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Pete Carroll Open to New Coaching Opportunities Amid Controversy Over Seahawks Departure

Former Seahawks coach criticizes 'non-football people' in management, leaves legacy as winningest coach in franchise history.

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RENTON, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 10: Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll pauses as he speaks at the Seattle Seahawks press conference at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on January 10, 2024 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Pete Carroll, former head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, has been linked to six remaining NFL coaching vacancies, with the shortest odds being with the Carolina Panthers.
  • Carroll has expressed his willingness and energy to continue coaching despite his age of 72.
  • Carroll's departure from the Seahawks was marked by controversy, with the coach stating that his dismissal was decided by 'non-football people'.
  • He has criticized the Seahawks' management for their lack of football expertise and their reliance on 'media opinions'.
  • Despite the controversy, Carroll leaves a significant legacy at the Seahawks, including a Super Bowl title and the status of being the winningest coach in franchise history.