When new head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek took over for the Las Vegas Raiders, one of their primary goals was fixing a moribund offense.
The Raiders had some promising pieces to build around, such as tight end Brock Bowers, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and a decent offensive line. However, issues at quarterback and running back lead to the team being unable to maximize their assets, leading to a dismal 4-13 campaign. The new regime went right to work rectifying both issues, trading with the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Geno Smith in March, then drafting Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft the following month.