Patrick Graham praises Pete Carroll as a master teacher and valuable mentor, highlighting the positive impact of working with his experienced coaching style and emphasizing the importance of effort and relationships in the Raiders' team development.
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a 34-19 defeat against the Miami Dolphins, highlighting issues on both sides of the ball. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers was a standout performer, setting an NFL rookie record with 13 catches for 126 yards. However, the Raiders' defense, led by Patrick Graham, struggled significantly, allowing Miami to convert key plays and score easily. The Raiders' run game remained ineffective, and injuries further depleted their defensive backfield. Despite the loss, the Raiders are positioned for a top 5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Seahawks are conducting second round interviews for their head coaching position, having interviewed Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on Tuesday and set to interview Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Wednesday. Additional interviews are scheduled with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, and Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero later in the week. No word on second interviews for Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith, Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
The Los Angeles Chargers have requested permission to interview Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their head coaching position, amid interest from other teams such as the Raiders, Washington, Tennessee, Carolina, and Atlanta. If Graham leaves, the Raiders will receive third-round comp draft picks in 2024 and 2025. The future of the Raiders' defensive coaching staff will depend on the hiring of their new head coach, with potential candidates including current staff members or consultant Marvin Lewis.
The Chargers have requested interviews with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their head coaching job after firing head coach Brandon Staley and General Manager Tom Telesco. Quinn has been a popular candidate in previous coaching cycles, while Graham's current employer, the Raiders, is also looking for a permanent head coach.
Chandler Jones, veteran linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders, expressed his desire to no longer play for the team in a series of social media posts, citing his dissatisfaction with head coach Josh McDaniels. Jones, who signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Raiders in 2022, expressed a preference for Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham as the head coach. The strained relationship between Jones and McDaniels, who previously worked together with the New England Patriots, could potentially become a distraction for the Raiders as they prepare for their Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos.