Should former Super Bowl winning coach Jon Gruden end up leaving the broadcast booth and returning to coaching, his most likely destinations would be Oakland or Atlanta, according to league sources, should those jobs open up. The Raiders made a serious approach to Gruden last year, according to sources, and owner Mark Davis remains highly enamored of him, and is still evaluating coach Dennis Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie.
Gruden coached previously in Oakland and retains strong ties there and landing him would be a major coup for the Raiders. A year ago, with Allen and McKenzie in their first years on the job, it would have been even more financially restrictive to sweep out a regime and usher in a new one, let alone a staff as highly compensated as Gruden's would be. That's lessened some, one year later, and several sources who know Gruden well believe he is more inclined now than ever to return to the sidelines after rebuffing repeated overtures in the past.
The Falcons would also be a situation that could appeal to Gruden. They have a quarterback and no shortage of offensive weapons in place. They have been a contender in recent years and if they do let go of coach Mike Smith, owner Arthur Blank is likely to seek a very high-profile replacement. Blank has quietly interviewed big-name coaches in the past for his openings but ended up going with more nondescript options. But sources said with him getting a new stadium built and with his fan base fickle in the past and his team falling well below expectations this season, everything would be aligned for him to seek a more proven commodity to try to get his franchise to a Super Bowl, should Smith be fired.
Money is no object to Blank, Atlanta is close to Gruden's Orlando home (especially via private jet), and Gruden already coached in the division previously. While most of the probably head coaching openings wouldn't make much sense for him, these two certainly would.
Atlanta is going to be a very attractive opening should Blank pull the trigger on Mike Smith. If Gruden has any desire to return to coaching, Atlanta would have to be tough to turn down given the talent they have.
Atlanta is going to be a very attractive opening should Blank pull the trigger on Mike Smith. If Gruden has any desire to return to coaching, Atlanta would have to be tough to turn down given the talent they have.
I don't want Gruden, most over-rated coach in the history of the NFL. Mike Zimmer to Dallas as the new HC with the promise of a defensive overhaul is the rumor I like.
I don't want Gruden, most over-rated coach in the history of the NFL. Mike Zimmer to Dallas as the new HC with the promise of a defensive overhaul is the rumor I like.
If Dallas wins the division, which I think will happen, I doubt Jerry makes a move.
Atlanta is going to be a very attractive opening should Blank pull the trigger on Mike Smith. If Gruden has any desire to return to coaching, Atlanta would have to be tough to turn down given the talent they have.
I could actually see Atlanta being a place Cowher would return to as well.
Now, according to NFL.com's Mike Silver, neither Philbin nor Ireland "are expected to survive this."
Apparently, Marino is willing to come back(again) in the organization in a role similar to what Elway is doing in Denver. I could see the owner Ross firing everyone if we miss the playoffs and then hire Marino and let him run the ship and bring in his own people.
Apparently, Marino is willing to come back(again) in the organization in a role similar to what Elway is doing in Denver. I could see the owner Ross firing everyone if we miss the playoffs and then hire Marino and let him run the ship and bring in his own people.
The whole fiasco just reeks professionalism and class, get what you deserve when you hire a Bill Parcells tool and bring in an idiot like Incognito.
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