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5 candidates to replace Chuck Pagano in Indianapolis

By Thomas Wheaton

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Chuck Pagano of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Chuck Pagano of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Former head coach of the Oakland Raiders and now ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst Jon Gruden looks on during pre-game warm ups before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on November 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 18: Former head coach of the Oakland Raiders and now ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst Jon Gruden looks on during pre-game warm ups before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on November 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

5. Jon Gruden, current gig: Monday Night Football co-host

Everyone remembers how good Jon Gruden was as a coach in the NFL. After several years as the offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, Gruden got his first shot at being a head coach in Oakland in 1998. In Oakland, Gruden went 32-26. During his four years at the helm, Gruden made the playoffs twice, going 2-2 in the four games. Granted, that is not the best of track records, Gruden got another shot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a season later.

Gruden took over in Tampa Bay in 2002 and actually won the Super Bowl against his former team in his first season. That win could have been attributed to a lot of different things, but one thing is for certain, it proved that Gruden is more than capable of coaching a team. Although his overall record as a head coach is a mediocre 95-81, that is still better than .500, which is more than a lot of coaches can say.

Gruden has it made currently as he is the co-host of Monday Night Football on ESPN. Nobody, and I mean nobody, in their right mind would give up that gig. However, Gruden has hinted at making a return to coaching in the past. Luckily for Indianapolis, their situation may just be attractive enough to lure him out of coaching retirement. Gruden has it made over at ESPN, and it would take a huge offer to get him to return to the coaching scene. But a chance to work with one of the brightest quarterbacks in the league may be too much for Gruden to pass up.

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