“In the NFL, though, Carroll has had the upper hand over Harbaugh (6-5), especially in their most recent battles,” Moton wrote. “Though the Chargers are coming off a year in which they clinched a playoff berth with an 11-6 record, Harbaugh probably isn't thrilled to see Carroll back in his conference and division.”

The 73-year-old former Seahawks coach is reportedly the front-runner for the Raiders job. Would he be a good fit in Las Vegas?

Pete Carroll, whose storied football career is rooted in Stockton, is headed back to an NFL sideline with the Raiders.