Barring major change, Raiders made costly mistake at quarterback with Geno Smith

Barring Major Change, Raiders Made Costly Mistake at Quarterback with Geno Smith

The Raiders' poor start has largely been attributed to quarterback Geno Smith, the player chosen by coach Pete Carroll and new general manager John Spytek to lead the team at the start of their tenures.

Smith, a 35-year-old veteran, showed visible frustration during Las Vegas' 2-5 season start, a period marked by the league's second-worst point differential. The Raiders were outscored by an average of 11 points per game.

Smith's accountability waned as the losses accumulated, with the quarterback blaming bad luck for his league-leading 10 interceptions and attributing the offensive underperformance to the team's youth.

However, after the bye week, Smith appeared mentally refreshed. At his first news conference in 10 days at the team's Henderson headquarters, the 13-year NFL veteran reaffirmed his commitment to turning the team around.

"It starts with me," Smith said about sparking the offense. "It starts with me getting the ball out of my hands and playing efficiently, playing the right way."

Photo by Steve Marcus: Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) listens to coach Pete Carroll before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium.

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al español.

Smith's mental reset during the bye week gave hope to fans that he can lead the Raiders to stronger performances moving forward.

Author’s Summary: Geno Smith’s early struggles have challenged the Raiders, but his renewed focus after the bye week hints at potential improvement as the season progresses.

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Las Vegas Sun — 2025-11-01

Barring Major Change, Raiders Made Costly Mistake at Quarterback with Geno Smith

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