Carroll wasn't drawn by the allure of living in Las Vegas but by the 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to work with the NFL's GOAT.

Pete Carroll was introduced as the new coach of the Raiders. He said he's excited to work with new general manager John Spytek, who was also introduced Monday.

The glory years for the Raiders ended more than two decades ago. The tradition-rich franchise once known for its swagger as much as its championship pedigree has become a reclamation project.