Raiders fans question timing of emails as Jon Gruden resigns

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Raiders fans question timing of emails as Jon Gruden resigns

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October 12, 2021

Jon Gruden resigns after recent racist email fallout

Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden has officially resigned from his position. This comes after the recent fallout he received for his racially sensitive comments made 10 years ago. The official Twitter handle of the Raiders team also posted Gruden’s resignation message which read:

“I have resigned as Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. I love the Raiders and do not want to be a distraction. Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and fans of Raider Nation. I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt anyone.” Jon Gruden

"I have resigned as Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. I love the Raiders and do not want to be a distraction. Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and fans of Raider Nation. I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt anyone."

Jon Gruden
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 12, 2021

Certain fans were outraged by this and showed their support for Gruden as they believed no one should judge people on their actions made 10 years ago, have a look at how the fans reacted:

Exactly if it was this bad why didn’t ESPN fire him 10 years ago or better yet why didn’t Stewart say something sooner ???????? Hmmm wonder why
— DR. W. (@raidrz07) October 12, 2021

https://twitter.com/kqpetersen/status/1447750683894038536

Prosecuted for words said in private 10 years ago…woke em to America
— RepublicanThor (@ThorRepublican) October 12, 2021

Love you coach Gruden! Thank you for all the years of hard work to get this team back. Hate that the NFL came to destroy you based on past mistakes. 😡 #CancelCulture pic.twitter.com/MgI42u7C1K
— Patrick McLearen (@patrick_mclaren) October 12, 2021

https://twitter.com/italianstew/status/1447745685629984768

After 10 years this comes out? After the aiders are finally playing well? I queztion the timing. I call bullshit. SOMEONE IN NFL has it out for Gruden and/or Davis family.
— Raidernation (@raidernationcal) October 12, 2021

Unbelievable! We will miss you Coach. How can anyone judge a person of comments from ten years ago? Why? It was a different world back then. Raider Nation is devastated.😭
— UnEarth SoCal (@UnEarthSoCal) October 12, 2021

I'm so sorry you're being ostracized for something you wrote years ago to someone you knew. (What happened to freedom of speech?) No one should have to be judged by their past; what you are doing now is all that matters. Keep your chin up. You're a wonderful man. 🤗💕
— Sherbear (@sherbear5201) October 12, 2021

If I had 7 years worth of anyone’s private messages I could get them fired. Shouldn’t ESPN be the one apologizing. This is just wrong in so many ways.
— Dustin Rocha (@Delarocha313) October 12, 2021

What did Jon Gruden do?

It was reported that Gruden hade made racially sensitive comments on DeMaurice Smith 10 years ago. He sent out an email to Washington Football Team’s president and said “lips the size of michellin tires” referring to Smith.

Jon Gruden and DeMaurice Smith (Twitter)

NFL later responded and claimed that it will look into the matter and charges for Gruden could’ve also been expected. Further reports on the investigation are yet to be revealed. However, as mentioned earlier Gruden has decided to step down as the Head Coach and will no longer continue with the team.

For full coverage on this check out: Raiders coach Jon Gruden used racist language referring to NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith in email

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