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.

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.

Lynch attended Carroll’s introductory press conference with the Raiders on Monday, watching his former head coach take on his new role in Las Vegas. Carroll and Lynch have a great relationship so it’s hardly surprising to see Beastmode in attendance, but it’s still cool, nonetheless.