There are a lot of good vibes surrounding the game from the Seahawks' end, but there might not be anyone more amped for the game than quarterback Geno Smith. "Big game. Shoot, I can't wait. I enjoy playing football.

Which, yes, means that in the shadows of Hollywood, Smith on Sunday could be referred to as having a chance to play the role of the $6 million man. The incentives are part of a three-year contract he signed in March 2023. That deal initially was reported to be worth up to $105 million over three years.

Seattle won't make the playoffs for the second consecutive campaign, despite winning records in both 2023 and 2024. That argues for both benching quarterback Geno Smith this weekend and potentially moving on from him over the offseason.

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Beyond 2025, the Seahawks should be on the lookout for a future signal caller, but the franchise has bigger fish to fry after missing the playoffs with few alternatives.

Brock Huard and Mike Salk try to make sense of yet another roller-coaster performance by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith.

It looks like we'll soon be wondering what Geno Smith might have been able to do with a good offensive line, as well.