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Raider Nation Reacts After Bold Jon Gruden Return Suggestion

The Las Vegas Raiders could be looking at finding another head coach after the 2025 season is over. There is one head coach who would love to come back to the Silver and Black.
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Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis looks on before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis looks on before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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The Las Vegas Raiders and owner Mark Davis could be on the head coaching search once again this upcoming offseason.

Davis hired veteran head coach Pete Carroll this last offseason, with a vision that he will get the Raiders going in the right direction this season. That has all gone out the window.

The Silver and Black have been awful this season. Instead of taking a step in the right direction, this season has been about the franchise taking too many steps back. It has simply not worked out for Carroll and the Raiders in his first season with the organization, and change could be on its way.

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Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

If Davis decides to let go of Carroll, there will be a lot of coaches the Raiders could go after. But there is one that will always be in the conversation, no matter what. And that is the Raiders' former head coach, Jon Gruden. Gruden has had two stints with the Raiders. The recent one ended in 2021. And the next one would not surprise people if it were to happen. Raider Nation knows how close Davis and Gruden are, and they have a great relationship.

The Nation Reacts To Jon Gruden Back to Raiders Suggestion

I’ve been saying these same three pieces would be a Maverick type move! Gruden-Carr-Mendoza. And spend alll that free cash on OL and DL

C’mon Hondo! Brady wouldn’t allow any of this. He’s getting his revenge for them choosing that M’fer over him… Brady words not mine

Sorry, but that's not going to move the needle in the right direction. The team needs to evolve and not live in the past.

I'm for this! It would also give Maxx a little bit of confidence to stay, Greg Olsen already in the house, let's run it back!

Spytek needs to bring in a coach he can work with. I love Gruden but Spytek would have to be 100 percent on board and 100 percent in control of personnel. Going with a Kubiak type is probably best case scenario.

I don't know what to think. Like i can't expect to be surprised... or happy. Raiders history with Drafting Qbs 1st Round is scary stupid. They got lucky with DC4 and still managed to shit the bed.

I would Love that move!! Absolutely!!

Uhh no. Next...

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Michael Canelo
MICHAEL CANELO

Michael Canel is a breaking news beat writer for various team sites across the On SI platform, focusing on both college and professional sports. A graduate of Fresno State University, he has transformed his passion for sports into a career, covering the latest breaking news with years of expertise and the enthusiasm of a devoted fan.