On Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to terms with Pete Carroll, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. He will be the team's sixth full-time head coach since owner Mark Davis took over for his late father, Al, as controlling owner.

At 73, Carroll will be the oldest head coaching hire in NFL history, topping Bruce Arians, who took over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' lead coaching job at 66 years old in 2019. He will also be the oldest active head coach in the league's history.

Considering Carroll's age, the Raiders sensibly added a fourth-year team option to the agreement, which allows them to pivot after a short-term runway under their new lead skipper.

What does the Raiders' deal with Carroll mean for their players, the AFC West and the NFL landscape? Let's go through a few of the biggest winners and losers in the aftermath of this hiring.

Winner: Raiders

Because of his age, Carroll will be a polarizing hire within the fanbase.

Remember, the Raiders pursued 38-year-old Ben Johnson, but he accepted the head coaching offer from the Chicago Bears. After that swing and miss, they shifted to Carroll, per The Athletic's Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed.

Nonetheless, Carroll's resume compares with that of the other head coaches in the AFC West: Andy Reid, Sean Payton, and Jim Harbaugh.

Carroll has won about 59 percent of his games, and his teams have had winning records in 13 out of 18 seasons.

Like Reid and Payton, Carroll has led a team to a Super Bowl title. The Raiders' new lead skipper is also distinguished; he's one of three coaches to win a college national championship and a Super Bowl.

Like Harbaugh, Carroll has a history of rebuilding teams, both on the collegiate level and in the pros.

Within a year of succeeding Paul Hackett, Carroll turned USC into a powerhouse program. In his first season with the Seahawks, he led a 7-9 squad to a division title and a playoff victory, and then several more playoff berths in the following decade.

Loser: Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh

In 2024, the Los Angeles Chargers swept their season series with the Raiders, outscoring them 56-30, but these AFC West matchups may have slimmer margins for the next few seasons.

Carroll and Harbaugh have a rivalry that dates back to their collegiate years, coaching USC and Stanford, respectively. Harbaugh's teams went 2-1 against Carroll's squads in those Pac-10 matchups.

In the NFL, though, Carroll has had the upper hand over Harbaugh (6-5), especially in their most recent battles.

Carroll and Harbaugh coached the Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, respectively, in must-watch NFC West clashes. Carroll's Seahawks beat Harbaugh's 49ers in the last three meetings.

Seattle beat San Francisco in the 2014 NFC Championship Game, then defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 48.

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.

Winner: QB Russell Wilson

In Seattle, Carroll's split from Russell Wilson had multiple layers. At the root of the divorce, the two sides felt they had outgrown one another.

"Wilson wanted out, believing coach Pete Carroll and the organization were holding him back," ESPN's Brady Henderson wrote. "And with their own misgivings about how his game was aging, the Seahawks lost faith in Wilson, just as he had lost faith in them."

However, recently, Wilson appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and said that he's kept in contact with Carroll.

According to The Athletic's Jeff Howe, Wilson could be a name to watch for the Raiders.

"With Pete Carroll taking over the Raiders, one name I've heard to watch at QB: Russell Wilson.

"They've mended fences, per source, and Wilson could be a stopgap while the Raiders develop a long-term answer," Howe posted on X.

This past season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wilson threw for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions with a 63.7 percent completion rate in 11 starts. He led Pittsburgh to the playoffs, but his passing production, along with the Steelers offense, tapered off at the end of the season.

Though if Wilson and Carroll have made amends, the 36-year-old signal-caller could be in line for another starting job in Las Vegas.

Losers: QBs Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew

Piggybacking off the speculation around a Carroll-Wilson reunion, Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew may not have a legitimate shot to compete for the starting quarterback job in the offseason.

Wilson's familiarity with Carroll could allow him to take the pole position in a quarterback competition. The Raiders could hire Shane Waldron, who's available, or poach Brian Schottenheimer away from the Dallas Cowboys if he misses out on a promotion to head coach. Waldron and Schottenheimer worked with Carroll and Wilson in Seattle.

If Carroll reunites with some of his former Seahawk offensive assistants, Wilson would be a more likely free-agent target for the Raiders.

That wouldn't be good news for O'Connell, who's far less experienced than Wilson, or Garnder Minshew, who struggled mightily (nine touchdown passes and 10 interceptions) before suffering a broken collarbone this past season.

Winner: Tom Brady

Last year, Tom Brady officially became a minority stakeholder in the Raiders. Davis told reporters that Brady would significantly influence the team's football decisions, and it's no secret that the Fox broadcast analyst made his presence felt in the general manager and head coaching searches.

The Raiders officially hired general manager John Spytek, who helped get Brady to sign with the Buccaneers in 2020. Now, they are bringing Carroll aboard to set a new direction for the franchise.

Brady has likely earned the trust of Raiders headquarters with his vision for the franchise.

According to the MMQB's Albert Breer, Ben Johnson only planned to meet with the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears about head coaching opportunities. Yet he added the Raiders to his interview list because of Brady.

Brady didn't lure Johnson to Las Vegas, but he gave the team a chance to land arguably the top head coaching candidate. He did rebound well, though, pairing Spytek and Carroll.

Because of his longstanding relationship with Spytek, Brady will likely maintain a prominent voice in the team's football operations.

Additionally, Brady closed the deal on the most accomplished head coach in the hiring cycle, who also has a track record of building strong cultures, which is what the Raiders need right now.

Brady gets a solid B grade for his influences on these key offseason hires.

Loser: Teams Interested in Trading for Maxx Crosby

General managers who hoped to pry edge-rusher Maxx Crosby away from the Raiders may find it more challenging to pull off a deal.

Crosby is keeping his options open regarding his future. He's mentioned his contract situation and a strong desire to play meaningful games late in the season.

While Carroll cannot promise Crosby that the Raiders will be a playoff team next year, he could ensure that the front office takes care of its star defensive player with a new deal that includes a substantial amount of guaranteed money.

The Raiders need a quarterback. They could use Crosby to acquire premium draft capital to move up for one, but the team may not believe that any of this year's prospects are worth such a drastic move.

Also, remember that Carroll is a head coach with a defensive background. Even if he doesn't call plays, the Raiders' new lead skipper may not want to go the Jon Gruden route and trade a star edge-rusher in a complete tear-down rebuild.

Contract and draft matters aside, Crosby could take a liking to Carroll's energetic vitality and defensive expertise.

Maurice Moton covers the NFL for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on Twitter @MoeMoton.