The Las Vegas Raiders thought they finally had a surefire solution at quarterback when they traded for veteran Geno Smith this offseason. Seven games of the 2025 NFL season have proved, however, that the Raiders would be far better off with someone else under center.
Kenny Pickett has served as Smith's backup this year, but his only playing time has been a handful of snaps at the end of a 31-0 blowout against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Clearly, the regime that sent a fifth-round pick for him during the preseason doesn't truly believe he's a viable option.