By james art 
After agreeing to terms with new head coach Pete Carroll, the Las Vegas Raiders must now give the veteran coach a better roster, with quarterback being the team’s most pressing need.
The Raiders have the sixth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and plenty of cap space to help bring in a quality option at quarterback.
Time will tell if the Raiders use the draft or free agency to address the position. However, there is another option for the Raiders, as they could entertain the idea of a low-risk, high-upside trade.
Brian Ramos of the Pro Football Network noted that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith posted a photo of himself and Carroll from their time together in Seattle on social media. Smith posted the photo on her Instagram the same day Carol got up Raiders head coach.
“On Friday afternoon, January 24th, Geno Smith posted to his Instagram story an old photo of him and his former head coach, Pete Carroll, with whom he was with the Seattle Seahawks. The two were together in Seattle from 2020-23. before Carol and the organization split up.
“Carroll was instrumental in Smith’s development and breakout season. Smith played the best football of his career under Carroll, including a career year in 2022 when Smith threw for 4,282 yards, 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Additionally, Smith totaled 366 yards and a touchdown in the playoffs as well.”
Ramos noted that Smith’s actions immediately following Carroll were officially announced as the Raiders head coach will only add to the speculation surrounding the two potentially reuniting with Carroll in Las Vegas.
“Prior to Smith posting this story on Instagram, Carroll agreed to come out of his one-year hiatus and be the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders,” Ramos said. “After the news broke, Smith posted this old photo and subsequently followed the Raiders on Instagram.
“Smith is eligible for an extension this offseason, and there’s no guarantee Seattle wants to extend him. If the two sides can’t agree on an extension, Seattle will eventually trade him. Smith’s indication of going to Vegas could make it easier for Seattle to make a deal.”
That’s an interesting idea for the Raiders, who have an obvious need at quarterback but also have multiple options to find one. Las Vegas they could probably find Smith in an affordable deal with the Seahawks given that he’s a free agent next offseason and the Seahawks would probably prefer to get compensation for Smith rather than let him leave in free agency for nothing in return.
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