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The Oakland Raiders are set to bring aboard Jon Gruden as the next head coach, which has shifted the focus toward his relationship with Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr. There have already been questions concerning Carr’s ability to handle Gruden’s brash coaching style that could test his mental fortitude. With that in mind, former Raiders […]

Following the news of the expected hiring of Jon Gruden as the Oakland Raiders next head coach, the two side are working out the final details of the situation. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, the Raiders are looking to work out the largest contract in league history with the 54-year-old under a […]

The Oakland Raiders wasted little time in finding their next head coach with the hiring of Jon Gruden, according to Steve Corkran. Breaking: Jon Gruden will be introduced as the #Raiders head coach Tuesday, in a "splashy" news conference, I was informed by a team source. — Steve Corkran (@CorkOnTheNFL) January 5, 2018 Gruden had coached […]

This week, it has become a foregone conclusion that Jon Gruden will be the next head coach of the Oakland Raiders; it’s only a matter of time. However, there appears to be some real concern about how his relationship with Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr will work out given his aggressive coaching style, according to […]

Since the Oakland Raiders parted ways with Jack Del Rio, there is a growing belief that Jon Gruden will make his grand return to the franchise to become their next head coach. Within that discussion, there were reports stating that the Raiders offered him an ownership stake with the team as part of the deal […]

At this point, it seems inevitable that Jon Gruden will return to coaching in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders. All signs point to the reunion in Oakland with Gruden for the time in years not denying the rumors of a coaching comeback. Gruden made it seem as if it is only a matter of […]

Following the firing of Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio, it was immediately pushed forward the growing expectation that Jon Gruden will take over the helm. This has now leaked over to the players with former Pro Bowl linebacker NaVorro Bowman voicing much excitement toward the possibility, according to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas […]

According to various reports over the last few days, including from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jon Gruden will indeed be the next head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Before it’s finalized, however, there are still a number of procedures and questions that need to be worked out. Along with Gruden’s reported stake in Raiders ownership that […]

The Oakland Raiders wrapped a disappointing 2017 campaign with a crushing 30-10 loss to AFC West division rival Los Angeles Chargers. It didn’t take much time for the Raiders to make a major decision by parting ways with head coach Jack Del Rio, according to Albert Breer of SI.com. Raiders coach Jack Del Rio told […]

The Oakland Raiders seem to be pulling all the stops in their attempt to extricate Jon Gruden from the broadcast booth and put him on the sidelines coaching again. The Raiders still have Jack Del Rio handling the team, but according to a report from Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Oakland management is […]

Jon Gruden, who has his name attached to every job opening in the history of football at any level, says he can’t control what reports come to the surface. “I’ve got a job I’m trying to hang onto,” Gruden said Friday during a Tampa-area appearance, via Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com. “I love football, I love […]

Jon Gruden coaching rumors are arguably the worst. As written here before, I continue to question why NFL and college teams would want a coach who has been out of the active coaching ranks for so long so badly. I am the exception to the rule, apparently. People can’t get enough of this stuff. Oddly […]

Let’s preface talking about Jon Gruden with a personal take. Under almost zero circumstances does this Internet Scribbler believe Jon Gruden will return to coaching. Not when ESPN is paying a ton of money and with the personality not having coached football in forever. It makes almost no sense. And yet, here we are. Jon […]

When Jon Gruden isn’t busy being every unrealistic “hire” for college football fans dying for relevance, he talks about the National Football League. The former coach, now broadcaster, most recently had some interesting things to say about Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant. “Juju Smith-Schuster has played extremely well,” Gruden said on ESPN’s Mike and Mike. “And […]

Jon Gruden, man. End column! Fine. We kid, but did Jon Gruden ever get caught up in a moment during Monday Night Football. First, let’s watch the video: “ROLL TIDE” -Jon Gruden pic.twitter.com/uKBFkQ243V — The UMP (@UMPsports) October 10, 2017 Roll tide? That would be great if, you know, the player making the hit went […]

Jon Gruden remains a name that is linked to nearly every coaching vacancy on the planet. In this Internet Scribbler’s opinion, if he were not on Monday Night Football each week, these sorts of hyperbolic claims surrounding the coach would never even happen. Fame is often greater than fit or talent. Jon Gruden hasn’t coached […]

This summer just got more interesting for coaches, especially after the NBA released the schedules of all teams and making it known that they will start next season earlier than usual. While many may think that they will be hard-pressed to practice their sets in less time, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is […]

Well, the Jon Gruden to the Rams rumors were fun while they lasted. Last week, Los Angeles fired head coach Jeff Fisher despite giving him a contract extension that was just revealed. Immediately, speculation about who owner Stan Kroenke would pursue for the gig commenced. The biggest names thrown out there were Jim Harbaugh, Pete […]

Well, it finally happened. A day after tying the NFL record for most losses in a career, Jeff Fisher was fired by the Los Angeles Rams. The franchise officially clinched their fifth straight losing season under Fisher (and their 10th consecutive overall) in an embarrassing 42-14 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. It was less […]

Wade Phillips is one of most revered defensive coordinators in the NFL today, fueling the Broncos‘ Super Bowl run last season. But, that didn’t stop former NFL coach and current ESPN commentator Jon Gruden from passing along some advice. Phillips doesn’t always take himself too seriously, but he’s a proud man. He can take a […]