With Pete Carroll now at the helm, the Las Vegas Raiders look to elevate their franchise amid a fierce AFC West coaching gauntlet.

We answer six burning questions on Carroll's return to coaching -- and Tom Brady's involvement. Plus, Ben Solak grades the hire.

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Pete Carroll to be the team’s head coach, according to reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero first reported the news. CNN has reached out to the Raiders for comment.