Raiders Restructure With Brock Bowers, Geno Smith For 2025 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders have revamped their team for the 2025 NFL season, hiring Pete Carroll as head coach and signing Geno Smith as their new starting quarterback to improve on a poor 2024 season. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers, a Georgia Bulldogs standout selected 13th overall in the 2024 draft, emerged as a key player despite limited quarterback support last year, breaking several Raiders rookie records and establishing himself as a cornerstone for the franchise. Bowers expressed surprise at being drafted by the Raiders, as they had not scouted him extensively, but he has since proven his value on the field with strong receiving and blocking performances. The addition of veteran quarterback Geno Smith and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is expected to complement Bowers' skill set and elevate the Raiders' offense. The team also addressed their weak running game by acquiring Pro Bowl running back Raheem Mostert and drafting Ashton Jeanty to bolster the backfield. With these changes, the Raiders aim to bring consistency and more wins, starting with training camp preparations ahead of their September season kickoff.