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THE MOJ: Don’t be surprised if Geno Smith keeps the Seahawks soaring

Many factors allowing former journeyman to shine in starter’s role
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(Courtesy Bob Marjanovich)

Geno Smith is defying the odds.

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback is having a breakout season and he’s breaking the rules doing it.

You see, breakout seasons usually happen in a player’s second or third year in the game. They’re not supposed to occur in your tenth season as a pro but that’s exactly what is happening with Smith in Seattle.

A former second round pick with the Jets in 2013, Smith flamed out in New York after two seasons as a starter and wound up being the backup for next two.

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