Tennessee Football: 5 Reasons Jon Gruden Would Take The Vols Job

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TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 30: John Gruden, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, walks on the field prior to the start of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /

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Gruden is obviously paid pretty well at ESPN — to the tune of $6.5 million a year.

But he could still make more coaching.

There’s a report that Tennessee has already offered Gruden $10 million a year to be the head coach on Rocky Top.

That’s a pretty significant raise.

Over the course of five years, that would be an extra $17.5 million in Gruden’s pocket. I’d say that might be enough to convince Gruden to want to return to coaching — his true love.

Obviously money doesn’t drive every choice that a coach makes, but considering the situation already looks like a good one for Gruden, the money would be the cherry on top.

When you insert the possibility that Gruden’s job at ESPN might not be as secure as previously thought, it makes even more sense for him to take a job making north of $10 million.

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