Geno Smith is a a lot richer man than when the day began.
Whereas the Seattle Seahawks had been formally eradicated from the postseason final weekend, there was nonetheless loads to play for in Week 18.
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Particularly for quarterback Geno Smith.
He had $6 million causes to play effectively, and to win.
Heading into his final recreation of the season agains the Los Angeles Rams, Smith wanted 186 extra yards to set a brand new single-season profession excessive and money in on a $2 million bonus.
He completed with 223 yards (and 4 touchdowns).
Checkmate.
The bonus earnings did not cease there.
Smith cashed in on one other $2 million bonus by attaining a profession excessive completion share, finishing over 70% of his passes this season.
His earlier profession excessive was 69.8%.
Once more, the bonuses did not cease there.
On prime of the additional $4 million, Smith acquired an extra $2 million for the 30-25 victory over the Rams, giving Seattle 10 on the season.
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General, it was a disappointing season for the Seahawks, ending at 10-7, and lacking out on the postseason for a second consecutive 12 months.
It was the primary 12 months on the helm for brand spanking new head coach Mike Macdonald, who proved greater than succesful for the job.
Sadly it was a troublesome 12 months within the NFC, the place 10 wins merely did not get the job carried out.
Whereas Smith would certainly a lot moderately have made the playoffs, $6 million is not a foul comfort prize.