The Las Vegas Raiders have not been getting the kind of quarterback play they're needing and expecting from Geno Smith through the first five games of the 2025 NFL season. The experienced vet has thrown for six touchdowns and nine picks in five games and, again, is not performing to the standard that the Raiders anticipated when they traded for him in the offseason.
The Raiders also traded for Kenny Pickett during the preseason after Aidan O'Connell went down with an injury. After seeing the lackluster performances from Smith, however, it's not surprising that Raiders fans would want to see Pickett get a chance at showing what he can do on offense.