What They're Saying: Media reactions to Raiders' new GM and Coach hires

Jan 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Raiders.com Staff

Earned, can’t wait to see what he does. One of the finest eyes of talent I’ve ever talked to. Now comes the biggest decisions of his career. Coach and quarterback https://t.co/i6s6snZic4
— Booger (@ESPNBooger) January 22, 2025

Great hire. Spytek has been a central part of the Bucs being one of the NFL's most homegrown rosters -- great success in the draft, smart choices in free agency. He's been ready to run a team of his own for a few years now. https://t.co/2l3sIwoVAv
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) January 22, 2025

John Spytek crushing his @Raiders opening press conference.

"There's just some teams where it means a little bit more."
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 27, 2025

LOVE the Pete Carroll hiring for the Las Vegas Raiders.

-Knows how to win in a tough division having been in the NFC West

-Knows how to build a team and win with a Rookie QB

-Proven Winner
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 24, 2025

"When you think about Pete Carroll, the thing that you think about most is the ultimate players coach. Guys just love playing for him and alongside of him. … The Las Vegas Raiders, similar to being in Oakland, they need that pulse. They need that understanding of who our team's identity is. What better coach to give them that or provide that than Pete Carroll." – Cam Newton on ESPN's First Take

Leading the way 🏴‍☠️ #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/IE76H2zSHy
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January 27, 2025

"He knows how to develop young talent. He's a great coach."@RichGannon12 discussed the @Raiders naming Pete Carroll their new head coach.

📻 https://t.co/v3G0iz6gwE #Raiders | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/CBTxoYk9F3
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) January 24, 2025

"I like it. I like it for him. I like that he's back in the coaching world. I like this for the Las Vegas Raiders. ... I think it gives them a chance in this division that's going to be rough, full of really, really good coaches. ... When you bring Pete Carroll in, players want to come play for him. Players understand, players know him, players' parents know him. I think guys will look at that as more of a destination." – Richard Sherman on The Richard Sherman Podcast

Needless to say @MoneyLynch was hyped for his guy 😂

(via @tashanreed) pic.twitter.com/nRRjSCfgFo
— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

"I think Pete's got a ton of energy. ... Pete knows how to run a good program. He's done that multiple times. I'm sure he'll add a lot to Las Vegas and honestly, I think they'll improve a lot this year." – Bill Belichick on the Pat McAfee Show

We’re fired up for you, @PeteCarroll.

Congratulations and looking forward to competing with you. pic.twitter.com/AiJK3xFss4
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 25, 2025

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Signage welcoming Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Spytek to Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Spytek arrive at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan welcomes Head Coach Pete Carroll to Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Spytek arrive at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll arrives at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek arrives at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll arrives at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek poses for a photo on the indoor field at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll poses for a photo at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek poses for a photo on the indoor field at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll poses for a photo at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll poses for a photo at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek poses for a photo at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll poses for a photo on the indoor field at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek poses for a photo at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis and Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek, Owner Mark Davis and Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders

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Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Pete Carroll during a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and his wife Glena after a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) meets General Manager John Spytek's children after a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a press conference at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek on the indoor field at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders

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Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Spytek pose for a photo on the indoor field at Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters.

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