How Will Seahawks QB Situation Impact Coaching Search? - Locked On Podcast

While several other teams looking for a new head coach have far worse quarterback situations than the Seattle Seahawks, it remains to be seen how prospective candidates to replace Pete Carroll view Geno Smith as part of the equation taking the gig.

Thriving in two seasons as a starter for the Seattle Seahawks with Pete Carroll being his greatest advocate along the way, Geno Smith's future may be impacted more than any player by the franchise's pursuit of a new coach.

On Wednesday, Seattle announced Carroll would move into an advisory position with the front office, creating an opening at head coach for the first time since 2009. In attendance at his exit press conference, Smith could be seen afterward exchanging a long hug with his former coach, who provided him the opportunity to start following the trade of Russell Wilson two seasons ago.

As is the case with any coaching search in the NFL, prospective candidates will be analyzing each situation based in part by their quarterback room. While some coaches may be keen on the idea of teaming up with Smith and his talented array of weapons on the outside, other candidates may prefer to bring in their own signal caller through free agency or the draft, creating more curiosity about Seattle's new opening.

Seahawks Coach Search: 10 to Replace Pete

Host Corbin Smith discusses how Seattle's quarterback situation looms large as the front office begins seeking Carroll's successor, examining a quartet of coaching candidates who could be the best options to pair with Smith in 2024 and potentially beyond, including former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. He also breaks down several coaching alternatives who may want to develop their own quarterback if hired for the job in a jam-packed new episode of Locked On Seahawks.

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