Geno Smith is the protagonist of one of the most significant moves of this NFL offseason. His arrival at the Las Vegas Raiders, with the help of Tom Brady, has sparked hope in a franchise that has long been out of the spotlight. The former Seahawks QB made it clear what his main goal is for the upcoming season.
Once his contract with the Raiders was finalized, Smith revealed a conversation with Brady, where they both made a commitment to celebrate only victories, according to journalist Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated.
“What I was talking to Tom about, this is something he said, and this is true: We don’t want to celebrate contracts. We want to celebrate wins,” Smith said. “And the thing is, that just kind of set the tone for the team. This is our quarterback.
“This is the direction we’re headed. And there’s no gray area there. Everything’s set in stone. And when you have that, when you can set a real plan, then you can get things going.”
The long-term bet on Smith
The Raiders made a decision that represents a long-term bet for the franchise: they granted the former Seahawks QB a two-year contract worth around $90 million. This move, led by Pete Carroll, underscores their commitment to building a strong future with Smith at the helm.
Smith, pleased with the agreement made with the franchise, didn’t miss the chance to emphasize that, beyond the financials, his main goal with his arrival in Las Vegas remains the same: to achieve as many victories as possible.
“As far as the contract, I’m very grateful, very thankful, very appreciative,” Smith said. “But my main focus is to go out there and win games, set the tone, and be a better version than anyone’s ever seen of me.”
The goal of returning to the spotlight
The Raiders’ last season under Antonio Pierce’s leadership on the sideline undoubtedly didn’t deliver the desired results. A season-ending record with a negative win-loss tally and only four victories led to important decisions being made at the top, including the arrivals of two legends, Pete Carroll and Tom Brady.
From now on, it’s all optimism in Las Vegas, as they slowly begin to build a roster strong enough to be contenders in the AFC West.
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