Given how bad the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback room was last year, and considering Geno Smith's long-standing relationship with Pete Carroll, John Spytek felt confident sending a third-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for the veteran quarterback. After all, most thought Smith couldn't be worse.
Except for the fact that he has, indeed, been worse. Despite having the same pieces on the offensive line, a better duo of running backs and an influx of young talent at wide receiver, Smith has struggled to keep the Las Vegas offense afloat during the 2025 NFL season.
The crux of his issues has been taking care of the ball, as his tendency to throw interceptions has been well-documented and has sunk the team on multiple occasions.