The Las Vegas Raiders are at a crossroads with their quarterback situation as they evaluate the potential of Kenny Pickett. The team, under new coaching staff led by Pete Carroll, has emphasized competition and development. Despite signing veteran Geno Smith to a substantial deal, Smith's performance has been disappointing, leading the team to consider alternatives. After five games, Smith leads the league with nine interceptions, prompting questions about his future as the starter. Coach Carroll explained that he chose to keep Smith on the field to allow him to gain experience and improve through practice, despite the team's struggles. There is little current interest in playing Pickett, even though the team’s performance has been poor. The Raiders' season has been impacted by their 2-5 start, raising concerns about their future and the core group of players. The team’s management is exploring ways to create a spark and improve their outlook, especially coming out of the bye week. Speculation exists about whether Pickett and other quarterbacks like Russell Wilson could be traded again, reflecting the instability and ongoing evaluation of talent in the league. The team's ongoing issues and coaching decisions continue to be scrutinized as they seek to turn their season around.