The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to change the image left by last season and have made the decision to bring in quarterback Geno Smith, who arrived from the Seattle Seahawks, where he worked with head coach Pete Carroll. The franchise, with Tom Brady as a minority owner, moved quickly in preparation for the 2025 NFL season.
While Brady is one of the most visible faces of the organization and is involved in roster decisions, general manager John Spytek is also a key member of the franchise. From his perch, he has been clear about Smith‘s arrival to the team.
It remains uncertain how the Raiders will fare with the addition of Smith. Clearly, last season highlighted the need for a change at the quarterback position, leading to former QB1 Gardner Minshew’s departure. However, Las Vegas’ GM is confident in the decision.
Raiders GM’s clear message on Smith’s arrival
“As we got into it and we evaluated the options in free agency, the other players that maybe were available via trade, ultimately we arrived at a spot where we thought adding Geno made a lot of sense for us. It was just too good of an opportunity to pass up,” Spytek stated on Upon Further Review.
Geno Smith of the Las Vegas Raiders.
“It upgraded the position in our opinion. The compensation from a draft capital standpoint wasn’t so costly. I mean, I love my picks more than anybody and I gotta remind coach Carroll how much I love picks. But listen, we used a late third-round pick to hopefully have our starting quarterback here for years to come,” he said.
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Smith’s arrival was a logical choice for the Raiders
Both Spytek and Brady have made the right call in selecting Smith as the quarterback for the Raiders, relying on his previous relationship with head coach Carroll. The veteran player spent three full seasons with Carroll in Seattle, and their familiarity could provide Las Vegas with the firepower needed to make a deep run in the upcoming season.
