The 73-year-old Carroll clearly took the Raiders head coaching job because of the "one-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to work with the seven-time Super Bowl champion.
Perhaps the only one at the news conference who matched his enthusiasm was former running back Marshawn Lynch, who screamed “Raaiiidddeeerrrsss!” when Carroll said he wanted Allegiant Stadium to be filled with fans of the home team. Opposing fans often make it feel like a neutral or away game for the Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders, as they head into their sixth NFL season in the team’s new home after 16 years in Oakland, finally appear ready to start a new era. And that new era will need to start with a new quarterback.
Once on opposing sides in a Super Bowl, coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek have now joined forces with the Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced Saturday that Pete Carroll is their new coach. HENDERSON, Nev. — Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as Las Vegas' new coach, with the Raiders hoping that even as the oldest head coach in the NFL the 73-year-old will provide stability for an organization badly lacking it.
Pete Carroll and the Raiders have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to be the team's new head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
You didn't have to read between the lines to pinpoint why Pete Carroll ignored decades ... to head-scratching (Josh McDaniels) and resulted in the same abject failure. While he still has the ...
Graham interviewed with the Jaguars for their head coach and DC vacancies as well as the Bengals for their DC opening
Patrick Graham is returning to the Las Vegas Raiders as defensive coordinator, teaming up with newly hired head coach Pete Carroll. Graham became the Raiders' DC before the 2022 season. He initially worked under Josh McDaniels, then stayed on with Antonio Pierce, who was fired after the Raiders finished 4–13 last season.
The Raiders now know who will join Pete Carroll as his defensive coordinator. And it's a familiar face coming to Las Vegas.
The Raiders are bringing back their defensive coordinator next season even after hiring new coach Pete Carroll.