The glory years for the Raiders ended more than two decades ago, and the tradition-rich franchise once known for its swagger as much as its championship pedigree has become a reclamation project. It's something Pete Carroll,

Pete Carroll will turn 74 in September when he embarks on his first season as head coach of the Raiders.

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Saturday that Pete Carroll is their new coach. HENDERSON, Nev. — Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as Las Vegas' new coach, with the Raiders hoping that even as the oldest head coach in the NFL the 73-year-old will provide stability for an organization badly lacking it.