Pete Carroll has been clear about his intention to win now with the Raiders. Since January, he has made moves like trading for veteran quarterback Geno Smith.

Las Vegas strolls into the bye with a 4-3 record after the first seven weeks of the campaign and ends 9-8 overall with two wins at the end of the year to not only bolster confidence, but show the team is building a foundation of what’s to come in following years.

In his return to the National Football League after a season away, Pete Carroll plans to do things the way he always has. The Las Vegas Raiders should develop into a better organization because of it.