Gruden's reportedly record-setting Raiders deal shocks Twitter
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 ^3 (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.
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