Overview
- Carroll said the Raiders failed to upgrade the offensive line in the draft or free agency, calling the protection issues decisive in the offense breaking down.
- He also took responsibility for not preparing Geno Smith well enough after a strong offseason and preseason together.
- The Raiders led the NFL in sacks allowed as Smith led the league with 17 interceptions and won two games as a starter, underscoring the broader offensive struggles.
- Las Vegas finished 3-14, dismissed Carroll after the season, and had already fired its offensive coordinator after 11 games.
- Following the season, the Raiders traded Smith to the Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick, and reporting noted two third-round offensive linemen were used late in the year.