Geno Smith Reacts to Reported Move to Raiders: 'God is the Greatest'

Geno Smith, the 34-year-old quarterback, is reportedly trading in his Seahawks jersey for the iconic silver and black of the Las Vegas Raiders next season. The move marks a significant shift for both Smith and the teams involved.

According to reports, the Seahawks have agreed to trade Smith to the Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in next month's NFL Draft. This deal ends Smith's six-year tenure in Seattle, where he spent three seasons as the team's primary starter and earned Pro Bowl honors twice. Not a bad run, right?

Smith wasted no time addressing the news on social media. "God is the GREATEST!! Excited to get to work and WIN. The time is NOW," he shared, clearly pumped for the next chapter of his career.

Last season, Smith threw for 4,320 yards and 21 touchdowns, alongside 15 interceptions. Despite those stats, he's likely to be the Raiders' starting quarterback when the team kicks off its season, even if they decide to draft a quarterback next month.

Speaking of the draft, the Raiders hold the sixth overall pick, but they're unlikely to snag top quarterback prospects like Cam Ward from Miami or Shedeur Sanders from Colorado. They might instead take a shot at a later-round pick, like Jalen Milroe, or skip drafting a quarterback altogether. For now, Smith and Aidan O’Connell seem poised to steer the ship in Vegas.

It's worth noting the Raiders are coming off a tough 4-13 season, which saw the exits of coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco. Interestingly, Pete Carroll, Smith's former coach in Seattle, took over as the Raiders' head coach earlier this year. A reunion of sorts, perhaps?

Trading for Smith is just one of several bold moves the Raiders have made this offseason. Earlier this week, they signed defensive end Maxx Crosby to a blockbuster three-year extension worth $106.5 million—$91.5 million of which is guaranteed. This deal makes Crosby the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Clearly, the Raiders are not holding back in their quest to rebuild.

With Smith under center and a revamped coaching staff, it looks like the Raiders are gearing up for a comeback. Whether this gamble pays off remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure—Vegas is all in.