New assistant has ties to Chip Kelly
The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Pete Carroll as their new head coach. He built his new staff. He has hired Bob Bicknell as a senior offensive coach.
Let’s get to know Bicknell better:
Age:
55.
Last job:
He was the tight ends coach of the New England Patriots in 2024
Coaching experience:
Bicknell has been an NFL coach since 2007.
Coach’s son:
His father, Jack Bicknell, was the head coach at Boston College where Bob Bicknell played and began his coaching career.
Ties to Raiders’ staff:
Bicknell was the wide receivers coach for new Las Vegas offensive coordinator Chip Kelly all four of his NFL seasons as a head coach, three with the Philadelphia Eagles (2013-15) and the San Francisco 49ers (2016).
Why the Raiders would hire him:
Robertson is highly experienced as an NFL coach. Kelly clearly trusts him and is comfortable with working with Bicknell.