In the final analysis, the contract quarterback Geno Smith signed with the Raiders isn't much better than the contract his replacement in Seattle, quarterback Sam Darnold, signed with the Seahawks.

Pete Carroll said he remained close with Geno Smith, which helped sow the seeds for the eventual trade with the Seahawks. Here's what he said at Monday's NFL meetings.

The average annual value on his new Las Vegas deal isn’t top 10. It’s not much more than Seattle offered him before his trade.