The Raiders are in their second weeks of OTAs, and Smith has already made quite the impression on new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. As he's gotten to know Smith, Kelly says the new Raiders quarterback brings valuable insights to the offense, much like another assistant coach.

It's abundantly clear that the main selling point for former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith going to the Las Vegas Raiders was his relationship with new head coach Pete Carroll, who previously helped revive his career in the Emerald City.

Geno Smith, the team's new starter, arguably is better than any of them. The Raiders acquired Smith in a trade with the Seahawks in March, providing the team some stability they haven't had at the position since Derek Carr left after the 2022 season.