RENTON, Wash. -- Over the summer, Geno Smith's agent called Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider in the hopes of discussing a new contract. The conversation didn't go anywhere, but it was nonetheless another notable moment in the quarterback's strange offseason.
It began with Smith twisting in the wind, as Schneider and new coach Mike Macdonald were initially reluctant to publicly commit to him as the starter.
It continued with Smith tearing up training camp, making it clear that he -- not trade acquisition Sam Howell -- was the team's best option at quarterback.