On the eve of the season opener, former NFL head coach Jon Gruden posted a video on his YouTube channel expressing his excitement for the potential of the Lamar Jackson-Derrick Henry backfield combination.
Gruden used a whiteboard to illustrate how the sky was indeed the limit for the Baltimore Ravens’ zone-read attack.
In a new video discussing the Ravens, Gruden’s tone has shifted from optimistic enthusiasm to angry disappointment.
“They have really irritated me with their slow starts,” Gruden articulated, referencing the games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.
“They really have to get started faster, and that’s critical for their defense as well. Play with a lead, and make somebody chase ya.”
Chucky then brought up the biggest bugaboo of this Ravens season so far.
“Very important that the Ravens eliminate the penalties. They’re No. 1 in the league in penalties, it’s ridiculous…they’ve gotta get rid of the penalties”
Gruden went on to point out how Ronnie Stanley, who he says is one of his favorite left tackles in the game, has nine penalties.
He then mentioned how left guard Patrick Mekhari has ten and right guard Daniel Faalele five.
“Now if you’re the offensive line coach, you’re probably gonna say ‘hey, you’re pissing me off.’ We gotta get rid of the penalties.”
No lies detected.
But the best part of this video, which appears to be in sponsored partnership with a sportsbook, is when Gruden mocks referees with jacked arms going out of their way to show off their biceps for the cameras.
Gruden does a great job imitating how a buff official will use the rule book gesture that indicates holding as an excuse to do the old “Which way to the beach?” routine.
Jon Gruden RIPS the Ravens
“Very important that the Ravens eliminate the penalties. They’re No. 1 in the league in penalties, it’s ridiculous…they’ve gotta get rid of the penalties” pic.twitter.com/z02sjcK9q7
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) November 21, 2024
Funny stuff!
And again, no lies were detected.