Sanders is a quarterback that has often been compared to Smith so perhaps they formed a bond over that. Sanders has been falling down draft boards in recent weeks and if there's a scenario where he drops to the second round, then the Raiders make more sense for him.

Geno Smith is excited to be with the Raiders. The multi-time Pro Bowl quarterback was dealt from the Seahawks to the Raiders. The trade, finalized Friday, saw the Raiders send back a third-rounder for Smith, which will be pick No. 92 in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.

Film shows how Smith overcame terrible pass protection in Seattle and that can still make all the throws at 34 years old.