NFL Draft cycle is heating up. The NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is in the books, and a murky draft picture will begin to become more clear with free agency kicking off this week. Monday marks the start of the league's legal tampering period where teams can begin agreeing to deals with free agents ahead of all moves becoming official on Wednesday with the start of the new league year.

Trading for Smith shouldn't preclude Las Vegas from drafting a quarterback, if the right one is available. Smith should have several good years ahead of him, but he's not going to

The Las Vegas Raiders made a splash on the trade market by acquiring former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in exchange for a third-round pick. This move signals that new head coach Pete Carroll does not plan on tanking in his first season with the Raiders.