Pete Carroll has Geno Smith’s back. The new Raiders coach, 73, defended his quarterback Sunday when asked about Smith’s decision to flip off a Seahawks fan during Thursday’s preseason game, which served as the duo’s Seattle homecoming.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll doesn't have a problem with veteran quarterback Geno Smith's viral reaction to a fan's sign with a not-so-nice message before Thursday's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Smith and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby were seen making obscene gestures toward Seahawks fans as they entered the field Thursday night for their preseason game. The gestures — giving the fans the double bird — were similar to what Lions safety Brian Branch was fined for last November in a game against the Packers.