Rich Gannon has backed out of taking a role as Jon Gruden’s quarterbacks coach with the Oakland Raiders.
Gannon told 95.7 The Game that he changed his mind about taking the position Tuesday, feeling that he couldn’t offer Gruden the commitment required to take up the position.
Rich Gannon just told @957thegame that he won't be Raiders QB coach "I came to my senses" on flight to Oakland Tuesday. Couldn't/didn't want to match Gruden's intensity and time commitment the position requires
— Scott Bair (@BairNBCS) January 10, 2018
Gannon had been the one openly talking about taking the position in the lead-up to Gruden’s hiring. Ultimately, there’s a big difference between the idea of handling the job and then being confronted with the possibility to actually take it. Gannon ultimately chose to sit this one out.
