Raiders Told to Fire Pete Carroll, Replace With 38-Year-Old Offensive Guru
The Las Vegas Raiders have been a chaotic organization for years, so they decided to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach in the offseason in hopes that he could at least steady the ship. It wasn’t a bad strategy considering his track record of turning teams around.
Unfortunately, it appears that the game may have passed the 74-year-old coach by. The Raiders are 2-8 and aren’t doing anything well. It’s obvious that the team needs to focus on rebuilding, but that doesn’t make sense with the oldest head coach in
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report believes the Raiders need to make a drastic decision and fire Carroll after one season.
“Instead of putting the future in Carroll’s hands amid a disastrous season, team brass should allow general manager John Spytek to have input on a new head coaching hire,” Moton wrote. “Carroll and his staff have refused to play much of an 11-player rookie draft class, which indicates a possible disconnect between Spytek and the coaching staff.”
The Raiders fired both of their last two head coaches before they finished their second seasons, which isn’t a recipe for success. Giving up on Carroll so quickly would be another admission of failure. That said, it’s better for the Raiders to cut their losses now than to continue employing a coach who isn’t the right fit.
Klint Kubiak Named Possible Replacement
With the Raiders rebuilding, it would be wise to bring in a young head coach. There isn’t a robust list of great candidates right now, but there are some promising names.
One coach who is bound to garner some interest is Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Moton believes that’s the coach who should replace Carroll in Las Vegas.
“Last offseason, the Raiders missed out on Ben Johnson, who has led the
“If Kubiak declines the offer, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady is also a quality candidate. Las Vegas must swing for the fences to hire an innovative, play-calling head coach who will develop its quarterback of the future.”
Is Kubiak the Right Head Coaching Candidate?
Kubiak is enjoying a meteoric rise this season. He showed some real promise with the New Orleans Saints last year, but injuries ravaged that offense. He moved to Seattle last offseason and has quickly turned them into an offensive juggernaut.
Kubiak has been coaching in the NFL since 2013, and he’s also the son of former Super Bowl-winning head coach Gary Kubiak, so he has plenty of experience. Plus, he’s only 38, which is a perfect age to embrace a rebuilding franchise.
The Raiders have been going with retreads and defensive-minded coaches for over a decade. The last up-and-coming offensive coach they hired was Hue Jackson in 2011, and they only gave him one season. It’s time for the Raiders to go with a young offensive playcaller and give them time to build things.
Double Joy, Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin Prepares to Welcome His First Child – And the Name He Plans to Give the Baby Has Touched All of Washington
Double joy is spreading throughout Washington as, according to reliable sources, the Commanders' star wide receiver Terry McLaurin has just received news that his wife, Janelle McLaurin, is pregnant with their first child right before the matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. That timing made the Commanders' locker room light up a bit brighter, because it arrived exactly when McLaurin is maturing strongly and becoming the new hope in Washington.
McLaurin and Janelle's love story began during their college days, where they met at a sports event and quickly became each other's emotional support through every season. The two stayed bonded throughout the time McLaurin entered the NFL, facing the enormous pressures of early life. From simple love, they progressed to a warm wedding in early 2025, marking a brilliant new chapter.
Terry McLaurin and his wife Janelle share the joy of their wedding and make a huge gesture of generosity | Marca
The joy becomes even more special as the couple is said to have thought about the baby's name, and this choice has stirred up Commanders Nation. According to close sources, if it's a boy, McLaurin wants to name him related to “Capitol,” implying Washington, D.C.’s iconic Capitol Hill, the heart of his home city. And if it’s a girl, Janelle really likes the name “Liberty,” carrying the meaning of freedom and strength. Both names are making fans excited because they clearly bear the Commanders' imprint.
In the most recent press conference, Terry McLaurin couldn't hide his emotions when mentioning the first child about to be born. A moment that made all the reporters pause in silence for a few seconds. “I’ve dreamed about this day for a long time. And it’s truly special that it comes right when I’m fighting for this jersey. The Commanders gave me the first chance in life, and I want my child’s name to carry a part of this city’s spirit. The spirit that changed my life.” That sharing immediately spread throughout Commanders Nation.
As the Commanders step into their Week 12 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the story about the McLaurin family becomes a huge source of energy for the entire team. Washington fans are not only following every play of McLaurin’s, but also following a new, deeply meaningful journey unfolding in his life. And whether the baby will be a boy or a girl, the name that Terry and Janelle choose will surely carry a part of the Commanders' soul, making Washington feel extended by one more generation of love.
Lions Blockbuster Trade Proposal Nets $160 Million Edge-Rusher
Detroit struggled to rush the passer following an injury to Aidan Hutchinson last year, and the losses of Za’Darius Smith to free agency and eventually retirement, as well as Marcus Davenport to injury in Week 2, positioned the Lions to struggle in that crucial defensive category once again in 2025.
That hasn’t proven the case for multiple reasons — some unexpected, others surprising — but the Detroit may not be able to count on the same kind of production from unlikely sources next season. As such, Alex Kay of Bleacher Report wrote a trade proposal on Tuesday, November 18 that would flip first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, a second-round pick in 2026, a third-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2026 to the Cleveland Browns in return for superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett.
Picking up a player like Garrett would give Detroit the firepower it needs on the defensive side of the ball to become a heavy Super Bowl favorite.
Detroit already has one of the most ferocious pass-rushing groups in the NFL, a unit that has racked up 31 sacks on the year and has limited opposing signal-callers to a mere 192.1 yards per game. While these are great marks, they would almost certainly improve to league-leading numbers with Garrett lining up across from Hutchinson.
Myles Garrett, Aidan Hutchinson Would Be NFL’s Top Pass-Rush Duo
GettyDefensive end Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns.
Garrett recently inked a four-year extension worth $160 million that keeps him under contract through his age-35 season in 2030. A move by the Lions to acquire Garrett next spring would pair him alongside Hutchinson, who recently inked a a four-year extension worth $180 million that also keeps him under contract through 2030.
And while that is an enormous amount of money to spend on the pass rush, it would also guarantee Detroit arguably the best edge duo in the league for several years to come. Garrett is leading the league in both tackles for loss with 22 and sacks with 15 through Week 11. He has tallied 117.5 sacks over the course of his nine-year career.
Hutchinson was on pace to snap the all-time single-season sack record with 7.5 through five games before breaking his leg in Week 5 of 2024. He has 7.5 sacks through 10 contests this year, but leads the NFL with four forced fumbles.
Lions May Not Be Able to Rely on Similar Sack Production From LB, DE2 Spots Next Season
GettyDetroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell.
Hutchinson leads the Detroit defense in sacks this season, though career reserve defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad is close behind him with six sacks. Linebackers Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes have four sacks apiece.
Muhammad is having a career year and is in the final season of his current contract, while sack numbers and pressures from the LB position come with risk when they don’t get home.
Detroit has been a serious Super Bowl contender in each of the last two seasons and is positioned to make another playoff appearance this year, despite taking a step back overall record-wise to this point.
The Lions can develop a strong defensive identity by trading for a player like Garrett, and going all-in makes sense if the team wants to extend what has already been a three-year Super Bowl window — which is longer than most organizations can muster in one stretch.
