The Las Vegas Raiders' leadership tandem of John Spytek and Pete Carroll was never on the same page. Fans mistook misalignment for diversity of thought, as Raider Nation was under the impression that the two were in lock-step, both trying to win now but also keeping an eye on the future.
It turned out, however, that Carroll was trying to "win now" with a bare bones roster that was built for the future. Spytek clearly thought that the veteran coach would give the team's younger players a chance, but instead, he relied on the cheap, unwanted veterans that Spytek signed as placeholders.