Geno Smith’s move to the Las Vegas Raiders reunites him with Pete Carroll and instantly reshapes the quarterback narrative around Vegas. The reunion backdrop centers on a fan sign mocking Geno vs. JaMarcus Russell, which Geno didn’t love, and Carroll’s terse defense underlined by Crosby’s silent support from the edge. The exchange signals how both sides view Geno’s value after Seattle-style success and a stalled extension that propelled the trade.

In the Raiders’ preseason, Geno logged minimal action while Aidan O’Connell and Cam Miller took the meaningful reps, highlighting an ongoing evaluation of who’ll start when the games count. The storyline blends leadership, spiteful fan moments, and a fresh Los Angeles-to-Seattle cross-traffic dynamic that fantasy managers will monitor closely: Geno’s veteran presence vs. a developing Las Vegas QB room, and whether the offense can translate Geno’s experience into fantasy-friendly production while the rotation remains unsettled.