Carroll, 73, was introduced as the next head coach in Las Vegas alongside new general manager John Spytek to begin the week. A coach with a long track record in the NFL, Carroll set the bar high for himself right out of the gate.

Carroll wasn't drawn by the allure of living in Las Vegas but by the 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to work with the NFL's GOAT.

The glory years for the Raiders ended more than two decades ago. The tradition-rich franchise once known for its swagger as much as its championship pedigree has become a reclamation project.