Geno Smith Injury Update and Aftermath
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith faced criticism after returning from a questionable hit during the game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Smith took multiple sacks in the first half and was injured after a tackle by Nik Bonitto, who appeared to cause a leg injury during what seemed like a routine scramble.
Injury and Sideline Evaluation
Smith spent time in the medical tent and was seen lightly jogging on the sideline while trainers assessed his condition. Despite the injury, he returned to the game as the Raiders were trailing by only three points.
Team Reaction and Quarterback Changes
Nik Bonitto did not visibly react to Smith’s injury. With Smith sidelined, Kenny Pickett took over as quarterback. Pickett is currently the only fully healthy QB on the Raiders' roster, with Cam Miller on the practice squad and Aidan O’Connell on injured reserve.
Public and Social Media Response
- Some fans on social media urged the team to remove Smith from the game, with one comment stating, “Take Geno Smith out of the game, please.”
- Others pointed to Smith's performance this season, highlighting that he has thrown the most interceptions, totaling 12.
Season Performance Context
The Raiders took a risk signing Smith this offseason, hoping his experience would bring stability to the offense. However, midway through the season, that expectation has not been met. The team entered the Broncos game with a 2-6 record, and Smith has struggled with consistency.
“Take Geno Smith out of the game, please.”
“The Raiders QB has thrown the most interceptions this season, at 12.”
Author's summary: Geno Smith's season remains challenging as injury setbacks and inconsistent play fuel criticism, while the Raiders look for stability at quarterback amid a tough year.