The coach hasn't absolved his quarterback of blame, but he hasn't wavered in supporting Smith, either, ahead of a critical offseason.

Geno is our top competitor on our football team,” Macdonald stated. “We’re not sitting here with life at the end of December unless Geno has done the things he’s done. He’s a fighter, man. I thought he played a good game.”

Geno Smith has continued to draw praise from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald as a key offseason looms. Read more at Pro Football Rumors.