A stunner here for sure, but with all that’s come out it explains the Raiders’ lack of effort against Chicago.
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A stunner here for sure, but with all that’s come out it explains the Raiders’ lack of effort against Chicago.
Source: Jon Gruden just informed his staff that he plans to resign as #Raiders coach.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 12, 2021
Jon Gruden spoke with #Raiders owner Mark Davis a short time ago to inform Davis of his decision. It's official. Gruden is out in Las Vegas. https://t.co/zkzkVryyfe
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 12, 2021
Jon Gruden’s resignation comes three days after the Wall Street Journal reported his email about DeMaurice Smith, and hours after the New York Times reported other emails including derogatory and offensive language, among other things. A swift and stunning fall. https://t.co/zkzkVryyfe
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 12, 2021
Breaking News: The NFL coach Jon Gruden used misogynistic and homophobic language for years, a review of his emails shows. He denounced the emergence of women referees, the drafting of a gay player and the tolerance of protests during the national anthem. https://t.co/F3QpqV9yZS
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 12, 2021
"In the emails, Gruden called … Roger Goodell, a “faggot” and a “clueless anti football pussy” and said that Goodell should not have pressured Jeff Fisher, then the coach of the Rams, to draft “queers,” a reference to Michael Sam, a gay player chosen by the team in 2014." https://t.co/2C3MfxqE5d
— 👁 🫶 🫵 (@cpatobrien) October 12, 2021
The Raiders’ interim HC Rich Bisaccia and their former HC Jon Gruden: pic.twitter.com/PLNJn7Z1ly
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2021
Jon Gruden statement: “I have resigned as Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. I love the Raiders and do not want to be a distraction. Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and fans of Raider Nation. I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt anyone.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 12, 2021
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