Geno Smith’s frustration hit a boiling point in that ugly 40–6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts . Midway through the third quarter, he tried to force one to rookie wideout Dont’e Thornton Jr ., but the throw had trouble written all over it.

A couple of defenders blanketed Thornton, and Colts corner Mekhi Blackmon read it perfectly, jumping the route and taking the interception 32 yards the other way to the Las Vegas Raiders ’ 6-yard line. As soon as the play ended, Geno stormed to the sideline and slammed his helmet in pure frustration.

That pick was his second of the day. The other one was a tipped pass interception. And it summed up the Raiders’ struggling season. Fast forward to now, and the former Raiders quarterback, Derek Carr , has some words of wisdom for the struggl

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