Pete Carroll having too much fun with Seahawks to think about retirement

At 71 years old, Pete Carroll is the oldest coach in the NFL, but retiring from his role leading the Seahawks appears to be the last thing on his mind. Carroll recently appeared on 'The Richard Sherman Podcast' and covered a range of topics with his former All-Pro cornerback. Among them was the subject of […]

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Aug 19, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll stands on the sideline during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

At 71 years old, Pete Carroll is the oldest coach in the NFL, but retiring from his role leading the Seahawks appears to be the last thing on his mind.

Carroll recently appeared on 'The Richard Sherman Podcast' and covered a range of topics with his former All-Pro cornerback.

Among them was the subject of retirement but, with the Seahawks seemingly back on the path towards contention with a young and revitalized roster, Carroll isn't having any thoughts of packing it in just yet.

Carroll told Sherman:

"I'm having the time of my life right now. This team we're building right now is as fun as any team we've ever had. Right now, I don't even care about that thought, like how long or whatever. I'm thrilled by the thought that this is Year 13 or 12 or 14, whatever the heck it is, that we've been here because to me it has never been about winning the one time. It's how long you can keep winning, how long you can keep going."

There's every reason for Carroll to be excited, the Seahawks unexpectedly made the playoffs last season, going 9-8 as quarterback Geno Smith enjoyed a Comeback Player of the Year season. The Seahawks were much better than anticipated in the wake of the Russell Wilson trade, and their quick transition has many tipping them to contend in the NFC after a strong offseason.

Seattle added Devon Witherspoon, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Zach Charbonnet with their first three picks of a strong draft class that should improve both sides of the ball.

It will be intriguing to see if a hugely talented team can narrow the gap to the Eagles and the 49ers, who were the clear class of the NFC last year.

But Carroll's comments indicate that any decision on retirement will not be based on his team's ability to win a Super Bowl. He wants a team that can consistently compete and it sounds as if he'll remain on the sideline for some time so long as he has a Seahawks roster capable of doing so.

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