For Geno Smith's first preseason game with the Las Vegas Raiders, he had to face his former team, the Seattle Seahawks. One fan near the tunnel that the Raiders ran out of held a sign that read, "Bigger bust — Geno or JaMarcus Russell.

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith played five seasons in Seattle, three as the Seahawks starter, before the team traded him to Las Vegas.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll was asked about Geno Smith's gesture towards a Seahawks fan before their preseason game.