One of the problems with unbridled, outlandish optimism is that it sometimes leads to you coaching the Las Vegas Raiders. Seahawks’ legend Pete Carroll learned that lesson the hard way after he was fired by Mark Davis on Black Monday. Carroll had signed a three-year, $45 million deal to be the Raiders' head coach after the 2024 season.
The move was entirely expected. The Raiders finished 3-14 in Carroll’s only season, and if anything, things were even worse than the record indicated. Despite having some decent young talent, Las Vegas’ roster clearly needs major upgrades.