Gruden makes emotional return to coaching Raiders

San Francisco: Jon Gruden was unveiled Tuesday as the new coach of the Oakland Raiders, the same club where he made his debut as an NFL head coach 20 years ago.

Gruden was lured from the ESPN television commentary booth to return to the sidelines for Oakland when Raiders owner offered a deal reportedly the richest and longest in NFL history for any coach at 10 years for $100 million. Gruden said that his deal might inspire some rivals.

“I know there’s a big bull’s-eye on my chest certainly. If people want to use that as incentive, so be it,” Gruden said. “I’ve dealt with pressure before. I really don’t feel pressure.” (AFP)