It seems like the Geno Smith era in Las Vegas isn’t working out.
After having three great seasons with the Seattle Seahawks that revived his career, where he threw for over 12,000 yards and had 75 pass touchdowns, Smith signed with the Raiders on a two-year, $75 million contract.
The hopes were high for the former second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, as he reunited with head coach Pete Carroll in Sin City, where he had two of his best seasons of his career, but expectations have fallen short.
The Raiders have a record of 2-5 in a competitive AFC West, where they find themselves last in the division. Smith currently has 1,417 passing yards with 7 pass touchdowns, but is tied for the most thrown interceptions in the league.
While there is still enough time to fight for a wildcard spot, one NFL analyst believes the Raiders should start looking at other options.
Trading For Former Fourth Overall Pick
GettyIndianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson
For the third time in his career, Anthony Richardson finds himself on the bench with the Indianapolis Colts after losing a training camp battle with Daniel Jones to be the starter for the team entering the 2025 season.
With Jones behind the center, he has led the team to the best record in the league and are now being considered as a Super Bowl contender.
This leaves Richardson’s future in Indy in question. He has had multiple opportunities to become the franchise quarterback, but has not worked out.
One NFL analyst believes the Raiders should acquire Richardson after Geno Smith’s iffy performances in Vegas.
“At this point, it’s pretty obvious Daniel Jones is the Colts’ guy, and equally obvious that Geno Smith is not the guy in Las Vegas. So, it would make sense for the Raiders to bring in a potential reclamation project who could be in the mix for the 2026 starting job,” Brad Gagnon wrote for Bleacher Report.
Richardson is still just 23 years old in his third season as a professional. He will still have opportunities to become a starting quarterback and a move to Vegas could help his career.
The former Florida Gator is currently on IR, dealing with a fractured orbital bone. The Colts have a sixth-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Riley Leonard, an unproven rookie, as backup. If head coach Shane Steichen feels more comfortable having the former fourth overall pick as backup, Richardson may remain with the team.
What Will The Colts Receive For Anthony Richardson?
GettyDefensive back Eric Stokes
In Gagnon’s trade proposal, the Indianapolis Colts get some needed help in the secondary.
The NFL analyst proposes that, in exchange for Richardson, the Raiders will give up cornerback Eric Stokes. Indy is without $54 million signing Charvarius Ward after he was placed on injured reserve following a pregame incident that resulted in a concussion.
Stokes has had a rocky career after having a solid rookie season. In his first year as a professional with the Green Bay Packers, the CB recorded 14 pass deflections and 1 interception.
Stokes only played in 12 games for the Packers the following two seasons after dealing with multiple injuries.
Now in Vegas on a one-year deal, Stokes is having a small resurgence in his fifth professional season. The cornerback has logged 3 PDs and 15 tackles for the 2-5 Raiders. If he were to make his way to Indy, he could hold the fort down in the secondary while Ward returns from IR.
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