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.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll's attempt at modeling a new team jacket has fans going wild on social media. Pete Carroll made an emotional return to Seattle on Thursday night when his Las Vegas Raiders met the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

Following the Las Vegas Raiders' 23-23 tie against the Seattle Seahawks in their preseason opener on Thursday night, head coach Pete Carroll showed his admiration for quarterback Geno Smith.