The Oakland Raiders have reportedly reached an agreement to make Jon Gruden their next head coach. Since the financial commitment and duration is said to be close to $100 million for 10 years, social media naturally had a lot to say about it.
Most shocking part about giving Jon Gruden $100 million? In terms of cash on hand by an ownership group the Raiders have among the least in the league. https://t.co/OOYlj3nMBE
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 5, 2018
According to @AdamSchefter, Jon Gruden's deal is likely to be worth $100M over 10 years. Matthew Stafford holds the record for most guaranteed money in a player's contract ($92M). pic.twitter.com/HXPQ1n1Wrq
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 5, 2018
The average NFL player’s career is just 3 years. Average salary for Oakland Raiders players for 2017-18 is $2.9 million. Yes, the players risking their bodies (and brains). Jon Gruden got 10 yrs, $100 million. Pays to be a coach $$
— Britt McHenry (@BrittMcHenry) January 5, 2018
How Jon Gruden pulling up to the Raiders facility pic.twitter.com/Shvgukuo4r
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) January 5, 2018
Jon Gruden’s making what?! pic.twitter.com/tjesZXMayg
— Daniel McCalister (@dmccalister_) January 5, 2018
Jon Gruden's Raiders contract: 10 years, $100 million 😳 (per @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/oxcdCv8CXP
— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 5, 2018
Raiders: “We’d like you to come coach the team.”
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) January 5, 2018
Jon Gruden: “I haven’t coached in 10 years, and I like it at ESPN.”
Raiders: “You said you wanted a 10 year contract? Works for us.”
Gruden: “No I said...”
Raiders: “How’s 100 Million dollars sound?”
Gruden: pic.twitter.com/ZchEiuzMEc
$100 millon from Mark Davis to Jon Gruden may be the largest ever monetary tranaction between two guys who cut there own hair pic.twitter.com/SNopOxMOYL
— PFTCommenter (@PFTCommenter) January 5, 2018
jon gruden calling ESPN to tell them he's quitting pic.twitter.com/0JQV6YKf9L
— harsh (@IamHarshDave) January 5, 2018
Gruden's reportedly expected to be introduced as the team's head coach in a news conference Tuesday.
