Pete Carroll has been clear about his intention to win now with the Raiders. Since January, he has made moves like trading for veteran quarterback Geno Smith.

Las Vegas strolls into the bye with a 4-3 record after the first seven weeks of the campaign and ends 9-8 overall with two wins at the end of the year to not only bolster confidence, but show the team is building a foundation of what’s to come in following years.

Pete Carroll and Las Vegas Raiders' eyes were opened up to a move that needed to be made after first preseason game originally appeared on A to Z Sports. After an impressive second half against the Seattle Seahawks in their first preseason game, the Las Vegas Raiders noticed a change that needed to be made.