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RS12
11-08-2012, 01:49 PM
It’s been rumored for years that, if/when Eagles coach Andy Reid no longer is coaching the Eagles, former Eagles offensive coordinator Jon Gruden could be lured back to town.

Now, Howard Eskin of WIP and FOX 29 reports that Gruden could be the next coach of the Eagles.

The move, obviously, hinges on the Eagles firing Reid. And on Gruden being interested.

Gruden has made it clear from time to time that he’ll coach again, even as ESPN has tried to make staying in the broadcast booth more and more attractive to the man who led the Bucs to a Super Bowl win a decade ago.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/08/report-jon-gruden-could-be-headed-to-philly/
17yearsandcounting
11-08-2012, 01:51 PM
Anyone but Payton and I dont care.
a_minimalist
11-08-2012, 01:57 PM
That would suck. Gruden is by far the most entertaining commentator out there. I love listening to him call games.
JackWagon
11-08-2012, 02:16 PM
Thats great for the Eagles. Wonder if Gruden can get anything outta Vick except turnovers?
Jenky
11-08-2012, 02:33 PM
Why lord,why?
hsfolk
11-08-2012, 02:37 PM
Thats great for the Eagles. Wonder if Gruden can get anything outta Vick except turnovers?

If Gruden goes to Philly, then Vick probably won't be his QB
ninja
11-08-2012, 02:53 PM
If Gruden goes to Philly, then Vick probably won't be his QB

No matter who is coaching the Eagles next year, chances are Vick won't be in Philly unless he agrees to a massive restructuring of his contract which most likely would result in a large pay cut. No way the Eagles are paying Vick $16M+. And I doubt if Vick would take a pay cut to stay in Philly, not with that city and the horrible OL they have. Vick is as good as gone from Philly.

I doubt if CB Namdi will be there too. He is due $16-17M next year.
Seven
11-08-2012, 03:03 PM
The move, obviously, hinges on the Eagles firing Reid. And on Gruden being interested.



Obviously.


Really? And this is a report?
JackWagon
11-08-2012, 03:14 PM
i didnt realize gruden was ever affiliated with Philadelphia. I first heard of him in Oakland. *shrug*
erod
11-08-2012, 03:19 PM
He was having a field day with Philly on Monday night. He was trashing the offensive line and Vick all night long.

I really like the guy and don't want him going there.
Joe Realist
11-08-2012, 03:43 PM
If Gruden goes to Philly, he might get them over the top, like Dungy in Tampa.
MonsterD
11-08-2012, 04:07 PM
i didnt realize gruden was ever affiliated with Philadelphia. I first heard of him in Oakland. *shrug*

I thought he was a coach for Holmgren in Green Bay, maybe I am wrong though.
Risen Star
11-08-2012, 05:25 PM
I don't believe it. I think he's too tight with Andy Reid to take that job. He'd have other options if he wanted to coach next year. You could see as many as 12 openings at the end of the season. Might as well take one that isn't stepping into your buddy's shoes and with a better QB situation.
Joe Realist
11-08-2012, 05:39 PM
Gruden was OC for them for 2 years I think back in the Ricky Watters days.
Plankton
11-08-2012, 05:51 PM
I thought he was a coach for Holmgren in Green Bay, maybe I am wrong though.

Gruden started as a coach in San Francisco, working under Holmgren on the offensive side. He then followed Holmgren to Green Bay, and then went with Ray Rhodes to Philadelphia as the offensive coordinator. From there, he was hired by Al Davis.
CoCo
11-08-2012, 06:32 PM
Obviously.


Really? And this is a report?

My thoughts exactly.
supercowboy8
11-08-2012, 09:55 PM
Haslem will pay more so Gruden is going to the Browns or the vols
BraveHeartFan
11-09-2012, 12:38 AM
I just don't see him taking that mess in Philly.
Shunpike
11-09-2012, 06:28 AM
I just don't see him taking that mess in Philly.

Philly has a good team on paper.

If Gruden picks right personnel, he might turn things around over there. I hope it doesn't happen. After Reid, I don't want to see Eagles for a while. Those guys compete for the division for the last 10 something years uninterrupted. I want to see them at the bottom of the division for a few years.
SkinsFan28
11-09-2012, 06:48 AM
That would suck. Gruden is by far the most entertaining commentator out there. I love listening to him call games.
and no more Gruden qb camps. One of the most entertaining parts of the off-season.
Joe Realist
11-09-2012, 08:52 AM
that Gruden is definitely coming back to coaching. One of his requirements is that the team have a QB. He is a fan of Foles and said he reminds him of Brad Johnson and quote, " we won a Super Bowl with Brad Johnson "
BAZ
11-09-2012, 09:07 AM
Seems perfectly legit.
Rack Bauer
11-09-2012, 09:08 AM
If Gruden goes to Philly, he might get them over the top, like Dungy in Tampa.

So if you're right Philly will continue to not win a superbowl (cuz dungy didn't win one on Tampa)?

I'm ok with that.


Philly has a good team on paper..

But no QB. Unless Foles eventually becomes the guy.