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sports2 days ago•15 min saved

Gruden’s Second Raiders Run Ends in Chaos and a Perpetual Rebuild

From 2018–2021, Jon Gruden’s second Raiders stint devolved into chaos as he clashed with a weak two-GM structure, traded away Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper, and relied on “kill tapes” rather than robust scouting, leading to a flawed 2020 draft and a fractured roster. Gruden resigned after 2021 emails were revealed, Rich Bisaccia briefly steadied the team, and ownership cycled through coaches and GMs again, leaving a cautious path forward featuring a top pick Mendoza, Tom Brady’s stake, and Klint Kubiak as the new coach while questions linger about whether the franchise can finally stabilize and compete.

via The New York Times|

#draft-misses #gruden #khalil-mack-trade

sports2 months ago•42 min saved

Crosby Trade Cost Could Redefine the Bears' Window

Bleacher Nation analyzes the price to land Raiders edge Maxx Crosby for the Bears, arguing a deal would likely require a first-round pick and a second-round pick (and possibly more in a bidding war), plus an extension to fit Caleb Williams’ rookie-contract window. Crosby’s remaining $30M guaranteed and his 2029 contract, plus interest from roughly 20 teams, could push the cost higher than the Khalil Mack-era benchmark. The piece stresses the move would be game-changing but cautions the Bears must weigh cap space, future picks, and whether to pursue other options rather than going all‑in on one player.

via Bleacher Nation|

#caleb-williams #chicago-bears #khalil-mack-trade