The Las Vegas Raiders have a 2-5 record this season in the NFL and they are in last place in the AFC West. Las Vegas decided to hire head coach Pete Carroll in the offseason to try and change things around in the organization.
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Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll reacts during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Raiders have other issues within the organization other than Carroll. There is a chance that Las Vegas could potentially draft a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft with how poorly quarterback Geno Smith has played this season.
Las Vegas Raiders Could Potentially Move Off Of Head Coach Pete Carroll After the 2025 NFL Season Ends
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Oct 19, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
There have been a lot of Raiders fans who have not been happy with the Raiders head coach this season. Carroll might be past his coaching prime. He has been a great football coach during his career, but the game might not be for him anymore.
Cory Woodroof for the USA Today believes that Carroll could be on the hot seat. Woodruff said,
“Putting Carroll on this list in his first year with Las Vegas might seem unfair. Owner Mark Davis recently preached patience with this new Raiders regime, telling The Athletic’s Dianna Russini that “it’s too early to be making these harsh reality decisions.” However, Carroll is also 74 years old and is reasonably nearing the end of his coaching career. That doesn’t have to be a dealbreaker for his return to the sideline in 2026, but one wonders if the right coaching candidate could persuade Vegas want a change. General manager John Spytek should be a safe bet to return, but the on-field struggles at least make you wonder if Carroll’s seat could be taking a bit of heat. Allowing Carroll to retire would be the cleanest break, but if he wants to return, will the Raiders be comfortable with that?”
If the Raiders get rid of Carroll after this season, it probably means that the new head coach will want to draft its next franchise quarterback. Smith probably won’t be the starting quarterback in 2026 either. This is a team to keep an eye on for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season. If Carroll is fired or the Raiders part ways with him, then Las Vegas will start all over.
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