New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll had an unexpected visitor during his introductory news conference on Monday.
While the former Seattle Seahawks head coach explained why he wants more support from the team's fans, someone shouted, "Raiders."
According to Nick Walters of KTNV-TV in Las Vegas, it was former Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, who played for Carroll for seven seasons in Seattle.
Someone yelled "RAIDERSSSSS" during Pete Carroll's press conference...
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) January 27, 2025
"Hey Mark, settle down a little bit" pic.twitter.com/EavKuYL0KX
Marshawn Lynch screamed RAIDERS when Pete Carroll said in his introductory presser that he wants to see more home team fans at Allegiant Stadium. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/8pX7xnB3uC
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) January 27, 2025
"There we go, and that's what I'm talking about right there," Carroll said. "Hey, Mark, settle down a little bit."
It's safe to assume the coach was referring to Raiders owner Mark Davis.
Lynch crashing Carroll's news conference showcases the 73-year-old's ability to bond with his players. This may help the Raiders solidify their future with edge-rusher Maxx Crosby.
The four-time Pro Bowler recently told The Athletic's Tashan Reed that his contract has no guaranteed money left and that he wants to renegotiate at some point. Carroll made it clear he wants Crosby to stay in Vegas.
"Maxx, in the back there, send the message man," Carroll said. "We're going to come find you guys and get this thing rolling as soon as possible."
Logan Reever of KLAS-TV in Las Vegas also spotted Crosby and Carroll chatting after the coach spoke with the media.
Carroll — a Super Bowl champion — still faces an uphill battle in Vegas. This season, the Raiders went 4-13, missing the playoffs for a third straight year. They also lack a viable starting quarterback. Vegas started QBs Gardner Minshew, Aidan O'Connell and Desmond Ridder.
While it's unclear if Carroll will solve these problems, at least Raiders fans can get a kick out of Lynch's surprise appearance.
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