Jon Gruden Comments on Interest in Coaching Amid Rumors Surrounding the Rams

December 21, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

Despite rumors that he is a top candidate for the vacant Los Angeles Rams head coaching job, Jon Gruden denied interest in the position Wednesday.
As heard in the following video, courtesy of ESPN's Mike & Mike on Instagram, Gruden expressed contentment with continuing to serve as a Monday Night Football announcer for ESPN:
"Right now I have no intentions of coaching," Gruden said. "I really enjoy what I'm doing. I feel like I'm really close to the fire, and I'm getting plenty of satisfaction out of doing what I'm doing."
Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reported Monday that sources indicated the Rams were prioritizing Gruden in their head coaching search and pushing for a meeting with him regarding the job.
L.A. fired Jeff Fisher after a 4-9 start, and special teams coach John Fassel is serving in an interim capacity.
The 53-year-old Gruden hasn't coached since going 9-7 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008. In 11 seasons with the Oakl...

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