Pete Carroll spoke to former Michigan and current Louisville defensive coordinator Ron English last month, but said it was to help secondary coach Demetrice Martin find a job. But sources said that a potential job was also discussed if Raiders coach Lane Kiffin fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, which we discussed last week.
USC defensive coordinator Nick Holt was believed to be a possible candidate but the Raiders announced that Ryan would return. Whether or not English would become defensive coordinator is something we’ll never know, but it’s an intriguing choice.