Things looked so promising for the Las Vegas Raiders before the campaign. But it didn't take long for any optimism to disintegrate as the franchise stares down another losing season.
Pressure is building on everybody. Head coach Pete Carroll is feeling the heat, firing offensive coordinator Chip Kelly as his first year in Las Vegas spirals out of control. The acquisition of quarterback Geno Smith initially sparked intrigue, but things have not gone according to plan for the veteran in a new environment.
Smith and Carroll know each other well. There was already a developed trust between the two that was expected to serve them well.