Las Vegas Raiders fire Pete Carroll after 3-14 season
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Key Points:
- The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll after one season, marking their third consecutive year with a new coach. Carroll's tenure ended following a disappointing 3-14 record, including a 10-game losing streak.
- Owner Mark Davis announced that minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek will collaborate to find the Raiders' next head coach, emphasizing leadership, culture, and alignment with the team's long-term vision.
- The Raiders hold significant salary cap space, over $100 million, positioning them well for offseason moves, including potentially drafting a quarterback like Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore with the first overall pick.
- Players like linebacker Devin White and running back Ashton Jeanty expressed optimism about the new leadership, citing successful
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