When the Seattle Seahawks selected Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, many fans of the team were stoked for the potential of the team to feature three high end wide receivers in its 2023 offense. A wet blanket was laid over those hopes during training camp when Smith-Njigba underwent surgery to repair a broken bone in his wrist and subsequently missed crucial practice time, but hopes and optimism remained high for many.
Through the first four games, however, the grumbling about how the Seahawks have utilized JSN has grown, with many displeased with a first round pick who has caught just 12 passes for 62 yards through the first four games of his career.