Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero
Source: Jon Gruden just informed his staff that he plans to resign as #Raiders coach.
Jesus.
This team is ####ed. Really sad. I hope like hell, mark davis doesn’t have to pay this dork anymore money.
Have y’all seen the NYT stuff about Gruden calling goodell a bunch of names, and saying that the NFL forced the rams to sign the “######” Michael Sam?
i hate to be right, but DAMN IT! I KNEW this guy was a clown.
In gus Bradley we trust
Raiders coach Jon Gruden informed the team of his resignation Monday night.
Three days ago, the Wall Street Journal reported Gruden sent an email that used a racist trope to describe NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith back in 2011. In a separate investigation into the Washington franchise, more than 6,000 emails were reviewed, and they revealed a plethora of homophobic, misogynistic, and downright offensive language from Gruden. There was no clearing this latest hurdle after Gruden took the last few days trying to save face, saying there "isn't a racist bone in my body." That proved to be a flat-out lie. Not only is Gruden racist, he slammed gays, women in the NFL, and commissioner Roger Goodell across many years when he was working for ESPN and sending emails to ex-Washington team president and GM Bruce Allen. Gruden will never coach again after completing less than 3.5 years of his 10-year, $100 million contract.
- NBC SportsEDGE
I think they came to light during the Washington investigation.Not defending him, but what prompted them to review the old emails?
I assume this year is toast but consider it a reset with potentially a far better coach. Getting stuck with that guy for another 5 years would be terrible for the Raiders.Jesus.
This team is ####ed. Really sad. I hope like hell, mark davis doesn’t have to pay this dork anymore money.
Have y’all seen the NYT stuff about Gruden calling goodell a bunch of names, and saying that the NFL forced the rams to sign the “######” Michael Sam?
i hate to be right, but DAMN IT! I KNEW this guy was a clown.
In gus Bradley we trust
It was an investigation in to the WFT franchise and their "culture" over the last decade.Not defending him, but what prompted them to review the old emails?
I’m unsure. It seems that they were “part” of the investigation into the WFT sexual misconduct case.Not defending him, but what prompted them to review the old emails?
God I hope soI assume resigning means forfeiting the rest of your salary, right?
Waller is the most talented player on offense. He may not duplicate last years numbers but he should still be a top 3 TE. Who else is Carr targeting?So does Gus Bradley become HC? He's seemingly the most likely candidate as he has prior experience, and got a team to the AFC championship.
Fantasy wise, I'm a little worried about Waller. He's gruden's ace, and gets plays designed for him.He might be more of a mid tier TE1, than an elite guy. I could see this being a positive for ruggs. Carr/Jacobs probably stay the same.
I would think Bradley or Marinelli as they have the HC experience but I don't think Marinelli wants anything more than to be a position coach at this stage. The question would be who steps up to be DC.So does Gus Bradley become HC? He's seemingly the most likely candidate as he has prior experience, and got a team to the AFC championship.
Fantasy wise, I'm a little worried about Waller. He's gruden's ace, and gets plays designed for him.He might be more of a mid tier TE1, than an elite guy. I could see this being a positive for ruggs. Carr/Jacobs probably stay the same.
I hear ya 41 years... I've about had enough of this ###### organization and its drama.fn raiders, every year we have some bull#### drama. maybe the Raiders needed to move on from Gruden but not going into the 6th game of the season. it might be time to quit being a fan of this franchise after 39 years ( I don’t remember what i liked when i was 6 years old)
Ruggs, renfrow, and Edwards are all much more involved than a year ago. I could see ruggs in particular getting more work.Waller is the most talented player on offense. He may not duplicate last years numbers but he should still be a top 3 TE. Who else is Carr targeting?
Preach brother, preach!This is a great day for Raider fans and a chance for this team to be good again in a couple of years. Let’s not forget that the Gruden disaster started by genius Gruden getting rid of Mack and Cooper and wasting too many early draft picks. if Mayock had anything to do with those wasted picks, show him the door too. It’s time for this team to be led by competent picks.
2022 is looking up.
and that’s why i try to not go into the political forum after drinkingRepeat after me "I will never, ever put something into the internet be it email, text, post, anything that I wouldn't want to see on the front page of the New York Times"
Rule #1 of the internet.
Seems like Renfrow is getting about the same amount of targets. Agholor is gone and Ruggs is trying to fill that role. His 3 catches a week are not concerning and he is getting targeted more than Edwards.Ruggs, renfrow, and Edwards are all much more involved than a year ago. I could see ruggs in particular getting more work.
I would like to see Ruggs consistently get 7-8 targets/game. Good things happen when you throw to this kid.Seems like Renfrow is getting about the same amount of targets. Agholor is gone and Ruggs is trying to fill that role. His 3 catches a week are not concerning and he is getting targeted more than Edwards.
Been a fan for about the same time period and this doesn't faze me. Not a gruden fan, I'm a Raider fan. Next man up.fn raiders, every year we have some bull#### drama. maybe the Raiders needed to move on from Gruden but not going into the 6th game of the season. it might be time to quit being a fan of this franchise after 39 years ( I don’t remember what i liked when i was 6 years old)
As a Raider fan I was disappointed they were not in position to hire Staley last year.I think, as others have already mentioned, this helps the raiders long term. As a charger fan I know I was happy to see them give gruden that 10 year deal.
There are still several good candidates out there. Sounds like the raiders are avoiding the pitfall of moving Bradley up at least.As a Raider fan I was so disappointed they were not in position to hire Staley last year.
I think Daboll is worth a look. He was one of a few I was hoping the chargers would hire.Bieniemy!!!
His staying in Buffalo was one of the reasons I ranked Allen as my #1 magic football QB this off-season.I think Daboll is worth a look. He was one of a few I was hoping the chargers would hire.
Yea, I forgot that he was Assistant HC so that does make sense plus it keep Bradley working with the D instead of moving that around too. Likely the succession plan was already in place with him moving up as the AHC.Bisacchia interim HC
44 years for me, since beating the Vikings in 77. Would love to give them up and just root for my fantasy football players but they keep sucking me back in.I hear ya 41 years... I've about had enough of this ###### organization and its drama.
Unfortunately, most of the blame falls on Mark Davis, and he's still there.
Bisacchia feels like a retread imo, he was part of Gruden's TB staff ('02-'08) but I don't fault him or the team for that.The good:
Everyone's auditioning for their jobs next year - everyone. Should be plenty of motivation.
The ST coach is taking over - that sounds like a good thing if only because it's not a retread failed HC. I'm a fan of the HC coaching the game and the coaches, not being an OC or DC or having big individual duties during a game.
There's still time to salvage 2021. Lots of people would love to rise from Gruden's ashes and accomplish something - careers get made that way.
The bad:
We're clowns for another season.
The better:
We were already clowns, but this gives us the chance to wipe that clean. It was always going to take something like this to get out from under Gruden with that harbinger of a contract clownboy gave him.
I've always like Mayock's talent evaluation and now we'll see if Gruden was an anchor in the draft room or not. This team has a core of talent so if we can shore up a few positions of depth we can compete pretty quickly. This has to be one of the "better" jobs out there - Carr at QB, an owner you know doesn't mettle, and a roster that's not Jacksonville level depleted. Heck we're possible playoff candidates if we can figure out the OL.
https://www.nfl.com/news/rich-bisaccia-expected-to-be-named-raiders-interim-head-coach
Rich Bisaccia has been named the interim coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced Monday night.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Bisaccia was expected to take on the interim role shortly before the Raiders made it official.
Bisaccia has been on the staff as the Raiders assistant head coach/special teams coordinator for the last four seasons.
Bisaccia, 61, is currently in his 20th season as an NFL special teams coach. His coaching NFL career began in 2002 with the Buccaneers under Gruden and his stay in Tampa Bay lasted until 2010. Bisaccia coached with the San Diego Chargers (2011-2012) and Dallas Cowboys (2013-2017) before landing with the Raiders in 2018.
A native of Yonkers, New York, Bisaccia spent 19 seasons as a college coach from 1983 to 2001. He was a four-year starter as a defensive back at Yankton College in South Dakota from 1979-1982.
Bisaccia takes over a 3-2 Raiders team that has lost its last two games. Las Vegas goes on the road in Week 6 to take on the Denver Broncos (3-2) this Sunday.