Pete Carroll Fires Back: Defending Geno Smith's Double Bird

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata

Sal and BT dove into the viral moment where Raiders coach Pete Carroll defended his quarterback, Geno Smith, for flipping off a fan. The hosts praised Carroll's fiery response, with Sal in particular highlighting it as a perfect example of a coach building a culture where players have each other's backs. The discussion also touched on the unfairness of the "bigger bust" comparison on the fan's sign, with BT jokingly suggesting that the real answer to the question is Sam Darnold. The segment concluded with the hosts agreeing that Carroll's support of his player, even in a controversial situation, is a refreshing change of pace and a sign of a strong team identity.