The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The team and Carroll agreed in principle on a three-year deal with a one-year team option,

If wisdom truly does come with age, then the Las Vegas Raiders are going to have the smartest head coach in the NFL in 2025. After a job search that spanned 17 days, the Raiders have hired Pete Carroll, who is now set to become the oldest coach in NFL history.

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