Congressman throws shade at Seahawks trades, questions commitment to long-term strategy
Mar 12, 2025, 5:13 AM | Updated: 5:17 am
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith took to X on Tuesday to criticize the Seattle Seahawks’ recent roster decisions, including the trade of quarterback Geno Smith, and questioned the team’s commitment to building a competitive roster.
The Democratic congressman, who represents Washington’s 9th Congressional District, expressed frustration with the Seahawks’ strategy in a tweet that highlighted perceived shortcomings in their approach to improving the team.
“Could Seattle fans have at least one pro team willing to spend $ to get better?” Smith wrote. “We swapped one frustrating, goodish QB for another. Got him cheaper and with a draft pick. Great. But where’s the O line? Best options flying off the board. And we will need more than one WR.”
Could Seattle fans have at least one pro team willing to spend $ to get better? We swapped one frustrating, goodish QB for another. Got him cheaper and with a draft pick. Great. But where’s the O line? Best options flying off the board. And we will need more than one WR.
— Rep. Adam Smith (@RepAdamSmith) March 11, 2025
What is Rep. Adam Smith concerned with?
The Seahawks traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders last Friday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension. The team reportedly signed Sam Darnold as the replacement, but Rep. Smith’s comments seem skeptical about whether such a move would address deeper issues with the roster, including offensive line deficiencies and wide receiver depth.
Rep. Smith’s criticism reflects broader frustrations among some Seattle sports fans, who complain local teams prioritize financial restraint over aggressive moves to secure top talent. His remarks echo concerns that the Seahawks are failing to capitalize on opportunities in free agency, particularly as top offensive linemen sign with other teams.
