Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Raiders Explored Options to Solve Quarterback Problem
The Las Vegas Raiders, wanting a better quarterback, looked at a lot of players.
General Manager John Spytek and Coach Pete Carroll tried to find someone new.
They even asked other teams about potential trades.
Some fans wondered if they might try to get Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star player.
But the team never seriously considered this.
They ultimately signed Geno Smith to be their quarterback.
Smith has a good history with coach Carroll, who has confidence in Smith's ability.
The Raiders explored multiple quarterback options to address their needs.
Raiders GM John Spytek confirmed the team considered all available quarterback avenues.
The team inquired about potential trades with other teams.
Trading for Patrick Mahomes was never a realistic option for the Raiders.
The Raiders signed veteran quarterback Geno Smith from the Seahawks.
- Who
- Las Vegas Raiders and General Manager John Spytek.
- What
- Raiders explored different quarterback options.
- When
- Offseason before the 2025 NFL season.
- Where
- Across the NFL
- Why
- To address their quarterback position.
- Team
- Las Vegas Raiders
- General Manager
- John Spytek
- Coach
- Pete Carroll
- Quarterback
- Geno Smith
- Timeline
- Offseason before 2025 NFL Season
