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Quesadilla Joe · 11-08-2012, 09:07 AM

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WalterFootball.com has learned from sources that former Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden is eyeing a return to coaching. Sources around him have shared that he is looking into different assistant coaches around the league and seeing what their potential availability will be after the 2012 season.

One coach that Gruden is said to be interested in is fired Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Juan Castillo. The long-time Eagles assistant was on the same staff with Gruden in Philadelphia under former head coach Ray Rhodes. Castillo was an offensive assistant and tight ends coach while Gruden was the offensive coordinator. Following Gruden's departure for Oakland, Castillo remained to work under Andy Reid as a tight ends coach, offensive line coach and defensive coordinator. Reid and Gruden have also coached together, and Castillo carries a significant endorsement from Reid.

Other coaches whom Gruden could be interested include former special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia. If the Chargers fire Norv Turner and his staff, Bisaccia could potentially land with Gruden. The two had a close relationship in Tampa Bay (2002-2008), and Bisaccia was always extremely loyal to Gruden.

Gruden last coached in 2008 with the Buccaneers. He is 95-81 in his career as a head coach with a 5-4 record in the postseason. Gruden led Tampa Bay to its lone championship in Super Bowl XXVII. Since getting fired by the Bucs, Gruden has stayed active, learning different offenses and defenses in pro and college football. He spent time with Chip Kelly learning Oregon's spread attack, so if Gruden returns to the NFL, he could feature a new and unique offense.

Sources have said that Gruden's return to coaching is dependent on it being a perfect situation. He isn't interested in smaller-market teams like those he has coached at previously. Gruden wants a big-market team with good ownership and some talent on the roster. Thus, teams like Dallas, Philadelphia and the New York Jets could be potential landing spots if they make a change.

Sources have said if Gruden doesn't love the opportunity, he's perfectly happy to continue his work with ESPN on Monday Night Football. However, they indicated that this year has been different than the past few, and Gruden has more motivation to return to coaching in 2013.

Titty Meat · 11-08-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Remember when we hated spread QBs?

Have we had any guys who never lined up under center in college succeed yet?

CLX · 11-08-2012, 07:12 PM

Where is Hank Stram when you are looking for retreads?

An objective view might be that even where Stram is currently he just might be a better HC coach than what we have.

Al Bundy · 11-08-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

Not sure if you're talking to me or not...but it would be an improvement over what we have. Wasn't Rodgers picked late in the draft?

In the 20's.. but Gruden told him he would draft him if he was still there at 5.

Titty Meat · 11-08-2012, 07:13 PM

How much input did Gruden have in the Bucs draft? Most of those were putrid.

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 11-08-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

In the 20's.. but Gruden told him he would draft him if he was still there at 5.

I'd still take Gruden.

R8RFAN · 11-08-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Gunther was that way in KC.

Didn't help.

He turned us into a winner again

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 11-08-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

He turned us into a winner again

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Come home, Jon.

R8RFAN · 11-08-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Come home, Jon.

My favorite coach ever

Al Bundy · 11-08-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

How much input did Gruden have in the Bucs draft? Most of those were putrid.

He was the deciding factor in every one of them but the Gaines Adams pick.

MeatRock · 11-08-2012, 07:41 PM

Gruden drafted Sabby Piscitelli in the 2nd round in 2007 for the Buc's. So what does that tell you about his drafting history.

GloryDayz · 11-08-2012, 07:44 PM

I think we're close to begging, how choosy can we be?

Al Bundy · 11-08-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MeatRock

Gruden drafted Sabby Piscitelli in the 2nd round in 2007 for the Buc's. So what does that tell you about his drafting history.

Nahh you put that on Monte Kiffin....

**J Diddy** · 11-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Gruden to KC would be bad

clyde05 · 11-08-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

Gruden to KC would be bad

Any coach is going to be a improvement to what we have now!

Brock · 11-08-2012, 11:39 PM

If he decides to come back, he can go almost anywhere he wants. This shithole of a team isn't going to be high on anyone's list.

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