""a bunch of games""
""blindly optimistic""
""I've never even dreamed it would be like this," Carroll said."
Pete Carroll's return to the Raiders resulted in a 3-14 record, his worst as a coach, and led to his firing 17 games into a three-year contract. Carroll expected the team to win "a bunch of games" and was "blindly optimistic" about roster talent, but the Raiders were further from competitiveness than hoped. Las Vegas lost by double digits nine times, was shut out twice, and finished last in rushing at 74.9 yards per game despite rookie Ashton Jeanty. Geno Smith threw a league-high 17 interceptions. Carroll fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and special teams coordinator Tom McMahon midseason. Defensive philosophies clashed with coordinator Patrick Graham, and the defense ranked 26th in points allowed and 24th in efficiency. The franchise is trending toward a full rebuild and will search for a fourth head coach since 2023, while players respected Carroll despite the results-driven change.
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