Is Pete Carroll capable of developing the Raiders' next QB?

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently tied for the third-worst record in the NFL at 2-9. Despite that, they are currently slated to own the No. 5 overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft. They possess the "worst" pick of the three 2-9 teams due to their strength of schedule tiebreaker.

The Raiders could end up picking higher than fifth overall. The team has been a full-blown disaster in recent weeks and there may not be another winnable game on the remaining schedule. Wherever the Raiders end up choosing, selecting a franchise quarterback to succeed Geno Smith is a strong possibility.

Alabama's Ty Simpson and Indiana's Fernando Mendoza are expected to be high picks. If Oregon quarterback Dante Moore also declares, the expectation is that three quarterbacks could be selected within the opening five-10 selections. The Raiders should have interest in drafting one of those quarterbacks.

If that's the direction the Raiders intend to take this offseason, GM John Spytek has to seriously consider whether or not Pete Carroll is the right head coach to develop that rookie quarterback. Developing a signal-caller is a multi-year project. The 74-year-old Carroll spearheaded the trade for the aging Smith at quarterback this offseason because he wanted the Raiders to compete right away. Patience and long-term vision was absent.

Carroll's inability to get the offensive coordinator position right should also be taken under consideration. The Raiders have already fired OC Chip Kelly, who Carroll made the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the NFL this past offseason. Quarterbacks coach Greg Olson is now serving as interim.

If the Raiders want to draft a quarterback, they should strongly consider firing Carroll this coming offseason. He's not the appropriate long-term candidate to develop a rookie signal-caller. Spytek will have to ensure he aligns the next coach with the rookie quarterback.

This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Is Pete Carroll capable of developing the Raiders' next QB?