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When the Oakland Raiders traded star linebacker Khalil Mack before the start of the 2018 campaign, Raiders fans were livid, questioning how Jon Gruden could possibly deal away the team’s best player. But, here we are, in March 2019, and the trade doesn’t look too bad. Not only did the Raiders nab a pair of […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden raised a lot of hairs in the Bay Area when he traded star linebacker Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears before the start of the 2018 campaign, but it was not an easy decision for Gruden. When asked about the trade of Mack, Gruden said that he cried for […]

The Oakland Raiders quickly became one of the most active teams from around the league this offseason en route to most notably acquiring All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Raiders — and specifically head coach Jon Gruden — not afraid to toy with the team’s roster, quarterback Derek Carr could […]

The Oakland Raiders currently have quarterback Derek Carr under center. However, head coach Jon Gruden has shown that he isn’t afraid to trade any player on his roster, which makes the Raiders one of the more interesting teams from around the league. Now, the Raiders are being linked to former Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock, […]

Nate Burleson says that the 2019 NFL season will be a ‘make-or-break’ for Oakland Raiders star quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders will be better than the 49ers in 2019. @nateburleson says 👍@PSchrags says 👎 pic.twitter.com/4NfTUadHWU — Good Morning Football (@gmfb) March 19, 2019 The Raiders lacked talent at the wide receiver position after trading away […]

The Oakland Raiders were rumored to be in the running for Antonio Brown. When the disgruntled receiver finally landed with the Silver and Black, one wondered if it was the end or beginning of more drama for the NFL’s ultimate diva. In all honesty, it could be a lot or a little of both. AB does […]

In a recent past life, Jon Gruden was perhaps known best for putting quarterback prospects through his personal ringer of film sessions and board work as ESPN cameras watched. “Gruden’s QB Camp” not only allowed the host to show off his extensive football knowledge and excitable persona, but also served as a means for the […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the week, and on Wednesday, Brown had his introductory press conference. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems thrilled that Brown is now on board, and he plans to use him in a number of different roles heading into […]

Jon Gruden, as expected, was all smiles during Antonio Brown’s introductory press conference with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday. Well, almost. In response to a question comparing Brown to former Raiders receiver Amari Cooper, the man who used to be known as “Chucky” couldn’t help but show his teeth. "I don't understand what your question […]

The Oakland Raiders made a splash with the acquisition of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. Head coach Jon Gruden was not shy about his reasoning for the trade. The deal for Brown has come with its fair share of mixed reviews. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Gruden feels the Raiders […]

The price for Antonio Brown wasn’t high. A third-round pick and fifth-round pick in exchange for one of the most consistently productive receivers in NFL history is certainly a price worth paying for the Oakland Raiders. Whether or not Brown will be happier wearing silver and black than he was during his final season with […]

The so-called “Antonio Brown sweepstakes” are officially over, and now, he’s gone from the Steel City to the O-Town as the newest member of the Oakland Raiders. After an absolutely exhausting couple of weeks, Brown made the announcement that he’s joining the Raiders, and according to a new report, the reason he went out west […]

There have been a lot of rumors connecting the Oakland Raiders to Antonio Brown and it appears that Jon Gruden has thought highly of him for a while. Brown has fallen out of graces with the Pittsburgh Steelers organization because of some of his antics, but before the Raiders played the Steelers last season, Gruden called […]

A pair of players who rose to stardom in Pittsburgh might reunite with the Oakland Raiders. The offensive weapons might also get one of the most exciting young quarterbacks distributing the ball to them. This trio, of course, is Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, and Kyler Murray. The Raiders and Jon Gruden might have some new […]

Jon Gruden’s first NFL season in over a decade didn’t exactly go as planned. The Oakland Raiders went just 4-12 in 2018, a depressing record that nevertheless fails to convey the organizational upheaval his return to the sideline prompted. Gruden traded superstar pass-rusher Khalil Mack and former top-five pick Amari Cooper during the season, both […]

The Oakland Raiders have said that they are committed to Derek Carr as their starting quarterback heading into next season, but Peter King of NBC Sports is reporting that Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is very interested in University of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray. There was some speculation earlier on the offseason that Oakland, which […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is clearly still in mourning over losing defensive star Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears and this is really the first time he’s spoken out about it. Gruden on Mack: "It's hard to replace a guy like that. It's sensitive. I'm still sensitive about it … I do know […]

One of the big questions for the Oakland Raiders this NFL offseason is who is the quarterback going forward, but it seems like that question has already been answered with head coach Jon Gruden saying again that Derek Carr is the quarterback of the franchise moving forward. “Yes. He’s our franchise quarterback. Let me make […]

The talk around the NFL has been about Kyler Murray and his height but Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden thinks all the talk is a little overhyped and isn’t much of a concern. Gruden said on Thursday morning that he doesn’t think that height is as big of a factor as it used to be. […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden did Mike Mayock a favor when he hired him as the team’s general manager, but that does not mean he is going to take it easy on him. Mayock says that Gruden is a stickler for punctuality, so much so that he considers you late even if you arrive […]

Jon Gruden isn’t exactly taking a unique approach to free agency. In an interview posted on his team’s website on Friday, the Oakland Raiders head coach and key personnel decision-maker said his team was hoping to acquire “blossoming young players” this offseason rather than veterans nearing the end of their playing days. “We’ve been doing […]

Former wide receiver Cliff Branch has announced that he will join Jon Gruden at the NFL combine, where he will help the Raiders scout receivers. According to NBC Sports, Branch said that Gruden extended the invitation to him, which he immediately accepted. Branch will join Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock to take a look […]

One might assume the Detroit Lions would relish the spotlight. Perpetually overlooked in the NFC North due to the presence of prestige franchises like the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, the Lions also fall victim to the inevitable effects of playing in flyover country. Nobody cared about the Kansas City Chiefs, for instance, despite […]

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan doesn’t like to lose, especially when it’s Jon Gruden on the opposite sideline. "I want to beat Gruden always." – @49ers' Kyle Shanahan 👀 (via @TomPelissero) 📺: @seniorbowl LIVE on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/RfOxgXklte — NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 26, 2019 The two coaches’ relationship goes back to 2004, when […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden could only look on and watch as the Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints watched their Super Bowl hopes slip out of their reach. Unfortunately, the Saints lost the game in a way many would consider unfair as the officials clearly missed a blatant pass interference call that […]

It remains to be seen as to where the Oakland Raiders will play their home games next season. With an eventual move to Las Vegas looming closer and closer each day, the Raiders are attempting to both retain one of the more loyal fan bases in sports while also trying to build an even larger […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is an old-school kind of coach; a lot of his philosophies on offense and defense are antiquated. That’s why his hiring choices and decisions involving the roster have been questioned and critiqued to no end. However, it seems that Gruden may be getting wiser after watching some quarterback film. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will have to wait a couple of weeks to formally hire their head coach, but they have already secured the services of their next offensive coordinator. According to Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden during his media availability at the Senior Bowl, Brian Callahan will be moving on from his position of […]

The Oakland Raiders entered the second Jon Gruden era before the start of the 2018 season. Not only that, but the Raiders made a wild 10-year, $100 million commitment to the NFL head coach, turned ESPN commentator, turned NFL head coach. However, things did not go as planned as the soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders. They […]

A week or so has passed since the Oakland Raiders announced former NFL Draft analyst Mike Mayock as their general manager. Recently, Mayock was asked by ESPN reporters about his relationship with his head coach Jon Gruden: “I’ve known Jon for 20 years, I know his brother Jay. I grew up as the son of a […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is clearly excited about getting the opportunity to work with Mike Mayock after he was announced as the team’s new general manager on Monday. Reported surfaced on Sunday that suggested that Mayock had become a strong candidate in Oakland’s GM search, and sure enough, the franchise made it official […]

During the course this past offseason, the Oakland Raiders made a slew of moves in hopes of pushing them forward toward the playoffs and even further than that. One of those key pieces was former Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson on a two-year, $14.2 million deal. However, Nelson hasn’t quite performed up to the […]

Throughout much of the 2018 campaign, Kansas City Chiefs second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken the league by storm with a break0ut year. This has largely led to him being considered the frontrunner to earn the MVP award behind his stellar play on the field. Ahead of the Week 17 matchup against Mahomes, Oakland Raiders […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden fired the team’s strength and conditioning coach Tom Shaw, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Per Schefter, Shaw, who was brought in by Gruden shortly after his hiring, was informed of his dismissal this week. Gruden’s decision to let go of Shaw comes quickly on the heels of the Raiders […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems to be pretty excited about working with newly-signed quarterback Nathan Peterman. It would be an understatement to say that Peterman has had an unsuccessful start to his NFL career, with the second-year quarterback posting just a 30.7 quarterback rating while a member of the Buffalo Bills this season. […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is already feeling the emotions when it comes to the team possibly playing its final game at Oakland Coliseum next Monday night. There are still a ton of unknowns when it comes to where the Raiders will play next season, and that figures to add plenty of interest to […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems pleased with the recent stretch of performances from quarterback Derek Carr, even if they haven’t resulted in a ton of victories. Carr managed to throw for 263 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 30-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he faced a ton of pressure in being […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is the latest person to join in on the trolling of Stephen A. Smith train after the ESPN analyst’s recent on-air miscues. Smith has been the subject of plenty of laughs since he failed to research his analysis for Thursday night’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los […]

Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper says that head coach Jon Gruden didn’t want to trade him away from the franchise. Cooper was sent to the Dallas Cowboys back in October for a first-round draft pick, and it’s certainly worked out in his favor. He’s racked up two games with 180 or more receiving […]