Jon Gruden was one of the biggest names on the list of top coaches in the league until he got involved in a controversy last year. The 59-year-old resigned from his head coach position with the Raiders in October 2021 and is currently fighting a lawsuit filed against the NFL. Gruden came forward on Tuesday to speak his heart for the first time since he got involved in all these issues.

Jon Gruden spent almost 15 seasons in the league switching from one team to another. He decorated various executive posts in various franchises. He was charged with sending malicious emails and use of foul language that harmed specific sections of society. The Wall street journal released some of those emails, and eventually, Gruden lost his job.

“I’m ashamed about what has come about in these emails, and I’ll make no excuses for it,” Gruden said at the Little Rock Touchdown Club, portraying himself as a true gentleman. He also vowed to be happily married for 31 years and goes to church more often.

“It’s shameful. But, I am a good person. I believe that. I go to church. I’ve been married for 31 years. I’ve got three great boys. I still love football. I’ve made some mistakes. But I don’t think anybody in here hasn’t. And I just ask for forgiveness and, hopefully, I get another shot.” He added.

After resigning from his position, Gruden filed a lawsuit against the league for isolating him. Per reports, around 650,000 emails were collected, which certainly hampered his future in the NFL. In 2018, he signed a 10-year, $100 million with the Raiders.

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The veteran won his first Super Bowl title with the Buccaneers in 2002. Apart from his recent comments, Gruden caught the headlines for being involved in a trade with the Buccaneers quarterback.

Jon Gruden was held responsible to pull the plug on Brady’s deal

A few days ago, UFC president Dana White dropped a bomb on UFC 278 with Gronk’s show that he had articulated a deal for Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady to the Raiders. It was the time when Brady was a free agent after spending 20 seasons with the Patriots.

White revealed the deal was on the table, and everything was finalized until the last minute, Gruden came in the middle of it and blew up the deal. He vowed to move ahead with their long-time quarterback, Derek Carr.

Well, this decision seems to have cost him the second Super Bowl title of his career. Further updates on the matter are yet to come, and with this recent public confession, it seems the veteran is desperate to make a comeback.

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