The word “culture” will be thrown around a lot when Carroll and Spytek are introduced, but "continuity" might be the bigger word.

Ben Johnson was seen as the Raiders’ top head coaching target, and a major offer was expected. However, the quarterback position is different in Vegas than in Chicago. The former Lions OC ultimately chose to take the Bears’ gig, taking the most in-demand coaching candidate off the market and forcing the Raiders to pivot.

Pete Carroll and the Raiders have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to be the team's new head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.