Jon Gruden Is Just Passing Time On MNF

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Published: May 20, 2009

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... up film, and analyzing game plans.

Many would debate his diplomacy skills, but there is no doubt he knows how to deal with the big egos of overpaid professional athletes.  His very nature demands that he be in the thick of the action—in command of a football team and telling his players exactly what he thinks.

Gruden's a guy that has spent his entire life focused on being competitive.  That's why the cushy job of being a broadcast announcer makes no sense.

He’s done a fair job as an analyst so far because he’s so knowledgeable about the game and has some political savvy in knowing what to say and how to say it publicly.

As a locker room voice, he is much different of course.

How long can he expect to keep his burning desire to coach again disguised by a suit and tie with a television embroidered logo?

Anyone can do that job, as proven by the nobodies they serve up on ESPN and the stuttering fools on th...

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