Ex Seattle Seahawks Scout Hopes QB Competition 'Opens Up'

© Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Ex Seattle Seahawks Scout Hopes QB Competition 'Opens Up' Even after bringing in Sam Howell this offseason, Geno Smith firmly remains as the Seattle Seahawks' starter. Author: Jon Alfano May 04, 2024 In this story: Seattle Seahawks Sam Howell Geno Smith Geno Smith remanis the Seattle Seahawks' starter after taking a bit of a step back last season, but it's clear that his margin for error is significantly smaller now. Back in March, the Seahawks acquired Sam Howell in a trade with the Washington Commanders to be their new backup quarterback. Howell had an up-and-down first season as a starter, but it's important to remember that he threw a league-high 612 passes