And if you think that locker room fight was about a $600 plane ticket...that's cute. They get paid millions. Dig deeper.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Geno* (short for Eugene)

[@macgruber7948]

He ain’t write back tho

[@CGYSAiyan]

Star 😂

[@DWilliam1]

This is the Jets. I remember when they decided not to resign John Riggins for no reason other than a shot Namath didn’t want him around. Loser organization for 50 years.

[@officialDoggyStyleFilms]

this gonna be trey lance one day

[@danielnigra1922]

You’re just preparing to make a video about DJ in a year or two.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Team culture is obviously more important than talent for a player to make it. I am truly happy for GS to enetually having become a starter. But he is no star yet. As a Seahawks fan I finally want to see him throw three or more TDs and no INT in the same game, which has not happened since he took over in Seattle.

[@tnkstudio4622]

12 TD and 12 INT in 12 games. Is this a good QB?

[@fabiancastaneda3878]

NFL Star?? He's an average starter

[@robertcortez3526]

Hes borderline top 10 bro. Where have you been. He's a 2 time Pro bowl QB

[@scottdassler3964]

Im convinced that the Jets organization just ruins any good college prospects

[@wolfzephyr]

Jones to Seattle!!!

[@JustinFelten]

Why did you yassify him in the thumbnail haha

[@brotherjohnwaynecausey]

Ready for Thanksgiving Lauren 😋 oh going to be rooting for the New York Giants on Thanksgiving day even though l'm a cowboys fan the more loses we get the better number we get in the draft next year

[@adityaakshay1]

As a hawks fan, he is still him. Extremely inconsistent. He will make you believe what you want to believe hence our fanbase is so split on him. Will have patches of elite and I mean mahomesque games and then perform like Zach Wilson the next. He is what he is. I don't think he has a high ceiling. Seahawks need a true elite QB. without which we will never be in SB contention.

[@gameboyn64]

Meanwhile an non insignificant portion of the seahawks fan base believe geno to be trash and are convinced that it will be easy to replace him in the draft.

[@eutopiuh8176]

As a Seattle fan I LOVE GENO 100x more than Russell Wilson’s sorry ass he’s a horrible leader and teammate

[@seize3]

Ehhh I'm not so sure about it especially this season lol

[@AlexanderWarner-ir7gy]

San Diego Chargers at that time.

[@ram0889]

No mention of Tavon Austin???

[@suhorrag662]

good video

[@e93sports80]

Nice!

[@gabnlaudesan6577]

Voice crack in the beginning

[@jeffreygibson8371]

Wow Geno is such a good QB, that is why we are in the worst division and at this point 6 wins will not make it to the SUPER BOWL. We will be knocked out in the first round of the play offs. The defense is doing great lately but they can't be making touch downs that is the offenses job. Geno is not a winning QB.

[@SheGotSports]

You guys are in first in the NFC West lol

[@cruzinthruspace]

Too bad his ceiling is getting bounced first round.

[@SkimLeeRuby]

Why we love..?.mythology. I am a Cardinals fan. So then have I never, ever made a care for Mr. Smith. Knew about his debacle (s). And yet to a shitty year and be it his year, aye...come back player of the year...I called it. Go Cadinals, kill. Jeno much respect. Of a Cardinals fan.

[@ChaseWill-qe4xs]

Is any of my fellow hawks seeing this RIGHT NOW? I need some help.

[@nickolaskillian7858]

Love Geno, but I don't think he can win a championship. I am a die hard seahawk fan.i hope he proves me wrong.Go Hawks

[@DeepFriedUranium-ss4br]

As Seahawks fan. I'm still unimpressed with Geno's preformance. He's still doing some of the worst interseption i've ever seen. I personally don't think he's getting that contract extension. He's not inspiring, he's good. But not inspiring.

[@ernestop7454]

Alright you guys pushing it he ain’t no dam star. Buddy is Mid at best

[@Payan8]

Wish Geno the best but hope he loses twice to the Cardinals in these next 3 weeks.

[@benjaminjarvis9815]

Jesus is the King Of Kings!!!

[@anni3ar3UOK]

Jets might be the worst

[@jefferyreed4073]

I wouldn't call him a star but he's doing really good for Seahawks but we'll see if he keeps it up an are u glad that ur Giants dropped Daniel Jones?