HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A team doesn't hire a coach in his 70s with the expectation of rebuilding — and that certainly wasn't Pete Carroll's mindset when he took over the Raiders in January .

Las Vegas' moves since then to bring in veteran players, many coached by Carroll in Seattle , underscore the Raiders don't have the intention of taking a longer view.

The club's 2-6 start suggests maybe it should.

But with Tuesday's trade deadline staring the Raiders in the face, Carroll made it clear Monday he was thinking more short term than long. He was asked whether he would consider making a deal that might not pay off immediately but would be beneficial in the long run.

“It never comes to my mind at all,” Carroll said. "We’re trying to get better right now and see what we can get done.

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