The Las Vegas Raiders introduced Pete Carroll as their new head coach earlier this week. Carroll is now beginning the process of filling out his coaching staff. He’s apparently targeting a former Seattle Seahawks assistant to be his offensive coordinator.
Carroll interviewed Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell for his OC vacancy. Tom Pelissero was first on the report. Bevell served as Carroll’s OC and offensive play-caller for seven seasons (2011-2017) in Seattle, winning a Super Bowl together in 2013.
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
It’s unsurprising to see Carroll targeting Bevell. He’s always been a creature of habit and Bevell was one of his most trusted assistants and confidants. He immediately becomes the favorite to be Carroll’s OC.
After departing the Seahawks in 2019, Bevell spent two campaigns as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator (2019-20) and interim head coach (2020). After that staff was cleaned out, Bevell became the Jacksonville Jaguars’ OC in 2021. Ironically enough, he concluded that season as their interim head coach as well.
Bevell has since been the Dolphins’ quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for three straight seasons (2022-present). He’s helped Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel field one of the league’s most explosive offenses throughout that stretch. Perhaps Bevell is better suited to be Carroll’s OC this time around.
