The Athletic recently released their annual quarterback rankings. Mike Sando puts together the list with the help of a 50-person panel, including six NFL GMs, eight head coaches, and 15 coordinators. Smith ranked No. 19 overall, as a third-tier quarterback just behind Aaron Rodgers, Tua Tagovailoa, and Trevor Lawrence.

Pete Carroll has Geno Smith’s back. The new Raiders coach, 73, defended his quarterback Sunday when asked about Smith’s decision to flip off a Seahawks fan during Thursday’s preseason game, which served as the duo’s Seattle homecoming.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll defends his quarterback after he was seen giving a fan a hand gesture in Seattle.