Raiders' Geno Smith: Trade Bait or Keep?

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Las Vegas Raiders finished last season with just three wins and 14 losses. Putting quarterback Gino Smith's future with the team in. Question. Despite leading the league in interceptions and taking a lot of blame, Smith remains under contract for next year. League Insiders still see him as a solid option who could compete for starting job elsewhere. Earlier this off season, General Manager John Spitek said they traded for Smith because they believed in him and plan to evaluate day by day with the new coaching staff. Smith had pro-Bull seasons in 2022 and 2023 with Seattle before things went south last year. Coaches around the league point to issues like the worst offensive line in football as big factors in his struggles, not just his play. Many view him more favorably than fans might think after that rough campaign. At the recent NFL Combine, Spitek noted the contract plays a role in their plans and they'll

1:03hash things out back in Vegas soon. Reports from their reinforced that Smith is capable and worth something on the trade market. The best move for the Raiders might be holding onto him instead of releasing for nothing, waiting for a desperate team to offer a draft pick or salary. Help once the season starts and needs pop up. Their off-season quarterback picture stays wide open. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. at naught to S O L I