Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll has retained defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the move.

Raiders new head coach Pete Carroll said he wants to retain some current staff in Las Vegas. That plan should start with DC Patrick Graham.

Since Bill Belichick doesn't regard PFT as a "good source for me," he won't be reading this. Three weeks ago, NFL Media reported that the Raiders and other teams "inquired" as to whether Belichick would reconsider his move to college football — with minority owner/majority influence Tom Brady speaking to Belichick.