The AFC West has some solid quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix, and Justin Herbert. However, thereâs a new face in the divisionâGeno Smithâwho has made one thing clear about the Las Vegas Raiders.
It looks like the AFC West will live up to expectations this year. All four teams have improved, with the Raiders standing out as perhaps the most intriguing due to several major changes.
Earlier this offseason, the team brought in Geno Smith to be their starting quarterback. Still, heâll face tough competition from three talented signal-callers who wonât make things easy for him.
Geno Smith makes one thing clear about the 2025 Raiders
Last year, the Raiders were far from a threat to the rest of the AFC West. The team struggled, especially without a consistent and reliable quarterback leading the offense.
Thatâs set to change in 2025. The Raiders acquired Geno Smith from the Seahawks in a bold move aimed at elevating the offense and making the team a true competitor in the division.
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But the challenge is real. Patrick Mahomes, Bo Nix, and Justin Herbert are all proven or highly promising quarterbacksâand the Chiefs, Broncos, and Chargers look like legitimate contenders.
Geno Smith knows the Raiders have work to do. Still, he believes people are sleeping on them, and heâs confident theyâre ready to shock their doubters this season.
âIâm always the guy that I believe the game gets settled between the white lines on game day,â Geno Smith said. âBut from my vantage point, weâve got a really, really good team. I donât know if weâll shock anyone inside of this building, but maybe shock some outsiders. But itâs good, like let them sleep. I donât want them to see us coming. Weâre just working in the shadows right now, getting our game right, and when itâs time to go in those bright lights, I think weâll be ready.â
