Pete Carroll’s 100% real thoughts on whether he wants to rebuild LA

The Las Vegas Raiders‘ The 2025 season has forced uncomfortable conversations about the direction of the franchise, and none bigger than whether the team is headed for a full rebuild.

That question was asked directly to the head coach Pete Carroll after Week 16, and his response offered a rare glimpse into how he views both the challenge and his own future in Las Vegas.

After the Raiders’ narrow 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans, a game that unexpectedly showed signs of offensive life. Carroll was asked if he wanted to see a potential rebuild. The the question had weightespecially given Carroll’s age and the team’s ongoing struggles.

“I’d love to. It’s going to be challenging,” Coach Carroll said. “It’s a tough challenge for us, but yeah, I really like this place and I like this team, and I like working with Johnny (GM John Spaytek), and it’s just mapping and putting together and making sure we bring in people, who can really help us and challenge and compete with the guys that we have and just let that whole process not shape up there or not. Eight wins that should have followed this season, you know, and I’m thrilled that we’re in this situation, because I don’t have space for this, I don’t know.

Carroll’s comments followed one of the Raiders’ more competitive performances in recent weeks. Despite entering the game on a nine-game losing streak, Las Vegas pushed a hot Texans team until the final whistle. It marked their most productive offensive effort since Week 9, offering a brief break from the 31-0 humiliation they suffered against the Philadelphia Eagles just a week before.

The Raiders hired Carroll to stabilize the franchise who went through Antonio Pierce and Josh McDaniels without consistent progress. His resume created optimism that he could make a turnaround, but results have lagged.

At 2-13, Las Vegas is tied for the worst record in the league, and questions remain about whether Carroll is the right fit for a rebuild that could take several seasons.

Criticism also followed Carroll’s reliance on veterans over younger players, a questionable approach for a team that is clearly out of contention. With two games remaining, the Raiders must decide if incremental progress is enough or if a more drastic reset is needed.