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Jon Gruden gave Antonio Brown permission to share private conversation

Antonio Brown posted an audio clip on social media last week from a private conversation he had with Jon Gruden, but apparently he did so after seeking permission from the Oakland Raiders coach. Alejandro Narciso, the man who produced the video clip …

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Antonio Brown could face legal, NFL trouble over Jon Gruden conversation?

Antonio Brown is ready to move on from the Oakland Raiders now that he has agreed to a deal with the New England Patriots, but he may have some legal issues to sort through from his brief time in the Bay Area. One of the last things Brown did before …

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Jon Gruden has muted reaction to Antonio Brown joining Patriots

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is sticking to the script after Antonio Brown signed with the New England Patriots. Brown landed with the Patriots mere hours after the Raiders granted him his release. Gruden, reached for comment by Jerry McDonald of …

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Jon Gruden: Raiders ‘exhausted everything’ with Antonio Brown

More than anyone else in the Oakland Raider organization, coach Jon Gruden badly wanted to make things work with Antonio Brown. On Saturday, though, even he could see that there was nothing left to do to make things work. Gruden admitted Saturday …

Antonio Brown posts YouTube video containing conversation with Jon Gruden

Antonio Brown posted a video on YouTube Friday night that contained audio from a phone conversation he had with Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. Brown posted the video to his YouTube account and a brief clip on Instagram. Brown’s video …

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Boof! Jon Gruden is a big fan of Le’Veon Bell’s blitz pickup

Jon Gruden is a big fan of Le’Veon Bell and his pass-blocking abilities. During the final episode of “Hard Knocks” featuring the Oakland Raiders, Gruden was visiting with his running backs and trying to show them about ideal blitz …

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‘Knock on wood if you’re with me’ – Jon Gruden’s ‘Hard Knocks’ catchphrase goes viral

Jon Gruden has been the breakout star of this season of “Hard Knocks” on HBO. The Oakland Raiders head coach has been delivering comical one-liners, tons of energy, and plenty of enthusiasm throughout the program. But the one thing that …

Jon Gruden’s son Jayson is an aspiring Muay Thai kickboxing fighter

One of Jon Gruden’s sons is continuing the family’s tradition of working in athletics, though he’s trying to make it in a different sport. Gruden has three sons — Jon II (aka “Deuce”), Michael, and Jayson. Deuce is …

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Jon Gruden defends Antonio Brown: ‘It’s not been a distraction’

Antonio Brown has made headlines for all the wrong reasons during his first offseason with the Oakland Raiders, but head coach Jon Gruden insists none of that has been a detriment to the team. Brown practiced on Tuesday amid his latest grievance …

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Jon Gruden: Antonio Brown finally wearing certified helmet, is ‘all-in’

Antonio Brown was present at practice with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, and head coach Jon Gruden seems confident that the star wide receiver is ready to put all the helmet drama in the rearview. Following the walkthrough, Gruden told reporters …

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Jon Gruden: Raiders ‘disappointed’ Antonio Brown unable to practice

Antonio Brown is dealing with some very nasty foot blisters that have prevented him from practicing much since arriving at Raiders camp. Brown has taken part in a few practices, but not the last two days as he tries to recover from the blister issue. …

Jon Gruden has ironic remark about not criticizing Derek Carr in the media

Jon Gruden wasted hardly any time in his first season back with the Oakland Raiders last year publicly criticizing Derek Carr for his poor play, but apparently the coach is planning to take a new approach in 2019. On Tuesday, a reporter asked Gruden …

Jon Gruden offers curious quote on Raiders’ running backs

Jon Gruden offered a somewhat head-scratching quote about the Oakland Raiders’ running back situation. Gruden spoke with the media on Friday ahead of the team’s rookie camp. He discussed the running back situation and made some odd …

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Jack Del Rio critical of Jon Gruden’s decision to trade Khalil Mack

Former Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio got an up-close look at the way Khalil Mack can impact a game, but he never really shared his opinion on the trade that sent the star pass-rusher to the Chicago Bears prior to last season. On Monday, Del …

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Report: Jon Gruden ‘all over’ Kyler Murray

The Oakland Raiders have a quarterback, but it’s starting to feel like they’d replace him with the NFL Draft’s hottest quarterback talent if given the chance. According to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, Raiders coach Jon …

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Raiders coach Jon Gruden reportedly ‘loves’ Kyler Murray

You could make the argument that none of the teams picking in the top five of the NFL Draft need a quarterback, yet it is starting to sound like there’s a legitimate chance two of them could want Kyler Murray. Many people believe Murray will …

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