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Tom Brady takes key role in Raiders' hirings of coach Pete Carroll, GM John Spytek
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Faced with hiring a general manager and head coach, most NFL owners would've been heavily involved in every facet of the process. Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, however, leaned on Tom Brady. Davis ceded much control of those searches to...
Pete Carroll hopes to repeat USC and Seahawks turnarounds with the Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The glory years for the Raiders ended more than two decades ago, and the tradition-rich franchise once known for its swagger as much as its championship pedigree has become a reclamation project. It's something Pete Carroll, who was introduced along with new...
True grit: Chiefs continue to be unbeatable in close games as they chase a Super Bowl three-peat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl, trying to become the first team in NFL history to win it three consecutive times, and one of the biggest reasons why is that they have something John Wayne and Jeff Bridges have had over the years. True grit. ...
Raiders announce Pete Carroll as their new head coach
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as Las Vegas' new coach, with the Raiders hoping that even as the oldest head coach in the NFL the 73-year-old will provide stability for an organization badly lacking it. The team and Carroll agreed in principle on Friday...
With Carroll going to Raiders, Schottenheimer promoted at Cowboys, Coen to Jags, 1 opening remains
Pete Carroll is set to return to the sideline as a head coach following a one-year hiatus and Brian Schottenheimer and Liam Coen are ready for their first shots at running an NFL team. The Las Vegas Raiders and Carroll agreed in principle on a three-year deal with a one-year team...
Las Vegas Raiders agree to hire 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says
Pete Carroll has a youthful energy that many people half his age don't possess, and the Raiders hope that enthusiasm — and, more importantly, his proven track record — translates to Las Vegas. It's a gamble in a city that knows something about that subject on someone who will...
Raiders hire Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek as their GM, AP source says
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be their GM, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hire has not been...
Fox exec calls Brady rumors 'a never-ending, merry-go-round' of narratives
Even as Tom Brady goes through his first postseason and prepares to call his first Super Bowl as a television analyst, rumors about his future continue to be rampant, much to the dismay of Fox Sports. Fox Sports president of production and operations/executive producer Brad Zager...
USC hires Rob Ryan as its assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Longtime NFL defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been named Southern California's assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. USC head coach Lincoln Riley announced the addition to his staff Saturday. Ryan replaces Matt Entz, who became Fresno State's...
Raiders widen field for their general manager search with more interview requests
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders requested interviews with Los Angeles Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander and Pittsburgh Steelers pro scouting director Sheldon White for their general manager vacancy. Those are in addition to the club's initial requests to interview...
