If the Bucs where in salary cap hell then how in the hell did they afford to give Charlie Gardner $5-million (remember he was coming off an injury and never ended up playing but the contract was guaranteed). How did he afford to offer $4-million dollar contracts to washed up 35-year old offensive linemen? He afforded those by cutting Lynch and letting Sapp go. Lynch went on to I believe 4 more pro-bowls while Sapp even had 10 sack season playing out of position in Oakland. Gruden was an awful coach for the Bucs — they were simply ready to win that year. If Spurrier had been hired as long as he kept Kiffin running that defense he would have won a Super Bowl. Gruden turned what should have been a dynasty into a one and done. I would never want that guy to touch my team, he’s supposed to be an offense coach yet the Bucs were near the bottom of the NFL in offense most of the years he lead them, the defense always carried the team and Gruden got rid of anyone that stole his limelight (goodbye Keyshawn). I hate Gruden for what he did to the team, he’s a true parasite.

If I was a player I would avoid Tenn if this is the case. How can I feel good about my coach marketing me to NFL teams if he owns part of one of them.

Kind of like how the Fins had an advantage with drafting Tannehill by having Sherman on the payroll.

Seriously though, this would effectively end his NFL Coaching Career (outside of Cleveland). You obviously can’t have a stake of one team and coach another unless his intention is to eventually coach the Browns. Even then, if you are part owner of a Team there may be a big conflict of interest to also coaching them… hard to fire a part owner.

There are some potentially pretty attractive jobs out there. Philly, Jets (maybe), Oregon (Nike $$$) if Kelly leaves, or even USC (but I don’t think Lane gets canned). The Vols job could be a good one, but the SEC is jammed right now and would be an uphill battle from Day 1.

Gruden to Philly seems like the best fit, imo. Not sure any coach can win in Cleveland.

There were also several players that Gruden brought in after Dungy left, therefore it WAS NOT Dungy’s team that won the Super Bowl….. If you compare Dungy’s final roster and Jon’s first roster, you might see that, as opposed to parroting the local papers that get almost anything team related WRONG!!

Gruden did suck at personnel evaluation and couldn’t draft worth a crap, but my god man…… Learn the facts about the team before you attempt to share on a blog!

Guys, Jimmy’s pulling the strings to get Gruden to Knoxville and he’s also working to get Saban to Cleveland.
In the end, both coaches get what they want (Saban, complete control in the NFL and another chance at the biggest challange; Gruden, complete control of a storied SEC program, essentially what Saban already has) and both will be compensated quite well

No, sorry. I don’t buy that. If saban were to get full control, Joe Banner would have no role with the Browns, and he’s already there.

However, the truth is that UT has been completely, totally irrelevant for more than 10 years. Stories like this show how desparate they are to being relevant again. But it’s going to be 5 years at the absolute minimum before they are even the most relevant team in their state. The longer Franklin stays at Vandy, the further into the future that return to relevance is pushed.

Sooo, let me get this straight. The owner of the Browns, wants Jon Gruden to coach a team..other than the Browns?

Awesome!

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If it gets Chucky out of the broadcast booth, I’m all for it. So tired of hearing how every guy on the field is the best ever at whatever.

Coach the Browns on Sunday.

Keep his current gig on Monday Night.

What does he do the rest of the week, though?

HIRE HIM TO COACH THE BROWNS!!!!!

They were in salary cap hell which led to the purging of veterans. This is the reason Parcells passed on the job. You as a Buc fan should know that.

Without Gruden Gannon, and that team, never make it to the big game. Even the most die hard Raider fans I know (living in the Bay Area) admit to that.

Gruden might not be the best GM but in the right situation he can definitely be a great coach.

no chance he would ever go near coaching the browns that would destroy his career!!