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Originally Posted by FuggenChris  How did Gruden screw the Raiders? By Al trading him? I'm not saying that he should be brought back, I was posing a hypothetical question. But Gruden only did what any coach would have done. Used what he knew about his opponent to his advantage. ANY coach would have done that. I mean, what was he supposed to do? Forget what he knew about the team? Al traded a coach. How often do you hear that happen? I'd be pissed too if I were Gruden. But, anyway..... |
I'm the biggest Gruden Fan of all, but from what I understand, Al called Gruden in the middle of the night and told him that he just got a huge trade offer from Tampa. Then asked Gruden if "HE" still really did want to leave. Gruden said yes. It was a mutual separation. Not just Al's fault.