Pete Carroll has made his return to the National Football League, as the Las Vegas Raiders hired the Super Bowl-winning coach after parting ways with Antonio Pierce earlier this offseason. This move surprised many fans and analysts alike. His former quarterback, Russell Wilson, acknowledged Carroll’s comeback this weekend. Drafted by Carroll and the Seahawks in 2012, Wilson played a pivotal role in helping the Seattle Seahawks secure their first-ever Super Bowl title during the 2013-14 season. Their collaboration marked a memorable era in Seattle football that fans will never forget. However, with Wilson playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carroll now with the Raiders—longtime AFC rivals—Wilson’s acknowledgment was brief.
“Pete’s going to be a great coach, obviously,” Wilson said via the Associated Press. “He’s great at what he does. But I’m focused on the Steelers.” Despite speculation regarding Wilson potentially reuniting with Carroll in Las Vegas due to the Steelers’ uncertain quarterback situation, he will remain focused in Pittsburgh for the time being. Additionally, Carroll added another twist to his hiring by appointing Chip Kelly, the former Oregon head coach and Ohio State offensive coordinator, as his new offensive coordinator in Vegas. Kelly’s past NFL stint with the Philadelphia Eagles was marked by controversial decisions that fans still remember.
If you’re an old Pac-10 fan, that news might really throw you off your game. Nevertheless, for now, it is a fact: Russell Wilson will be in Pittsburgh and will not play for Pete Carroll.
