The Las Vegas Raiders are big fans of Geno Smith. That's why they traded for him this offseason from the Seattle Seahawks. He'll be their starting quarterback, and new head coach Pete Carroll is fond of him from their time together in the Pacific Northwest.

Smith signed a two-year deal with the Raiders, but it sounds like he'll have to prove himself if he wants to remain the team's QB1 beyond this season.

The Las Vegas Raiders have longed for a competent starting quarterback. Years of lackluster play from their signal callers has been a significant part of the reason the Raiders have lost more than they have won recently.