The Las Vegas Raiders acquiring Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks on Friday changes the course of their offseason dramatically. Smith gives the Raiders some instant credibility going into next season.

The Seattle Seahawks attempted to trade Geno Smith and DK Metcalf for Maxx Crosby, which the Las Vegas Raiders quickly rejected. The Seahawks ultimate

The Seattle Seahawks reportedly had a much more ambitious trade in mind when they first sat down at the negotiating table with the Las Vegas Raiders. On

The Athletic's Diana Russini reported that the Seattle Seahawks are not seeking a bit less for their star wide receiver.

Shortly after news spread of the big trade, Crosby, who signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension on Wednesday, certainly appeared to be excited about the Raiders bringing in Smith to fill their quarterback hole, leaving his reaction on social media. "LFG!!!!!!!!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️," Crosby wrote on X.

The Seahawks have reportedly decreased their asking price for WR DK Metcalf to a second-round pick per The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

The Raiders are tired of being in the NFL's basement. In an effort to get out of it, the team has opted to gamble on trading for Geno Smith and bringing Pete Carroll back to the sidelines. Part-owner Tom Brady has been front and center all offseason long, but this Seattle-themed party can't be overlooked.