Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie shared one of his memories of working alongside head coach Jon Gruden back when they were both in Green Bay.
Bryan Salmond, Ed Graney and Michael Gehlken discuss the Raiders introduction of Jon Gruden as their new head coach, including the unique atmosphere and how Gruden will work with Derek Carr.
Following a press conference to announce Jon Gruden as the Oakland Raiders head coach, former players discussed what it is that he’ll bring to the team and the fans.
The Oakland Raiders announced Jon Gruden as their head coach on Tuesday at the team headquarters in Alameda, Calif. Gruden previously coached the team from 1998-2001. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Following a news conference announcing Jon Gruden’s return as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, team owner Mark Davis said the Raiders’ edge will come from leadership and coaching.
Bryan Salmond and Ed Graney discuss the Raiders hiring of Jon Gruden as their new head coach.
Michael Gehlken talks about the Raiders decision to hire Jon Gruden as their new head coach.
The Raiders will reportedly introduce Jon Gruden as their next head coach on Tuesday. The news was first reported by Steve Corkran of RaidersSnakepit.com and confirmed by ESPN shortly thereafter. Gruden, who currently works as an ESPN analyst, previously served as the Raiders’ head coach from 1998 to 2001. Gruden will broadcast Saturday’s playoff game between the Titans and Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Gruden will replace Jack Del Rio, whom the Raiders dismissed on Dec. 31 following a 6-10 season.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over the potential hiring of Jon Gruden and the Raiders performance during the 2017 season.
The Raiders are reportedly pursuing ESPN analyst Jon Gruden to fill their vacant head coaching position. Gruden, 54, has not coached since the 2008 NFL season. “I don’t want to sit here and speculate. There is no news to report,” Gruden told ESPN on Saturday. The NFL Network reported that Davis plans to offer Gruden more than $10 million a year to coach the team with an stake in team ownership. Gruden has been connected with openings in recent years, including a lucrative offer from Indianapolis last season. Gruden was the Raiders head coach from 1998-2001, going 38-26 in four seasons. “I know (Gruden),” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said. “I’ve known him for a while. But the (Del Rio firing) is still pretty fresh.”