Pete Carroll will turn 74 in September when he embarks on his first season as head coach of the Raiders.

Since Bill Belichick doesn't regard PFT as a "good source for me," he won't be reading this. Three weeks ago, NFL Media reported that the Raiders and other teams "inquired" as to whether Belichick would reconsider his move to college football — with minority owner/majority influence Tom Brady speaking to Belichick.

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.