John Spytek's Unspoken Plan For Geno Smith

The trade for quarterback Geno Smith will no doubt be the biggest move the Las Vegas Raiders make this first offseason under new general manager John Spytek. For this to be the case, look to the implications for the long-term.

At the former Seattle Seahawks quarterback's introductory press conference, Spytek fielded a question regarding how he saw Smith fitting into the overall vision -- the sprawling plan.

"We talked when we Pete and I got these jobs about every avenue we could explore to find a quarterback, we would do, and to have one that's as accredited as him," Spytek told reporters. "We were just talking upstairs, his journey, the adversity he's been through, it's going to be a great resource to our players and this organization. I mean, he's kind of seen the worst, he's been through it, and he's come out the other side. And we expect him to do all the things a quarterback does. Throw the ball really well, he can do that. And then, you know, be a great leader for us too. You have a few guys on each roster that set the direction of your team, and I know Geno’s up for that task, so that's why Pete and I are so thrilled to have him here.”

Of course, what went unspoken is the key here.