Former agent of ex-Raiders HC Jon Gruden says he was a victim of a hit job × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout NFL News It took a very bad toll on him - Jon Gruden s agent believes ex-Raiders coach was victim of elaborate hit job By LaDarius Brown Modified 10 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Former Las Vegas Raiders HC Jon Gruden Jon Gruden resigned from his position as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in October 2021 after it was reported that he had used a racial term towards NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith in an email back in 2011. The email was revealed as part of an unconnected workplace inquiry into then-Washington Football Team, now the Washington Commanders. In a recent interview with JoeBucsFan.com, the head coach’s agent, Bob Lamonte, said that the NFL put out a “hit job” on the former Las Vegas head coach. “It took a very bad toll on him. Jon will tell you he’s a boring guy. The guy watches films all day, that’s what he does. He’s basically a football junkie and you took it away from him. His family was destroyed, his wife’s answering questions, his son works for the team.” ProFootballTalk@ProFootballTalkJon Gruden's agent addresses alleged "hit job" on Gruden, hinting that his lawsuit against the NFL and Roger Goodell may delve into the 10-year-old emails of other prominent people in the league. wp.me/pbBqYq-ckpG50594Jon Gruden's agent addresses alleged "hit job" on Gruden, hinting that his lawsuit against the NFL and Roger Goodell may delve into the 10-year-old emails of other prominent people in the league. wp.me/pbBqYq-ckpG Lamonte also stated that Gruden is looking to become head coach once again: “I think Jon looks younger, happier, and better now. He’s an infinitely wealthy person and the irony of this lawsuit is that everyone says he’ll make a fortune. He doesn’t really need the money. All Jon Gruden wants is his life back — and he’s going to get it back.” Gruden started out his head coaching career with the then-Oakland Raiders for four seasons (1998–2001). In 2002, Oakland shipped the head coach in an unprecedented trade to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he spent seven seasons on the sidelines. Gruden led the Buccaneers to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history in the 2002 season, defeating his former team. The head coach was let go by Tampa Bay following the 2008 season after going 9-7. After a nine-year stint in broadcasting with ESPN, Gruden made his return to the Raiders in January 2018. Prior to his resignation in Week Five last season, he had a 22–31 record the second time around with the Raiders. Jeff Kerr@JeffKerrCBSJon Gruden (career as head coach)Raiders (7 seasons): 57-55Buccaneers (7 seasons): 57-5525262Jon Gruden (career as head coach)Raiders (7 seasons): 57-55Buccaneers (7 seasons): 57-55 https://t.co/hW8uf7EJHe His chances of coaching in the NFL again could be slim to none, given his lawsuit against the league. Jon Gruden s lawsuit versus the league Jon Gruden at a Oakland Raiders v Denver Broncos game Lamonte said that a couple of emails that Jon Gruden sent to former Washington executive Bruce Allen were divulged to the media. This was when everything else about the inquiry of Washington owner Daniel Snyder’s franchise was greatly veiled in secrecy. Lamonte stated: “This wasn’t good for anybody. That’s why he ended up suing the NFL and [Commissioner Roger] Goodell — because everyone knows it was wrong. You have 650,000 e-mails and his six were picked out . . . and he wasn’t even in the league. He prevailed in court and he will prevail again.” Gruden won in court on the initial question of whether the case will be required to go to arbitration. Without a doubt, the league will appeal that ruling for as long as humanly possible, postponing the case for months or even years. At some point, if the case stays in court, the name of the individual who leaked the email will be uncovered. Even though Gruden thinks that Goodell was the leaker, others feel it was Snyder. The universe of potential suspects is small, since not many people are privy to the information. Either way, we’ll see how long this lawsuit will last and if we get the chance to find the person responsible for the leaked email. If you use any of the above quotes, please credit Pro Football Talk and H/T Sportskeeda. Poll : Do you agree that Jon Gruden was a victim of a "hit job"? Yes No 91 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Akshay Saraswat × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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