The Raiders have a Gruden problem

[WhiteWhale]

Originally Posted by Randallflagg

I would agree with the article except for this one point - yes, it isn't 1998 any longer. it is, indeed, 2018. So what?

The game of football is EXACTLY the same as it was in 1998. It is still played on a 100 yard field. Still played by teams with 11 men on the field. 11 on Offense and 11 on Defense.

So, for the author to state that the game has somehow "magically" transformed from what it was in '98 to something completely different in '18 is ridiculous.

True - Gruden is an "old school" coach. So what? Is he competent (too early to tell) or is he a complete buffoon (too early to tell). We'll soon know, however. Hopefully he falls flat on his face. But the game, however, will STILL be the same.

How often do you think sub packages were used in 1998 as opposed to 2018? Did they use a lot of RPO's and read options in 1998? Were shotgun spread formations one of the most popular formations in the NFL? How about the rules? Have they changed at all?

I'm pretty sure NOBODY is claiming the NFL is an entirely different sport. It's changed a lot in 20 years.