Pete Carroll has a youthful energy that many people half his age don't possess, and the Raiders hope that enthusiasm — and, more importantly, his proven track record — translates to Las Vegas. It's a gamble in a city that knows something about that subject on someone who will turn 74 in September,

The 73-year-old former Patriots and Seahawks coach is returning to the NFL after just one season off the sidelines.

Patrick Graham had several suitors this offseason. Including Raiders head coach Pete Carroll. Thus the Raiders get their top assistant back.