HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll came to Geno Smith's rescue once before, salvaging what was an NFL career seemingly headed nowhere.
Smith's career wasn't at a point where he needed to be rescued again, but his future in Seattle had reached an impasse, creating uncertainty where the 34-year-old quarterback would go next.
Las Vegas turned out to be that place, a chance for Smith to reunite with his former coach as Carroll begins a new stint with the Raiders.
“I think there is unfinished business,” Smith said. "When people think about my story, Coach Carroll was a big part of that.