NFL statement: “The email from Jon Gruden denigrating DeMaurice Smith is appalling, abhorrent and wholly contrary to the NFL’s values. We condemn the statement and regret any harm that its publication may inflict on Mr. Smith or anyone else.” https://t.co/b9IUku9saH
Raiders owner Mark Davis arrived at the team’s facility a couple of hours ago and went to find Jon Gruden, per source. The two men met. And Gruden no longer will be the Raiders’ head coach.
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
My guess is that the NFL has something way worse that they aren’t releasing. Notice, these got progressively worse.
From just an implied racist-ish message to an explicit use of a word that is widely unacceptable as anti-gay.
They probably made a deal with him. Resign and we won’t release the rest.
Probably a lot of pressure from the others on these email chains to stop hanging them out to dry. [Reply]
I’m just thankful that smart phones and social media weren’t near as common when I was in high school. I can’t imagine having every dumb thing I said or did at 16 being captured online forever. Kids growing up today need to be extremely aware of that.
Granted, Gruden was a grown man and all with his issues. Also, he’s a Raider so fuck him. [Reply]
They just cut away from Monday Night Football with breaking news and I thought they were going to announce that someone died or something. Turns out it was just one of the most overrated coaches in history getting fired. :-) [Reply]
