Wilson earned Pro Bowl honors nine times during their run together, but since their split — the quarterback was traded to the Denver Broncos in March 2022 — neither he nor his former head coach have had much in the way of success to write home about.

Perhaps the only one at the news conference who matched his enthusiasm was former running back Marshawn Lynch, who screamed “Raaiiidddeeerrrsss!” when Carroll said he wanted Allegiant Stadium to be filled with fans of the home team. Opposing fans often make it feel like a neutral or away game for the Raiders.

Pete Carroll received a funny visit during his introductory press conference as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, but it was someone he knows very well—former Seahawks running back. Pete Carroll is taking his first steps as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders,