The Las Vegas Raiders' four-win campaign in 2024 was even more brutal considering the other three AFC West teams all won 10 or more games and made the playoffs. As a result, the Raiders entered this offseason with the understanding that they had plenty of ground to make up in the division.
Pete Carroll and John Spytek are seemingly the best leadership tandem the team has had in recent memory, and Geno Smith has the potential to be the best quarterback since Rich Gannon. Various other strong additions to the roster have increased the confidence in the building and the fan base.