Though the Las Vegas Raiders have yet to sign quarterback Geno Smith to a contract extension, he's likely to be the team's starting quarterback for at least two to three seasons. However, he's already 34 so age has to be a bit of a concern for the team.
That's why they're likely to add a young quarterback with upside behind him this offseason. The Raiders could look to the draft to add a prospect but they could also look to a promising quarterback who is already in the NFL.
New England Patriots backup quarterback Joe Milton is one of the most interesting players in the NFL.
He's an athletic marvel at 6-foot-5. He's fast for his size and might have the biggest arm in the NFL already. The problem for him is that Drake Maye has the starting job in New England locked down.
This has led to speculation that the Patriots could trade Milton while he still holds some value. Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports believes the Raiders are one of the teams that needs to consider trading for him.
"It would be WILD to see the Patriots call up their old pal Tom Brady and coordinate a trade that gives the Raiders a quarterback, but this makes sense for Las Vegas even after the trade for Geno Smith," Sullivan wrote. "He is currently only signed through the 2025 season, but there is a logical school of thought that the team will extend him in some capacity. However, Smith is still 34 years old and will turn 35 in the middle of next season. Trading for Milton gives them an opportunity to land a young developmental quarterback to work behind Smith over the next few years before handing him the keys to the offense, if all goes according to plan."
