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 to the season is largely due to the performance of quarterback Geno Smith, whom coach Pete Carroll and new general manager John Spytek chose to lead their teams. Smith, a 35-year-old veteran, faced frustration during Las Vegas' 2-5 start, which included the league's second-worst point differential—being outscored by an average of 11 points per game.

Smith's accountability slipped as losses mounted, with him attributing his league-leading 10 interceptions to bad luck and blaming the youth of the offensive unit for its underperformance. However, after the team's bye week, Smith appeared mentally refreshed and spoke more positively during his first press conference in 10 days at the team's Henderson headquarters.

[translate: "It starts with me,"] Smith said about igniting the offense. [translate: "It starts with me getting the ball out of my hands and playing efficiently, playing the right way."]

The 13-year NFL veteran reaffirmed his dedication to turning the Raiders into a winning team.

Author's summary: Geno Smith's early struggles weighed heavily on the Raiders' season start, but his renewed focus after the bye week signals a potential turnaround in the team’s offensive execution.

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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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