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Ryan McFadden
Henderson, Nev. – For the first time speaking with reporters Seattle Seahawks to Las Vegas Raidersquarterback Geno Smith He emphasized his relationship with coach Pete Carroll as one of the greatest reasons why he wants to wear silver and black.
“I think there is an unfinished business,” Smith said on Monday. “And I think when people think about my story, coach Carroll was a big part of it. He gave me an opportunity if many people didn’t have.”
Smith played four of his five seasons with Seahawks under Carroll. Smith served as a deposit for two seasons before appearing as a team starter Russell Wilson was traded on Denver broncos In 2022.
“I’ll go through the walls for him and he knows it.”
Geno Smith, on coach Pete Carrolla
While he served as a deposit, Smith said he always believed he could be a starter. So did Carroll. Smith played in 37 games under Carroll and threw 8,641 passing yards, 55 landing and 21 wiretaps, while two shows for bowl appeared.
“I mean, no weeks, I have been talking for years playing for Russell (Wilson) and he never let go of this idea. And it was so impressive for me,” Carroll recalled. “As soon as we had the opportunity to put it in a position to take the lead, I couldn’t wait. And since then he is the winner.”
Carroll’s belief in Smith created a bond between the two, which seems unbreakable. Smith called Carroll “Legendary” and believes that a 73 -year -old willingness to let the players be with him and his record for victory makes him an attractive coach for whom he plays.
“I’ll go through the walls for him and he knows,” Smith said.
“I mean I could hit the wall before you get there,” Carroll replied.
When Carroll saw the opportunity to trade Smith, the team did not hesitate to make an agreement. The robbers sent to Seattle for Smith a selection of the third round 2025, who said he had no hard feelings about how things ended Seahawky.
Since then, Smith has signed a multi -year extension with robbers. The conditions were not published on Monday, but the source said last week Adam Schefter ESPN that Smith received a two -year extension of $ 75 million, which can be up to $ 85.5 million and includes $ 66.5 million for guaranteed money.
In Las Vegas Carroll said Smith provides “immediate stability” in Quarterback after three direct losses and has six players to start with Quarterback from the transition Derek Carr After the 2022 season.
Although Smith’s last season in Seattle was considered a year after he threw 15 wiretaps, he finished fourth in the passing Yard (4,320) and the fifth percentage of completion (70.4%).
“In an inflated or arrogant way, but I just feel like I’m one of the better Quarterbacks in the NFL,” Smith said. “I’m out to go there and prove it.”
Carroll is not the only enthusiastic Smith’s arrival. Raiders GM John Spytek said he was enthusiastic about Smith like a Quarterback, because the veteran journey could be a great source for the rest of the team.
As soon as the shop was completed, Smith even had a video call with Tom Brady and was invited to the house owner’s house.
“I went to his house and got a chance to spend about an hour and just talk to him and talk about life,” Smith said. “… I want to learn from him as much as possible, the biggest quarterback that plays the game. I think there are so many things you can learn. I think the main thing is that I’m here to win, and I’m here to do the right things for my teammates, just like him.”
