Jon Gruden Is Still Stupid

Back during the season, I pointed out how Jon Gruden said that Brady Quinn was a good quarterback even though it is undeniable that Quinn sucks.

During the NFL draft, Jon Gruden over-and-over again made comments that I really wanted to take down for the record to see if he ends up as wrong as often as I think he will be proven to be. This one stuck out a bit while arguing that Jimmy Clausen would (and should) be the second round selection of the Kansas City Chiefs (#36 overall):

"Charlie Weis had a lot of success with Jimmy Clausen at Notre Dame"

Hmmmm... I thought Charlie Weis got fired and is now the OC for the Kansas City Chiefs because he was NOT successful?!?! I guess that Hawaii Bowl win over the University of Hawaii in 2008 must count for success in South Bend these days.

(Admittedly, as a Michigan alum, I would be thilled to win the Hawaii Bowl after the 2010 season!)

Jon Gruden is Wrong!

"Brady Quinn is a good quarterback"

--- Gruden on Monday Night Football, 11/16/09

Ummm, Jon. Actually he really stinks.

Put The Lions on MNF!

Are the Detroit Lions ready for primetime? Perhaps not.

Nevertheless, we need to get Jon Gruden into the same building as Calvin Johnson because on yesterday's MNF broadcast, Gruden said this:

Let me tell you about Manny Lawson. I saw this guy at the combine a few years ago when he came out of N.C. State. He's the fastest big guy I've ever seen!

What-the-fuck-ever!!!

Lawson lists at 6'5", 240 lbs.

Johnson lists at 6'5", 236 lbs.

Who do you think would win in a race between Lawson and Johnson?

Also, what about:

Vernon Davis (listed at 6'3", 250)
Greg Olson (listed at 6'5", 255)
Taylor Mays (listed at 6'3", 230)
Matt Jones (listed at 6'6, 222)

ESPN Thinks Brady Quinn Is Going To Start!?!? I'm Shocked.

I don't know who Bill Williamson is - but he is quoted at ESPN.Com with:

"There is no timeline for Quinn to take over, but Denver clearly sees something in the 25-year-old slinger. Again, Orton is not in immediate trouble, but teams who are completely sold on their 27-year-old quarterbacks usually don't trade for younger ones."

That said, there is also an article in which Coach Josh McDaniels states there is "no question" that Kyle Orton is the starter.

Bottom line: Brady Quinn sucks no matter how much Jon Gruden or Tony Kornheiser wish it were not the case.