Former Seattle Seahawks head coach and Super Bowl XLVIII champion Pete Carroll is generating some buzz through this NFL coaching cycle. He interviewed for the Chicago Bears' head coach opening on Thursday. He's expected to interview for the Las Vegas Raiders' vacancy early this week, as well.

The Las Vegas Raiders have taken a liking to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Perhaps the feeling is mutual.

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of many teams navigating the chaotic hiring cycle of a head coach. In this latest edition of the Las Vegas Raiders Insider podcast, our Hondo Carpenter and Attorney Jon Schopp discuss the hiring cycle and where the Silver and Black might be heading: Quarterback Aidan O'Connell Q: How important was it for you to be able to get back and finish these final three games of the season and leave the best of that stuff out there on the grass?