Did Vermeil trick us?

[Wyndex]

Former Eagles, Rams, and Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil reportedly had a role in bringing former Eagles coach Andy Reid to Kansas City. Now, Vermeil is trying to help replace Reid in Philly with another former NFL head coach.

“My choice would be Jon Gruden,” Vermeil told Anthony Gargano and Glen Macnow of WIP radio, via Philly.com. “I just think he’s a helluva of football coach, and I don’t want him to make the mistake I made, to wait too long to go back. I just think he’s a helluva football coach and a great personality.”

Vermeil suggested action much stronger than the Eagles making a request that Gruden interview for the job.

“I’d do more than ask,” Vermeil said. “You know what I’d do? I’d get in a bus and take the bank with me.”

Vermeil is the second former Eagles employee to aggressively lobby for Gruden. Previously, former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski said that Gruden would be interested in the job, but that the Eagles had not yet contacted Gruden.

It’s unclear whether Gruden is playing any behind-the-scenes role in these public efforts to place him in Philly. But it’s believed that he’s ready to listen to NFL opportunities. And it’s apparent that, for now, no NFL opportunities are coming.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...den-to-philly/

[Ace Gunner]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

That was Bruce Allen, not Gruden.

Why do people insist that the head coach is choosing the players?

because some people are emotionally challenged ****tards when it comes to certain folks.

[EagleRob]

Originally Posted by milkman

I dislike Jon Gruden even more than Andy Reid, so not a single **** is given.

Your avatar is perfect. I actually hear Red Forman in every word you type.

[Ace Gunner]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

I think Vermeil wants Philly and KC to both succeed.

Reid had to leave Philly, so why not KC?

Philly needs someone so he thinks Gruden can do it


I think Reid is a fine choice for us ... short term. I also believe that in 5 years we need to be ready to find our 'Jim Harbaugh'.

yep

[KingPriest2]

Are you for real?

[milkman]

Originally Posted by EagleRob

Your avatar is perfect. I actually hear Red Forman in every word you type.

Dumbass.

[EagleRob]

Excellent

[Rain Man]

Vermeil talks up everybody.

"Cassel has great arm strength. Watch the zip he put on that swing pass to McCluster."

"Herm Edwards really runs an offense well. He produces more field goals than anybody in the league."

"That Brian Daboll is a little fireplug. He has a low center of gravity and it's hard to get leverage on him."

[hometeam]

So Dick Vermeil is the puppetmaster pulling at the strings of teams and coaches? They act like hes the owner or GM of these teams let alone have any say in what these teams or coaches do. Non-story.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Vermeil talks up everybody.

"Cassel has great arm strength. Watch the zip he put on that swing pass to McCluster."

"Herm Edwards really runs an offense well. He produces more field goals than anybody in the league."

"That Brian Daboll is a little fireplug. He has a low center of gravity and it's hard to get leverage on him."

Yeah it's gotta hurt when DV actually talks shit to somebody. Kind of like you or FAX calling somebody out. That would hurt.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Even if he did, Gruden is about the last guy I'd ever want developing a QB. He was the pro version of Spurrier when it came to a QB shuffle, and he couldn't identify talent at all.