In his introductory press conference, Pete Carroll said he wanted to have a good mix of coaches. And that’s just what he got.
“I’m really looking for people that have been with me, that understand the philosophy to some extent,” said Carroll. “I want guys that have never been around me before so they have to learn what we’re all about and we can watch the process of them learning what we’re all about and what we expect, and then I’m hoping that we can maintain some of the terrific coaches that are on the staff, too, so we can have the benefit of the insights that they bring and the continuity that they can generate for us. So it’s a combination of people that we’re looking for.
“But it’s all going to fall back into the same thing. We want ball people. We want guys that love the game. . . Also, it’s important to find people that can help us grow and challenge us.”
Let’s see the different categories for their new coaching staff.
RENTON, WA- CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Matt Capurro of the Seattle Seahawks poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
The first thing Carroll said was he wanted to bring in guys who had been with him before. He got a few of those guys, including his two sons.
Matt Capurro – SVP – Coaching Operations
Seahawks coaching ops 14 years
Brennan Carroll – Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line
Pet’s son, Seahawks run game coordinator/OL coach six years
Nate Carroll – Assistant Quarterbacks
Pete’s son, Seahawks WR coach, offensive asst 14 years
Andy Dickerson – Assistant Offensive Line
Seahawks run game/OL coach three years
John Glenn – Linebackers
Seahawks LB coach, defensive assistant 12 years
Jan 7, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham talk during their game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Several coaches from the Raiders previous staff were retained. They are as follows:
Joe Philbin – Senior Offensive Assistant
Luke Steckel – Tight Ends
Patrick Graham – Defensive Coordinator
Rob Leonard – Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line
Tom McMahon – Special Teams Coordinator
Kade Rannings – Quality Control – Special Teams
Derius Swinton – Special Teams Assistant
May 4, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan (left) and offensive coordinator Greg Olson during rookie minicamp at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
A few coaches are making their return to the Raiders after having coached with the team in the past. They are as follows:
Greg Olson – Quarterbacks
Raiders OC 2013-14, 2018-21
Joe Woods – Pass Game Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Raiders DB coach 2014
Marcus Robertson – Defensive Backs
Raiders Asst DB coach 2014, DB coach 2015-16
Matt Capurro – SVP – Coaching Operations
Raiders coaching assistant 2003-08, ops intern 1998-02
Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at Georgia World Congress Center, Building A. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Pete Carroll plucked from the college ranks as well. And it wasn’t just low-level guys either.
Chip Kelly – Offensive Coordinator
Formerly OC at Ohio State (2024)
Brennan Carroll – Offensive line
Formerly OC Washington (2024)
Deland McCullough – Running Backs
Formerly RB coach Notre Dame (2022-24)
Sean Binckes – Offensive Assistant
Formerly grad asst Ohio State (2023-24)
Kyle Fuller – Offense Quality Control
Formerly asst OL coach Appalachian St (2024)
Ty McKenzie – Defensive Assistant/Linebackers
Formerly defensive analyst North Carolina (2024)
Beyah Rasool – Defense Quality Control
Formerly quality control cornerbacks coach Florida (2024)
Rip Rowan – Defensive Assistant
Formerly DL coach Georgia Southern (2022-24)
Jan 7, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers coach Chris Beatty looks on during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
There are a few guys who don’t fit into any of the above categories. A couple of whom have impressive resumes.
Bob Bicknell – Senior Offensive Assistant
Has some 31 years of coaching experience, the last 19 at the NFL level. He’s coached all over the offense, first as an an OL coach, then tight ends, then wide receiver, and back to tight ends last season in New England.
Chris Beatty – Wide Receivers
Beatty went from WR coach to interim OC last season in Chicago. The previous four season he was the WR coach with the Chargers.
Kenyon Jackson – Assistant Defensive Line
Has two years of experience as an NFL coach, one with the Houston Texans (2022) and one with the Miami Dolphins (2021).
