gruden seeking a new job???

[CadillacON24s]

take this for what its worth.. got it of the buc mesg board.


Gruden Sending Out Feelers




By IRA KAUFMAN The Tampa Tribune

Published: Nov 19, 2006

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IRVING, Texas - Get used to this dateline, Buc fans.

It could be Jon Gruden's mailing address next season.

While it's unlikely the Glazers will dismiss Gruden this winter, there's a growing likelihood Tampa Bay's fifth-year coach will seek employment elsewhere.

The Tribune has learned Gruden already is sending out feelers regarding potential job opportunities for 2007. One major stumbling block is his contract status, with Gruden signed through the 2008 season.

Given the annual turnover rate among NFL coaches, several clubs will be looking for a new leader within the next two months and Gruden still generates star power.

The Cowboys, who take on the unbeaten Colts today at Texas Stadium, could make a play for Gruden's services if Bill Parcells retires, as expected.

Although Tennessee's Jeff Fisher has been linked to Dallas, Gruden may have more appeal for a savvy marketer like Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

Although his regular-season record with the Bucs would fall to 37-37 with a loss to the Redskins today, Gruden has proven he can turn a good club into a champion.

He also would provide the Cowboys with the kind of celebrity clout Jones craves as much as a Vince Lombardi Trophy.

If Jones calls the Glazers in an effort to pry Gruden out of his contract, they'd have to listen. Wouldn't you?

Jones and the Glazers already have a good relationship and the ensuing compensation issues wouldn't be insurmountable.

"That's not implausible," one NFL source said of the Gruden-to-Dallas scenario. "Ten years ago, it couldn't happen. Now, it's not a crazy idea."

Gruden could depart Tampa the same way he arrived - through the back door.

The Dallas job would be attractive to Gruden, who doesn't appear to be the type of coach to put down roots with one franchise for 15 years.

Tony Romo is a young quarterback who fits the Gruden prototype and the prospect of working with Terrell Owens undoubtedly would excite Chucky, even though Owens can be as disruptive as Keyshawn Johnson.

Gruden likes great players, and he never thought Keyshawn was great.

Faced with the prospect of several more losing seasons in Tampa, Gruden naturally is starting to feel antsy.

If he stays, Gruden could be on the verge of losing his job a year from now, with four losing seasons in a five-year span on his resume.

Bolting to Dallas could be a win-win situation all the way around. Jones gets his man, while the Glazers accelerate the rebuilding process with a slew of draft picks.

When Herm Edwards left the Jets in January with two years remaining on his contract, it cost the Chiefs only a fourth-round choice.

Gruden would command considerably more compensation.

But after years with the Glazers, would Gruden want to work with a hand's-on owner so involved in personnel decisions?

Gruden didn't finesse his way out of Oakland in 2002 because he couldn't stand Al Davis. He engineered a trade because Davis doesn't like to pay his coaches top dollar.

That isn't an issue for Jones, who may decide to take the easy way out and simply hire Fisher, whose contract expires at the end of the season.

But if Gruden's camp keeps making overtures, Jones will be tempted to call the Glazers and check out the price of juice these days

[OG BAMM BAMM]

already posted

[BlackPearl34]

Its everywhere, ffmastermind and Kffl.

Id take him for AWAL's sake.

[Raiderboz]

http://www.raiderfans.net/forum/oakland-raiders-rumor-mill/87060-gruden-wants-out-tampa.html

[The Shocker]

i wish he would come back

[Hit n' Bleed]

AFTER WHAT aL DID TO HIM, HE WONT WANNA COMEBACK

[AirRaiders]

How about Randy Moss for Jon Gruden back?

[G-MoNeY]

cant we all just get over not having gruden here anymore? hes not coming back!

[ice4444]

There's no way he's coming back to Oakland. that bridge is burned.

Gruden has a big an ego as Davis. He still plays the same ultra conservative offense with off tackle plays and 1-3 yard passes. Defenses have adjusted and he hasn't.

Gruden could end up in Tennessee. Fisher is a lame duck coach and is fighting with ownership. He'd fit there.

[djh_raider]

They say a leopard does not change its spots and the same goes for Gruden.

Despite denials by some on here, this is exactly what he did when he was with the Raiders. Al did not just offload him. Gruden was actively seeking a way out, and Al helped him along and got compensated for it.

Gruden burnt his bridge at the Raiders. Al respects, and expects, loyalty and Gruden showed none of that (and still does not).

He wont be back at the Raiders, at least not while Al is around.

[madstork]

A little birdie told me that Gruden will be the coach at the University of Miami next year. Keep that in the back of your mind...