“This Is a Perfect Fit”: NFL Fans React as Jon Gruden Signs a Multi-Year Deal

Samnur Reza | 14/11/2024
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden walks onto the field before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

Former LV Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has found a job, but not with an NFL team. He has reportedly teamed up with the entertainment blogging website Barstool Sports, and for multiple years, no less.

It’s certainly unexpected for someone of Gruden’s caliber to join an entertainment team, especially since there have been rumors about him returning to an NFL franchise. Some have even claimed that he is coming to coach a team in 2026.

However, if you have followed Jon Gruden on his YouTube channel, you might already be aware that he makes entertaining, insightful videos about NFL games on a regular basis. He breaks down several games, discussing where each team has advantages and disadvantages. Fans are quite fond of this too — with the former HC already amassing 192,000 subscribers.

So, it’s understandable why Barstool Sports wanted someone like Gruden on board. And since the former head coach enjoys breaking down plays and games, when not coaching, it’s also clear why he chose to sign the multi-year deal.

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It’s not entirely clear what role Gruden will have with the entertainment blogging website. However, considering his expertise in breaking down plays and his experience as an analyst covering MNF for ESPN for about nine years, he might take on Barstool Sports’ NFL coverage.

Not surprisingly, fans were left in awe with this announcement. While this job doesn’t see Gruden on the sidelines of an NFL team, they are still very much pleased.

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Barstool Sports broke the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, with a brief yet entertaining video. It starts with one of the employees breaking down a football play, with the whole room silent, uninterested. That is, until Gruden walks in, and the entire atmosphere shifts.

Suddenly, everyone’s eyes are on him, eager to learn from the former coach’s breakdown. True to form, Gruden dives into his famous ‘Spider Y 2 Banana’ play, something that piques the room’s interest.

Without a doubt, great content is coming from the entertainment blogging website in the coming months.

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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