HENDERSON, Nev. -- Speaking to reporters for the first time since being traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith highlighted his relationship with coach Pete Carroll as one of the biggest reasons for wanting to wear the Silver and Black.

The Las Vegas Raiders have left little doubt that quarterback Geno Smith is their guy. On Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Smith is signing a two-year, $85.5M extension that includes $66.5M guaranteed. The deal will keep him in Las Vegas through the 2027 season.

Pete Carroll came to Geno Smith's rescue once before, salvaging what was an NFL career seemingly headed nowhere. Smith's career wasn't at a point where he needed to be rescued again, but his future in Seattle had reached an impasse,