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Pete Carroll Becomes NFL's Oldest Coach, Aims for Raiders' Revival

9/7/2025

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Pete Carroll becomes the oldest head coach in NFL history at 73 years and 357 days with the Las Vegas Raiders.
He surpasses record holders Romeo Crennel and Bill Belichick.
Carroll aims to instill a winning culture after the Raiders' 4-13 season.
The team faces the New England Patriots in Week 1, with quarterback Geno Smith leading.
A victory against the Patriots would mark a strong start for Carroll's tenure.

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Story summary

Pete Carroll becomes the oldest head coach in NFL history at 73 years and 357 days with the Las Vegas Raiders.
He surpasses record holders Romeo Crennel and Bill Belichick.
Carroll aims to instill a winning culture after the Raiders' 4-13 season.
The team faces the New England Patriots in Week 1, with quarterback Geno Smith leading.
A victory against the Patriots would mark a strong start for Carroll's tenure.