This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks as Pete Carroll goes to bat for Geno Smith over double-bird incident with Seahawks fan. From the moment the NFL announced that the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders would open their preseason against each other at Lumen Field, everyone knew there'd be fireworks.

During the Seahawks vs Raiders preseason game, Geno Smith and a particular 12th Man had a rather unpleasant interaction

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.