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Pete Carroll’s introductory press conference interrupted by former player to shocking reaction
A special surprise guest was spotted in Las Vegas. More specifically, the guest was spotted at Pete Carroll’s introductory press conference as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. John Spytek (left, Mark Davis (center) and Carroll (right) were greeted by a surprise guest in the audienceGetty That guest being Marshawn Lynch. The longtime Seattle Seahawk and former Raider crashed Carroll’s press conference with a loud and emphatic “RAIDERS!” that surprised the whole room. Carroll let out an enormous smile. “There you go, there you go,” Carroll said. “That’s what I’m talking about.” Lynch played for Carroll in Seattle for almost seven seasons, going to two Super Bowls together, and winning one. Lynch also played two seasons for the Raiders, when they were still in Oakland, Lynch’s hometown. The former running back looked to be fired up that his former coach is now the man in charge in Las Vegas. The Raiders made NFL history when they hired Carroll, making him the oldest head coach of all-time at the ripe age of 73. Tom Brady, who owns a minority stake of the silver and black franchise, was reported to be running point in their head coaching search. Maxx Crosby and Lynch were both in attendance for Carroll’s first press conference as head coach of the RaidersGetty Ben Johnson was rumored to be at the top of the Raiders’ list, but he ultimately chose the Chicago Bears. So Davis and Brady ‘settled’ on Carroll. Setting on one of the most successful coaches of the century isn’t a bad consolation prize by any stretch of the imagination. And while Carroll is up there in age, he seemed as energetic as ever in his presser, bringing his usual competitive spirit with him. “It all starts with competition,” Carroll said. “You’re either competing or you’re not.” “If there’s one thing I want them to understand,” he added, “it’s that to be a great team, you have to be a great teammate.” There’s no doubt that Carroll knows how to win, and he’s hoping to bring his winning ways to a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since 2002. The roster has many holes and many questions that need to be answered, starting at the quarterback position. When asked if Brady would also be involved in the franchise’s quarterback search, Carroll didn’t specify, but did say he has been involved in some capacity. “He has been integrally involved,” Carroll said. “He’s been an exciting part of it. “This is his opportunity to put his stamp on a franchise. He’s been involved and will continue to be involved.” It’s a new day for Raider Nation. One that includes Brady and Carroll. Just don’t forget old friend Marshawn Lynch. Follow talkSPORT NFL on Facebook Follow our talkSPORT NFL page on Facebook for the latest breaking NFL news, exclusive video interviews, and the biggest talking points from around the league. Our dedicated NFL YouTube channel ‘End Zone’ will also keep you across the very latest NFL news with exclusive access and our weekly ‘Rundown’ review show.
A special surprise guest was spotted in Las Vegas.
More specifically, the guest was spotted at Pete Carroll’s introductory press conference as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
That guest being Marshawn Lynch.
The longtime Seattle Seahawk and former Raider crashed Carroll’s press conference with a loud and emphatic “RAIDERS!” that surprised the whole room.
Carroll let out an enormous smile.
“There you go, there you go,” Carroll said.
“That’s what I’m talking about.”
Lynch played for Carroll in Seattle for almost seven seasons, going to two Super Bowls together, and winning one.
Lynch also played two seasons for the Raiders, when they were still in Oakland, Lynch’s hometown.
The former running back looked to be fired up that his former coach is now the man in charge in Las Vegas.
The Raiders made NFL history when they hired Carroll, making him the oldest head coach of all-time at the ripe age of 73.
Tom Brady, who owns a minority stake of the silver and black franchise, was reported to be running point in their head coaching search.
Ben Johnson was rumored to be at the top of the Raiders’ list, but he ultimately chose the Chicago Bears.
So Davis and Brady ‘settled’ on Carroll.
Setting on one of the most successful coaches of the century isn’t a bad consolation prize by any stretch of the imagination.
And while Carroll is up there in age, he seemed as energetic as ever in his presser, bringing his usual competitive spirit with him.
“It all starts with competition,” Carroll said.
“You’re either competing or you’re not.”
“If there’s one thing I want them to understand,” he added, “it’s that to be a great team, you have to be a great teammate.”
There’s no doubt that Carroll knows how to win, and he’s hoping to bring his winning ways to a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since 2002.
The roster has many holes and many questions that need to be answered, starting at the quarterback position.
When asked if Brady would also be involved in the franchise’s quarterback search, Carroll didn’t specify, but did say he has been involved in some capacity.
“He has been integrally involved,” Carroll said.
“He’s been an exciting part of it.
“This is his opportunity to put his stamp on a franchise. He’s been involved and will continue to be involved.”
It’s a new day for Raider Nation.
One that includes Brady and Carroll.
Just don’t forget old friend Marshawn Lynch.
Follow talkSPORT NFL on Facebook
Follow our talkSPORT NFL page on Facebook for the latest breaking NFL news, exclusive video interviews, and the biggest talking points from around the league.
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