Los Raiders han efectuado más de la mitad de los entrenamientos que tienen permitidos durante las actividades organizadas por el equipo, en los cuales la mayoría de los jugadores bajo contrato han estado presentes, a pesar de que estas sesiones son voluntarias. Entre los elementos que se encuentran trabajando de manera ardua está el nuevo mariscal de campo negro y plata Geno Smith, el cual ha dejado una buena impresión con sus compañeros y entrenadores.
"Geno puede ser una bendición para los entrenadores y puedo dar fé de ello", declaró el coordinador ofensivo Chip Kelly. "Creo que Geno es especial. Tiene grandes dotes de liderazgo. Es muy cercano a todos en este equipo porque, en cierta medida, ha vivido esa vida. Ha sido una selección alta del draft, pero también es alguien a quien le han dicho que un equipo no lo quiere. Así que, creo que hasta que no pasas por esa situación, es difícil de comprender. Pero el hecho de que lo haya logrado, que haya salido y que sea como es ahora es un testimonio de su valía. Es especial y estamos muy emocionados de tenerlo".
Las Vegas tuvo una puerta giratoria en la posición de mariscal de campo las últimas dos temporadas, algo que el receptor abierto Jakobi Meyers vivió de primera mano. Desde su arribo al equipo como agente libre, ha recibido pases de un total de 5 jugadores. A pesar de ello, 'Kobi' acumuló más anotaciones totales en el 2023 que entre sus primeras cuatro campañas como profesional, mientras que en el 2024 vivió el año más productivo de su carrera al superar las mil yardas por medio de recepciones por primera vez. Ahora, sus expectativas apuntan alto al tener a Smith como la persona que le estará lanzando el ovoide.
"Es un veterano, lo digo en serio y siento que esta es la primera vez que lo tengo", aseguró Meyers sobre su nuevo mariscal de campo. "Tuve a Tom (Brady) durante un año, fue una experiencia genial. Pero tener a Geno (Smith) aporta cierta estabilidad, sabe lo que hace. Se presenta igual todos los días, su personalidad es la misma todos los días. Todavía no lo he visto tener un mal día. Así que, no puedo tener días malos si el líder no los tiene".
Smith tiene múltiples armas ofensivas a su disposición con las cuales está construyendo química sobre los campos del Intermountain Health Performance Center de cara al minicampamento obligatorio y el campo de entrenamiento, tiempo para el cual deben estar en la misma página para poder seguir dando pasos hacia adelante con la unidad ofensiva.
"Me están facilitando muchísimo el trabajo al estar aquí con estos jóvenes y talentosos jugadores", dijo Geno Smith. "Creo que tenemos un equipo realmente bueno, una gran variedad de jugadores y muchos chicos diferentes que pueden hacer grandes cosas. Obviamente, Brock (Bowers) es quien es, estoy conociendo a Tre (Tucker), conociendo a Jakobi (Meyers) y viendo a Michael (Mayer) salir y hacer jugadas. Ashton (Jeanty) está progresando. La línea ofensiva está haciendo un gran trabajo. Creo que Chip (Kelly) está eligiendo excelentes jugadas. Es muy fácil para mí; solo tengo que salir, ser yo mismo, ponerles el balón en las manos y dejar que sean especiales".
Geno tiene la oportunidad de trabajar nuevamente con el entrenador en jefe que creyó en él cuando estuvo con Peter Carroll en Seattle, se le abre la puerta de hacer un 'sueño realidad' al estar en la ofensiva de Chip Kelly, además de tener la confianza y responsabilidad de ponerse a una franquicia icónica en sus hombros, y ya se ha ganado la confianza de sus colegas menos de dos meses después de haber firmado su contrato con los Raiders.
View the best photos from the sixth day of the Las Vegas Raiders' OTAs at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

The Las Vegas Raiders in the weight room at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer (53) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Cappa (65) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

A helmet on the indoor field at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Laki Tasi (79) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) and Head Coach Pete Carroll at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback John Humphrey (39) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs coach Marcus Robertson and safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle Parker Clements (70) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kyle Philips (15) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) and wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) and Head Coach Pete Carroll at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

The Las Vegas Raiders at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive assistant Rip Rowan at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Trey Taylor (37) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Matt Jones (42) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Hudson Clark (38) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Michael Barrett (43) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell (12), Cam Miller (5), Geno Smith (7) and Carter Bradley (14) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

The Las Vegas Raiders huddle at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback John Humphrey (39) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jahfari Harvey (75) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tommy Mellott (19) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) and wide receiver Tommy Mellott (19) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (41) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) and defensive end Jahfari Harvey (75) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive assistant Rip Rowan at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jah Joyner (59) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Jonathan Sutherland (40) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Hudson Clark (38) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (33) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (33) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Pat Conroy (86) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Pat Conroy (86) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Justin Shorter (88) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (82) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith (83) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith (83) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kyle Philips (15) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Zach Carter (93) and run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) and assistant defensive line coach Kenyon Jackson at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tank Booker (73) and assistant defensive line coach Kenyon Jackson at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Carter Bradley (14) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

The Las Vegas Raiders huddle at an Organized Team Activity (OTA) at Intermountain Health Performance Center.