Tom Brady backs Pete Carroll as Raiders prepare for tough AFC West test
The spotlight on the Raiders isn't just about players, it's on the sidelines too. Tom Brady, now a minority owner of the franchise, offered a ringing endorsement of newly hired coach Pete Carroll ahead of their season opener against Brady's old team, the Patriots.With the Raiders aiming to reverse years of underperformance, Brady highlighted Carroll's reliability and experience as critical amid a division dominated by legends like Andy Reid and Sean Payton.NFL Kickoff Eagles vs CowboysBrady praises Pete CarrollDescribing Carroll as "a tremendous coach and leader", Brady told Cris Collinsworth via Pro Football Focus that coaches like Carroll "run a real program" and weather the unexpected with steady composure.Brady pointed to Carroll's Super Bowl success in Seattle and national championships at USC as proof of his pedigree. According to Brady, having a respected coaching figure is crucial as the Raiders […]
