Pete Carroll has Geno Smith’s back. The new Raiders coach, 73, defended his quarterback Sunday when asked about Smith’s decision to flip off a Seahawks fan during Thursday’s preseason game, which served as the duo’s Seattle homecoming.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll doesn't have a problem with veteran quarterback Geno Smith's viral reaction to a fan's sign with a not-so-nice message before Thursday's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Pete Carroll played a new role in familiar territory Thursday night, with his first preseason game as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders coming against the Seattle Seahawks.