NFL insider Ian Rapoport floated an idea for that veteran presence: Russell Wilson, the former quarterback for Carroll's Seahawks. Rapoport reported that the two have remained close and that Wilson is a strong candidate to sign with the Raiders.

Adam Schefter's commentary on the Pat McAfee show unveils the strategic thinking behind the Las Vegas Raiders' Pete Carroll move.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport is suggesting that Steelers QB Russell Wilson, the former quarterback for Carroll's Super Bowl Seahawks, might be a match with the Raiders.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to have new competition for quarterback Russell Wilson in NFL free agency, if no extension is reached.

The 73-year-old former Patriots and Seahawks coach is returning to the NFL after just one season off the sidelines.

Bill Belichick, now coaching the North Carolina Tar Heels, commends Tom Brady's role in influencing the Las Vegas Raiders' decision to hire Pete Carro

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.

Pete Carroll, 73, will return to the sideline with the Las Vegas Raiders after leading the Seattle Seahawks to two NFC titles and the franchise’s only Super Bowl win during a 14-year stretch.

Pete Carroll has to deal with Patrick Mahomes at least twice every season. This is why the Raider job will be a huge challenge.

Tom Brady became one of Pete Carroll's 'heroes' after his 'TB12 diet' stopped him from feeling old, and now the NFL legends will reunite at the Las Vegas Raiders

Description: Pat McAfee reacts to former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll taking over as new head coach for the Raiders.