Raiders release QB Geno Smith after one season with franchise
A rebuilt Raiders team under then-head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek signed Smith from the Seahawks last offseason. Smith was subsequently signed to a two-year extension, but…
Jets GM Darren Mougey: We’ll talk about trading for No. 1 overall pick, ‘but I don’t think it’s happening’
NFL general managers rarely work with an absolute sense of purpose, always giving themselves a back door if circumstances arise unexpectedly. New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey gave about…
Fernando Mendoza ‘lucky’ to interview with Raiders, says Tom Brady’s guidance would ‘mean so much’
Mendoza did not pull this number out of thin air. Famously, it was the landing spot 26 years ago when the Patriots used a sixth-round pick on Tom Brady, now…
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak on QB Fernando Mendoza: ‘You want a winner’
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek might have avoided talking directly about quarterback Fernando Mendoza, but new coach Klint Kubiak didn’t hesitate when asked about the prospective No. 1…
The Vikings will “explore every opportunity” at quarterback this season with JJ McCarthy still in the mix
Since becoming the Vikings’ head coach in 2022, O’Connell has received great play — whether it’s a full season or a few games — from Kirk Cousins, Joshua Dobbs, Sam…
John Spytek, the mother of Raiders prospect Fernando Mendoza, has not spoken to Geno Smith on an off day.
The leader of these plans will no doubt be figuring out a plan with the team leader. While Spytek didn’t mention Mendoza, he did describe the qualities he looks for…
Broncos coach Sean Payton gives role service to new OC Davis Webb
Webb was previously the Broncos’ coordinator/quarterback since joining Payton in 2023. He has helped oversee Nix’s steady rise as the Broncos’ starting quarterback over the past two seasons, culminating in…
GM John Spytek expects Maxx Crosby to stay with Raiders in 2026 amid trade speculation
“Maxx is an elite player and I have been very clear from the beginning when I came here that we are in a business with very good players on the…
Rams to make Nate Scheelhaase offensive coordinator
Nate Scheelhaase’s third season in the NFL coaching ranks will be as the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams. The 35-year-old Scheelhaase, a rising star in the league, is…
Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is retiring after four seasons with the Packers
Among the low points last season was the Packers’ stunning 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 3 after Green Bay’s field goal attempt with 27 seconds left was…