Pete Carroll received a funny visit during his introductory press conference as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, but it was someone he knows very well—former Seahawks running back.
On Wednesday, we pointed out a couple of complications to a potential reunion between Raiders coach Pete Carroll and Steelers quarterback (soon to be a free agent) Russell Wilson.
Pete Carroll could add a former Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks to his staff in Las Vegas Raiders, which would be a smart move if he aims to entice Russell Wilson to join the team for the 2025 NFL season.
Carroll interviewed Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell for his OC vacancy. Tom Pelissero was first on the report. Bevell served as Carroll’s OC and offensive play-caller for seven seasons (2011-2017) in Seattle, winning a Super Bowl together in 2013.
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis ceded much control of those searches to Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and current Fox NFL analyst, who was brought into the organization in October as a minority owner.
The Las Vegas Raiders are being linked to Russell Wilson in NFL free agency following the hiring of his former head coach Pete Carroll.
Pete Carroll and Las Vegas have reportedly reached an agreement to make the 73-year-old the Raiders next head coach.
Seattle quarterback’s contract, relationship with his former Seahawks coach and Smith’s curious postings makes one wonder.
With the Raiders hiring former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and with former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson becoming a free agent and with the Raiders clearly needing an upgrade at quarterback, there are obvious dots to connect between Carroll and Wilson.
Faced with hiring a general manager and head coach, most NFL owners would’ve been heavily involved in every facet of the process
The Raiders owner expects that Carroll and Spytek will be the right fits for their jobs — and will be with the team for the duration.