The Las Vegas Raiders were determined to put together a title-contending squad during the NFL offseason, and after five weeks with a new-look squad, things are falling apart, with all eyes on Geno Smith .
The Raiders finished last season with a record of 4-13, prompting moves to bring in Pete Carroll as Pierce’s successor, trade for Smith and draft promising young running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
All three moves seemed to be steps in the right direction for a team that desperately needed to right the ship, with Carroll’s resume speaking for itself, Smith being a clear upgrade under center and Jeanty potentially being a star right out of the gate.
Bold moves lead to same results for the Raiders
Despite the team’s offseason aggressiv