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

Raiders’ Costly Quarterback Decision: Geno Smith’s Struggles and Renewed Resolve

The Raiders' troubled season start largely stems from their quarterback situation. Coach Pete Carroll and new general manager John Spytek chose to place their hopes on Geno Smith to lead the team as both began their tenures. Despite this vote of confidence, the team endured a 2-5 record early in the season.

Geno Smith, a 35-year-old veteran, showed visible frustration during the rough patch, which coincided with the league's second-worst point differential—being outscored by an average of 11 points per game. His accountability appeared to falter as losses mounted. Smith expressed frustration over his league-leading 10 interceptions, attributing some offensive struggles to youthful inexperience.

However, after the Raiders' bye week, Smith returned refreshed and more positive. In his first press conference in 10 days at the team’s Henderson facility, the 13-year NFL veteran emphasized his commitment to turning the Raiders into a winning team.

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

Photo credit: Steve Marcus

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

Geno Smith’s mental reset after the bye week highlights the critical role a quarterback’s mindset plays in a team's potential turnaround.

more

Las Vegas Sun Las Vegas Sun — 2025-11-02

More News