The NFL regular season concludes with Week 18 coming up. However, there’s more on the plate than wins and losses. Still, winning and losing has a big part in what’s happening with some player’s pocketbooks. Specifically, the spotlight on player finances intensifies for players who have contracts with financial incentives.
The following video explains what’s at stake for Geno Smith and his contract incentive.
Specifically, some veterans are looking to capitalize on bonuses and performance-based incentives. One of the most intriguing is Geno Smith. Smith could get a substantial extra payday. However, two things have to happen.
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How Geno Smith’s Dominos Might Fall for Him (and the Seahawks)
For fans who don’t know, Smith is the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. The Seahawks are currently on the outside of the postseason looking in. However, there’s a chance they can win a spot in the playoffs. First, they have to win their critical matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
However, that win in itself won’t be enough. There’s a second additional requirement – the Green Bay Packers must lose to the Chicago Bears. The truth is that the latter scenario will be more challenging than the first might be. Smith and his Seahawks might win.
But the playoffs are not all that’s at stake. Should those two dominos fall – the Seahawks beat the Cardinals and the Bears beat the Packers, there’s a potential $2 million that’s a significant part of Smith’s financial incentive. Thus, either two good things are going to happen (if those two dominos fall right), or zero good things will happen (if the Seahawks lose or if the Packers win).
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Week 18 Will Be Interesting for a Few Reasons
This situation makes Week 18’s games crucial moments for both the player and the team. Despite a tough outing against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, including challenges in the running game, the Seahawks will try to bounce back and secure a victory on their home field.
Facing the Cardinals, who recently pulled off an upset against the Philadelphia Eagles, adds to the intensity of the matchup. However, the situation favors the Seahawks. The team’s offensive line has been tough over the past five games and has allowed only a single sack. The pressure is on Smith, who addressed the team in a locker room moment after the Steelers loss. In his talk, he emphasized the importance of the upcoming game in determining their playoff fate.
The road to the playoffs is always challenging for any team. However, this season the Seahawks are confident they have a much better chance to get in than most people believe. Whatever happens, it will be interesting to see if Smith can win his $2 million bonus. I’m sure fans will be watching to see how this payday either unfolds or it doesn’t.
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