From the moment we heard that Pete Carroll was coming back to be the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, we wondered if Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson would be heading out west to join him.
Now, with the news that the Raiders interviewed Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell for his offensive coordinator, it feels even more like a reunion is inevitable.
Carroll was Wilson’s head coach when he was with the Seattle Seahawks and Bevell was his offensive coordinator. For the first six year’s of Wilson’s NFL career, Bevell was his OC and he made five Pro Bowls. He also led the league in passer rating in 2015 and led the league in passing touchdowns in 2017.
The #Raiders interviewed #Dolphins QB coach/passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell today for their offensive coordinator job, per sources.
Bevell and Pete Carroll won a Super Bowl together in Seattle. Now, a possible reunion in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/tE6MzlnU0c
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 28, 2025
The Steelers have two of the best free-agent quarterbacks in Wilson and Justin Fields. The Steelers cannot sign both so if Wilson plays to rejoin his old coaches, it would make the Steelers decision easy to bring back Fields. It could also give Fields leverage in contract negotiations without Wilson in the mix.
