Geno Smith Bounces Back Strong at Raiders Camp After Early Pick-Six

The Las Vegas Raiders saw resilience and poise on full display from quarterback Geno Smith during yesterday’s training camp session, as the veteran signal-caller responded impressively after an early miscue.

During the red zone period, Smith’s day got off to a rough start when he threw a pick-six to safety Lonnie Johnson Jr., who jumped a route and returned the ball to the house. But rather than let the moment shake him, Smith shook it off and answered back the very next play.

With defenders bearing down, Smith lofted a perfectly placed pass to the back corner of the end zone, where wide receiver Tre Tucker hauled it in over tight coverage. Just one play later, Smith maneuvered out of the pocket with veteran calm and hit tight end Michael Mayer for a clean touchdown strike — a textbook response that drew nods from coaches and teammates alike.

“That’s what you want to see from your quarterback — short memory, fast recovery, and complete control,” said one assistant coach.

Later in practice, Smith was tasked with leading the first-team offense from the opposing 3,connecting w on a sharp srookie standout Brock Bowers.

Smith capped off the drive with a decisive play: under pressure, he scrambled left, turned the corner, and dove into the end zone for a rushing touchdown — fla

While training camp reps don’t show up on stat sheets, the message was clear: Geno Smith is s. And more im

After joining the Raiders with questions about whether he could hold off younger challengers, Smith is stacking performances that show why he remains a starter-caliber quarterback in the league. With every red zone bounce-back and smart scoring drive, he’s building trust — and maybe, rewriting his own narrative in silver and black.