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If you thought the Raiders had hype entering this 2017-18 season, just imagine what the expectations are going to be with Jon Gruden at the helm. It’s Super Bowl (s) or bust, really. That’s the reality when you shell out $100 million for a coach.
"This is a big F–ing deal." @RAIDERS owner Mark Davis introduces Jon Gruden as new coach https://t.co/jQxBTWhisK pic.twitter.com/al615rbBoO
— KTVU (@KTVU) January 9, 2018
The Raiders officially introduced their man in a massive presser on Tuesday, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Chucky was pretty much the same guy we’ve come to know from Monday Night Football, though he did it keep it real by going out of his way to mention Tom Brady’s infamous fumble:
Even after all these years, Jon Gruden still isn’t over the Tuck Rule.
"Brady fumbled that ball." pic.twitter.com/eA5Sqm5GVH— Casey Baker (@CaseyBake16) January 9, 2018
Given that he mentioned it pre-presser, it’s safe to say he really isn’t over it:
Catching up.#BackInBlack | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/HnTYW60aYu
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January 9, 2018
As for the the fat contract he’s reportedly getting, all Chucky could do was laugh a little:
Yeah yeah this guy doesn’t know he’s getting $100 million. Sure sure. pic.twitter.com/QQGHxoNrlA
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) January 9, 2018
However, he did reveal ownership in the team was not included with the millions:
Jon Gruden confirms he will not receive an ownership stake in the Raiders as part of his deal, doesn't address reported $100 million number.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 9, 2018
Additional highlights from Chucky’s presser:
No doubt Mark Davis wanted Gruden just for his looks, right?
Why's Mark Davis look like a homemade Jon Gruden doll? pic.twitter.com/id3VxKWtPP
— Phil Murphy (@Phil_Sports) January 9, 2018
Instagram, a.k.a. Instaface, has a new nickname….
Quick clip of Jon Gruden calling instagram "Instant Gram" pic.twitter.com/YUk44D03pe
— Cooper Smith (@cooper_smith2) January 9, 2018
Davis says he chased Gruden for six years:
Mark Davis said he chased Jon Gruden for six years and that his vision since Al Davis passed away in 2011 was to have Jon Gruden coach the #Raiders and Reggie McKenzie bring in the talent. pic.twitter.com/3OA3azbnRK
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) January 9, 2018
