Geno Smith Drops One-Word Bombshell After Shocking Raiders Release Today
By 813 Staff
Front office sources reveal Geno Smith Drops One-Word Bombshell After Shocking Raiders Release Today, according to Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) (this afternoon).
Source: https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2029955747577012260
If you were banking on the Raiders finding stability at quarterback this offseason, you might want to reconsider those season ticket deposits. The carousel in Las Vegas continues spinning, and veteran quarterback Geno Smith just became the latest casualty.
The Raiders released Smith today after just one season with the organization, a move that caught many around the league by surprise given the investment they made to bring him in from Seattle. Smith's reaction, captured in a brief social media post and highlighted by NFL insider Dov Kleiman on Friday, consisted of a single word: "God." That's it. No lengthy statement, no thank you message to the organization, just an expression that spoke volumes about his state of mind.
League sources confirm that the decision came down from the front office earlier today, though the exact reasoning behind the move remains murky. Those close to the situation say Smith never quite meshed with the offensive system the Raiders wanted to implement, and questions about his long-term fit had been circulating since December. Still, cutting a veteran signal-caller in early March, well before the draft, signals either confidence in another plan or desperation to clear cap space.
The front office has been quietly shopping for quarterback solutions all winter, according to multiple people with knowledge of their approach. Whether that means they're positioning themselves for a draft pick, pursuing someone in free agency, or already have a trade lined up remains unclear. What is clear is that the Raiders are back at square one at the most important position in football.
For Smith, this marks a surprising turn after he resurrected his career with two solid seasons in Seattle. The thirty-five-year-old now hits the open market at an awkward time, with most teams already committed to their quarterback plans for next season. His best bet might be landing as a veteran backup somewhere, though his experience and track record suggest he could still compete for a starting role with the right situation.
The Raiders, meanwhile, face familiar questions heading into another offseason. Their quarterback room is essentially empty, their fan base is growing restless, and the pressure on general manager to finally get this position right has never been higher. Smith's one-word response might be a prayer, but Raiders fans are probably offering up a few of their own right about now.
Source: https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2029955747577012260
