Raiders HC Pete Carroll Criticizes Daniel Carlson After Costly Miss
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll expressed his frustration following Daniel Carlson's crucial missed field goal against the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. The missed 48-yard attempt late in the fourth quarter would have tied the game, but instead added to the Raiders' defeat.
Known for his positive attitude, Carroll shed that demeanor postgame to deliver a direct message to his kicker. According to Silver & Black Sports Network’s Jesse Merrick, who shared Carroll’s comments on X, the coach said:
He wants to make every one of those. He’s gotta kick better for us.
This miss was Carlson’s fourth this season and second in just three games. Once viewed as one of the NFL’s elite kickers, his performance decline stands out. Currently, Carlson’s success rate is only 75 percent, ranking among the lowest in the league, with his recent misses costing the Raiders in close one-score losses.
Carroll’s frustration highlights the mounting pressure on a Raiders team that has dropped several winnable games this year, often due to missed field goals and critical special teams errors. For the Raiders' first-year head coach, who emphasizes accountability, this issue goes beyond a single kick.
Author's summary: Pete Carroll’s rare public criticism of Daniel Carlson underscores the kicker’s recent struggles, intensifying pressure on the Raiders’ special teams during a challenging season.
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