ESPN Signs Gruden To Multiyear Deal

"ESPN "Monday Night Football" analyst and former longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden has agreed to a multiyear extension with the network. Gruden, who joined ESPN in September to replace Tony Kornheiser in the MNF booth, will also appear on ESPN's Super Bowl week and NFL Draft coverage, will call the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl and will serve as an analyst for ESPN Radio's 2010 Rose Bowl and BCS title game broadcasts, where he will again team with MNF play-by-play caller Mike Tirico.

"Working with Mike, [Ron Jaworski] and our entire Monday Night Football team is the most fun I have had in years, and I am fired up to make this long-term commitment to ESPN," Gruden said in a statement. "Monday Night Football is special and I look forward to remaining a part of it and continuing to call these great games (ESPN)."

With so many coaches on the hot seat I have to say this shocks me. I think Gruden is actually a very good coach, or at the very least a lot better then some of these guys that are holding jobs now. I guess if he is enjoying it then good for him, but he could be passing up jobs with teams like the Packers, Browns, Redskins, Bears, Panthers, ect....

Also, not sure how easy it is to get out of one of these contracts.

A Good MNF Commercial

Gruden Joins Monday Night Football

"Jon Gruden intends to coach again, but until that day, the man known throughout the NFL as "Chucky" will get to sharpen his teeth in ESPN's "Monday Night Football" booth. Gruden will join play-by-play man Mike Tirico and analyst Ron Jaworski in September, replacing Tony Kornheiser (ESPN)."

Everyone seemed to hate Tony Kornheiser, and although he didn't bother me as much as he seemed to bother everyone else, he certainly was not good. Gruden should actually be entertaining, and he at least has football knowledge. I love Jaws in the crew, and hopefully the addition of Gruden will make MNF good again instead of everyone bitching about the commentating on Tuesday. Seems like it has been a while since they have been able to put together a good team. I think this would could be one of the better ones. Too bad it won't last long, since Gruden will be coaching again soon...

Patriots To Wear Throwback Jerseys For Season Opener

"The Patriots will be wearing replicas of their 1963 uniforms -- and the helmets with old Pat Patriot -- when they open the season on Sept. 14 against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium (Boston.com)."

I always thought those jerseys were awesome, and I miss Pat the Patriot. Anyways, this is obviously, because that game will be a celebration of Monday Night Football's 40 years on the air. The Bills will also be wearing their throwbacks.

Patriots Open Season On Monday Night Football

"The Patriots closed the 2008 season on the road against the Buffalo Bills, and they're going to open the 2009 season against the Bills at home on "Monday Night Football (Boston.com)."

From a ratings stand point this is a great move. There are a lot of story lines. Owens making his debut for the Bills. Tom Brady finally back from injury, does he still have it? Owens vs. Moss. Not to mention these teams are divisional rivals, and this will be Monday Night Football's 40th anniversary. Anyways, seemed like the obvious choice to me....game will be on Sept. 14th

Saints vs Vikings Preview

The Saints have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL and the scary thing is their passing game is more terrifying than their running game. Drew Brees is still the best QB in the NFL this year without Marcus Colston or oft injured Jeremy Shockey. The Vikings have a stifling defensive line but their secondary is very questionable. I expect a big game from Reggie Bush, Robert Meachem, and of course, team leader Devery Henderson:

Adrian Peterson may have a million yards this game, but I do not expect the improved(sort of) Saints defense to let Gus Frerotte beat them.

Score: Saints 35-17