Seahawks QB Geno Smith Facing 'Unanswered Questions' After Pete Carroll's Firing

Seahawks QB Geno Smith Facing 'Unanswered Questions' After Pete Carroll's Firing

The Seattle Seahawks are officially entering unfamiliar territory. For the first time in 14 seasons, Pete Carroll won't be the team's head coach after the organization announced Wednesday that he will move into an advisor role.

With that brings tons of uncertainty about the future for the team, and not just at the coaching level.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport broke down what kind of questions the Seahawks could be facing as they head into what should be a memorable offseason.

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"I think it's fair to say there's some questions on the offensive side of the ball, whether Geno Smith is going to continue as the starting quarterback," Rapoport said on NFL Network. "And with the new coach, what does this new coach want? Obviously (general manager) John Schneider is still there but a new coach, especially if he's an offensive guy, is gonna come in and have a strong say on who is going to be the quarterback. Are they gonna draft one? Are they gonna look at a veteran option?

"There's really now because of this major change so many unanswered questions in Seattle."

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The Seahawks are reportedly targeting Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to be the team's next head coach. As a former Seahawks coach, he could help turn the franchise back into a contender while improving the defense, but it's anyone's guess how he and the front office will handle Seattle's QB situation moving forward.

"Obviously the defense did not perform as it should, but there's a lot there," Rapoport said. "If they want to keep this going, bringing Dan Quinn in would help."