Coming into this season, the Seattle Seahawks were expected to contend for the NFC West title. However, heading into a Monday night matchup against the Saints, they’re 2-4, with franchise QB Russell Wilson on the sidelines for the first time in his career. Today, we’re joined by The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar to consider whether journeyman Geno Smith can keep the team afloat, and what might happen for Wilson — and the franchise —&nbsp;if he doesn’t. Follow Michael-Shawn Dugar’s coverage of the Seahawks: <a href="https://theathletic.com/author/michael-shawn-dugar/?source=theleadpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theathletic.com/author/michael-shawn-dugar/?source=theleadpodcast</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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