The Las Vegas Raiders reached a tipping point after a 2-9 start that featured ongoing issues on offense and growing internal disarray within the coaching staff. Following what Pete Carroll described as a Week 11 “debacle” loss at home to the Cleveland Browns, the head coach decided to dismiss offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

The move placed Carroll at the center of scrutiny through the remainder of the 2025 season and underscored the disconnect in the team’s coaching structure. Kelly’s 11-game run ended as one of the franchise’s most turbulent chapters , during which the Raiders fielded one of the league’s lowest-ranked offenses under the NFL’s highest-paid coordinator.

Quarterback coach Greg Olson was elevated to play-caller duties , offering a clean slate and, as Carroll framed

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