Pete Carroll, Brady Signal New Era for Raiders

Pete Carroll, 73, has been hired as the Las Vegas Raiders' head coach, making NFL history as the league's oldest head coach. Carroll left the Seattle Seahawks following a leadership transition that gave expanded control to GM John Schneider. A major factor in Carroll's decision to join the Raiders was the influence and involvement of minority owner Tom Brady, who, despite rarely being on-site, is actively engaged in the team's football operations including draft decisions. Carroll and Brady communicate regularly, discussing leadership and strategy, with Carroll crediting Brady's competitive mentality for impacting the franchise's direction. The organization is also considering a succession plan that may elevate Carroll's son, Brennan, currently the offensive line coach, to head coach in the future. These moves reflect the Raiders' strategy to achieve long-term stability and rebuild after years of inconsistency.