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Is Gruden really talking to Oakland?

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08:01 AM ET 12.05 | After a Tuesday report out of Chicago, one might forgive Raiders fans for closing their eyes and seeing Jon Gruden on the sidelines. Here's the thing ... it's hard to believe that Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie would blow out his handpicked choice in [Dennis Allen] for the rebuilding project at hand after just one year, and replace him with a popular ex-head coach who would instantly become the face of the franchise. This is not about ego. Far from it. But McKenzie, who was hired by Mark Davis to run the football side of things at 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway so Davis would not have to, said on more than one occasion that the Raiders were his "football team" in a sit-down with seven reporters last week. "This is my football team," McKenzie said.

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December 5, 2012  08:10 AM ET

Be a good place for him ....kinda in the Madden mold

December 5, 2012  08:11 AM ET

So, the face of the franchise goes from one horror movie to another? I can see that from a marketing perspective, but does it make any football sense?

December 5, 2012  08:11 AM ET

wonder if they will trade him for draft picks in a few years

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December 5, 2012  08:16 AM ET
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So, the face of the franchise goes from one horror movie to another? I can see that from a marketing perspective, but does it make any football sense?

Crypt Keeper movies sell better than Chucky movies, don't they?

December 5, 2012  08:19 AM ET
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Special Ed runs FN now?

Who is Ed ?

December 5, 2012  08:22 AM ET
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Crypt Keeper movies sell better than Chucky movies, don't they?

They could combine movie franchises, like Alien vs. Predator. Chuckie vs. the Vampire.

December 5, 2012  08:23 AM ET
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Be a good place for him ....kinda in the Madden mold

If Chucky gains any more weight he'll look like Madden too.

December 5, 2012  08:23 AM ET
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Who is Ed ?

Fireman Ed?

Or the picture of Mr. Ed on the SanFran thread?

December 5, 2012  08:25 AM ET
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If Chucky gains any more weight he'll look like Madden too.

Put him on the cover of the game.

Chuckie and the Curse of Madden.

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December 5, 2012  08:34 AM ET
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Should it be reported if it isn't true? In today's media, of course.

To today's media, "Free Press" means "completely free of any journalistic responsibility or integrity."

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December 5, 2012  08:42 AM ET
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They take full advantage of the question mark.

96 Tears. Question Mark and the Mysterians.

December 5, 2012  08:46 AM ET

Not gonna happen.

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December 5, 2012  08:55 AM ET

absolutely no chance this happens. Big Mac we trust to do the right thing - and he is from the Raider family. whoever came up with this story is high.

December 5, 2012  08:57 AM ET

Crazier things have happened......

 
December 5, 2012  09:01 AM ET

The "Sanchez named starting quarterback for Sunday vs Jacksonville" thread will be up in a few minutes...

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