Longtime Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is back in the NFL, but a return to contention is likely a ways away.

Raiders fans aren't the only ones optimistic about the Raiders making a big jump this season. ESPN is fully on board as well.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll opens up about building the team's culture and utilizing a "central theme."

The Raiders' receiving corps are pretty thin, in stark contrast to Smith's Seahawks days when he had D.K. Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett at his disposal. In Vegas, it's pretty much Jakobi Meyers and a bunch of unproven players at the position, which will make things difficult for Smith.

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in head coach Pete Carroll with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly to turn around their offense

After playing just one series against the Seahawks, Smith logged two possessions against the 49ers and played well. He completed 6-of-8 passes for 55 yards and led two scoring drives. He was accurate, displayed his ability to make throws into tight windows and showed he trusts his teammates to make contested grabs.

For the 49ers their health has become a greater concern than their preseason performance. They just need to make sure they have enough healthy bodies to keep their key starters out of harm's way. More than 20 players missed their preseason opener vs. the Denver Broncos with injuries, and that number could rise Saturday when they face the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders interior offensive lineman Dylan Parham is peaking at the right time after a strong showing in Week 2 of the preseason.

The Las Vegas Raiders host the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium with kickoff set for 4 p.m. ET on NFL Network, with multiple streaming options available.

I believe the Raiders already have the Offensive Rookie of the Year in Ashton Jeanty, a player who will get plenty of opportunities in his rookie season. He's gonna stuff the stat sheet, and there's a reason he's one of the leading candidates for the award before the season has even begun.