It looks like Rex Ryan isn't the only wild card candidate who could join this year's NFL coaching merry-go-round.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden resigned midway through the team's 2021 season after leaked emails revealed he used homophobic and misogynistic language, many of them. “We have done extensive research” on him.
“Look at Jon Gruden.” NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. Tuesday, while appearing on “Good Morning Football.”
“…I'm not saying for sure that Jon Gruden will be back, but there are multiple teams that are doing extensive homework on Jon Gruden's situation, him as a coach, him as a person. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Jon Gruden's name came up in an interview for a head coaching job.”
The buzz surrounding Gruden, 61, comes on the heels of his announced new career with Barstool Sports in November.
Gruden began his second stint with the Raiders in 2018 after serving as a commentator on “Monday Night Football.”
He coached for three and a half seasons in Oakland and Las Vegas before resigning from his coaching position following the email scandal.
Gruden was named the NFL commissioner in November 2021, accusing the NFL of “selectively leaking” past profane messages sent to former Washington President Bruce Allen amid an investigation into the team's workplace culture during the Daniel Snyder era. filed a lawsuit against Roger Goodell and the league.
Despite the fallout from his departure from the Raiders, Gruden isn't far from the league.
The Buccaneers' Super Bowl-winning coach worked with Tampa's NFC South rival Saints during the 2023 offseason, Pelissero added Tuesday. [Gruden] If he wanted the Saints offensive coordinator job last year, he could have taken it. ”
Clint Kubiak took the job in New Orleans instead.
New Orleans is one of three teams currently open in the league, along with the Bears and Jets.
The Jets will invite former Panthers and Commanders coach Ron Rivera to interview while Ryan, who coached the team from 2009 to 2014, has publicly lobbied for a second stint. .
Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel is one of the hottest names in this recruiting cycle, along with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
It is likely that more spots will become available after the regular season ends on January 5th.
