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'Terrible Move' - Mina Kimes Doesn't Hold Back On NFL Quarterback Trade

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Mar 8, 2025 10:02 AM ET

ESPN analyst Mina Kimes didn't beat around the bush on Friday when discussing the Seattle Seahawks' trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.

On Friday night, the Seahawks traded veteran quarterback Geno Smith to the Raiders for a 2025 third-round pick. According to reports, Seattle was willing to move on from its signal-caller because he wanted a new contract that would pay him $45 million per year. Apparently, the Seahawks weren't willing to make that commitment.

Smith, who was named Seattle's starting quarterback in 2022, will reunite with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas. He's coming off a season where he complete 70.4 percent of his passes for 4,320 yards with 21 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.

Kimes ultimately believes the Seahawks messed up by getting rid of Smith. She pointed out how productive he was despite dealing with an abysmal offensive line last season.

"Flat out: this is a terrible move by Seattle," Kimes wrote on X. "Chances of upgrading are extremely low. People really don’t understand how bad the pass protection has been in Seattle over the last three years, and how much Geno Smith did to mitigate it."

While Kimes hates this move for the Seahawks, she loves the idea of Smith helping the Raiders establish a winning culture.

"On the flip side this is a great move by the new Raiders regime. Far and away the best option at QB and for a third rounder? Yes."

Smith should give the Raiders much-needed stability at the quarterback position. He'll also allow the new regime to go best player available with the No. 6 pick instead of being forced to take a prospect they're not sure of.

The last year of Smith's remaining contract comes at a price of $25 million. There's a good chance he'll land a new deal before Week 1 arrives.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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