Geno Smith was once considered a major part of the New York Jets’ future. He was a potential franchise quarterback with a big smile and an even bigger arm.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith returns to MetLife Stadium this weekend to face the Jets as a much different player than the one drafted 39th overall by the Jets in 2013.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will face his old team, the New York Jets in Sunday's Week 13 contest, but he isn't thinking about the past. The Jets originally selected Smith with the No. 39 overall selection in the second round of the

Such was the premise for a prediction from Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, that the Seahawks will replace Smith next offseason with Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams .

To Smith's credit, he uses the doubters as fuel. That led to an incredible opening act as Seattle's starter in 2022, winning Comeback Player of the Year. He earned his first Pro Bowl bid at 32 years old and even garnered some back-ballot MVP votes. Last season, he led the entire NFL in fourth quarter comebacks and game-winning drives.