This previous offseason, the NFL watched two of its longest-tenured head coaches step down from their positions.
First, the Patriots parted methods with longtime boss Bill Belichick. The veteran coach was with the group for twenty-four seasons, bringing six Super Bowls to New England and incomes a quantity of information and accolades in the course of. He surprisingly went unsigned this offseason, but it surely is anticipated that Belichick will patrol an NFL sideline as soon as extra.
The different was Pete Carroll. A staple with the Seahawks since 2010, the getting old head coach and the crew agreed to evolve his function with the group after the 2023 season, stepping down as the head coach.
Mike Macdonald was employed as Carroll's alternative. The Seahawks went from having the oldest coach in the league to the youngest, as the former Ravens coordinator is simply 37 years outdated.
But what is Carroll doing now? The Sporting News explains his function with the Seahawks, in addition to USC.
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Where is Pete Carroll now?
In January of this yr, the Seahawks introduced a change to Carroll's function inside the group. The longtime head coach can be switching his job to an advisor, permitting another person to take the reins of the teaching employees.
Seattle chair Jody Allen gave a short perception on the resolution to “evolve” Carroll's function as Seahawks head coach into an advisor.
“After thorough meetings and careful consideration for the best interest of the franchise, we have amicably agreed with Pete Carroll that his role will evolve from head coach to remain with the organization as an advisor,” Allen mentioned in a press release.
“Pete is the winningest coach in Seahawks history, brought the city its first Super Bowl title, and created a tremendous impact over the past 14 years on the field and in the community. His expertise in leadership and building a championship culture will continue as an integral part of our organization going forward.
“Pete will all the time be a beloved member of the Seahawks household.”
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Carroll held an emotional press conference later in the day, fighting through tears as he addressed his time as the Seahawks head coach.
Pete Carroll's opening assertion. pic.twitter.com/aSYidlAMK7
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 10, 2024
“Since our final sport, I had a pair probabilities to speak and share my emotions about the crew and the group and representing the 12 and my intention with staying with the ‘Hawks,'” Carroll said. “I would like to make it possible for that is clear, as issues have shifted so rapidly in most individuals's perspective.
“It's been an honor and a thrill to be a part of this program. I've loved every minute of it and you've watched me love it, in particular. It's exciting that there's such a future here and you can see it. We know it's happening and it's bright and the club has got great places to go, great chances. It won't ever happen automatically, there's a lot work to be done, but the future is bright.”
Pete Carroll breaks down in his loving thanks to his spouse, Glena, and their kids, as his exits as now-former #Seahawks coach @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/glI47k69XP
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) January 10, 2024
Carroll had been tied to retirement rumors as the 2023 common season got here to an in depth, nonetheless, the coach had beforehand said that he expected to come back in 2024 for a fifteenth season. That didn't occur, as the Seahawks opted to go in a unique route in 2024, bringing in Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald to exchange Carroll in the head teaching function.
In addition to his advisor function with the Seahawks, Carroll returned to USC, the place he was the head coach of the Trojans from 2001 to 2009. It was reported earlier than this fall that Carroll can be teaching at the university in the spring semester of this tutorial yr.
The college didn’t provide any additional particulars and didn't specify Carroll’s function on campus, however he is anticipated to run a course in spring 2025.
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Pete Carroll age
Born on Sept. 15, 1951, Carroll started the 2024 NFL season at 72 years outdated however has since turned 73.
He had been the oldest coach in the league for fairly a while, becoming a member of a brief checklist of members to coach into their 70s. However, with two veterans transferring on in Carroll and Belichick, it opened the door for Chiefs boss Andy Reid to take the new title of oldest head coach in the NFL.
