Pete Carroll shoulders blame for Geno Smith’s struggles, takes aim at Raiders’ front office after firing

Pete Carroll Accepts Responsibility for Geno Smith’s Challenges, Criticizes Raiders’ Front Office Following Firing Pete Carroll reflected on his challenging season with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he was fired after a 14-loss streak. He praised quarterback Geno Smith, attributing his struggles to inadequate coaching and a lack of preparation. Smith, traded to the New … Read more

Raiders’ Geno Smith move seems to show true Fernando Mendoza intentions

Raiders’ Geno Smith Acquisition Reveals True Intentions of Fernando Mendoza Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek revealed he hadn’t spoken with veteran quarterback Geno Smith since the end of the 2025 season, confirming Smith’s lack of future with the team. The Raiders will release Smith at the start of the new league year, saving … Read more

Sources: Raiders to release QB Geno Smith, barring trade

Sources: Raiders Set to Release QB Geno Smith Unless Trade Occurs The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release quarterback Geno Smith, opening $8 million in salary cap space while incurring $18.5 million in dead money. Smith, who signed a two-year, $75 million extension after being traded from the Seattle Seahawks, struggled with inconsistency, throwing 19 … Read more