Here's a quick look at how Jon and Jay Gruden view their relationship Michael Grabner Jersey , their talents and what it was like growing up Gruden, via their answers during interviews with The Associated Press:
Who did your parents love more when you were growing up?
Jay: "Me. They always told me I was the perfect kid, so I assume it was me."
Jon: "I was the middle kid, so I got all the hand-me-downs. I'm kind of the forgotten Gruden."
Who was the better brother?
Jay: "Jon, actually, was a great big brother. Showed me the ropes, as far as my athletic progress from a young kid to a high schooler, to a college kid. He was a big part of that progress. So I owe a lot to him. So I would say he was the better brother."
Jon: "Jay. Jay was no maintenance. He just laid around and drank Dr Pepper and ate microwave popcorn."
Who had the messier room?
Jay: "That would be mine, probably. I was always kind of scattered. Sloppy a little bit. I wasn't quite the go-getter like Jon. Jon was a clean freak."
Jon: "Probably Jay, because he never came out of his room."
What is your brother's hidden talent?
Jay: "He's unbelievable when it comes to trivia, as far as old college football Authentic Nick Bjugstad Jersey , basketball, baseball. He knows every lineup ever."
Jon: "He's a good golfer. He can crush it. He's got a great vertical game on the golf course."
Who is smarter?
Jay: "Jon is definitely smarter. His ACT, SAT scores (were) way higher than mine. He was good in school. Yeah, I'm not very bright. Got that from my dad."
Jon: "Neither one of us is very smart when it comes to 'book smart.' But when it comes to work ethic and knowing our profession, I would say it's probably a toss-up."
Who was the better athlete?
Jay: "That would be me. ... Played college football, Louisville, Division I. Played Arena Football. Fourth greatest player of all-time in the Arena Football League. You guys can laugh at that if you want to, but I'm proud of that. So, yes, I would say me. I could always beat him in basketball, always a better baseball player."
Jon: "He's a better athlete. He's an all-state quarterback Nate Thompson Jersey , the all-time leading passer at Louisville at one time. I'm a backup, ham-and-egg Division III quarterback. That's all I am."
Who is the better coach?
Jay: "Well, Jon's won a Super Bowl, so I mean, you can't argue that. Jon's obviously got a little more experience and more success. It's all about winning Super Bowls. He's got one, I've got zero."
Jon: "You don't ever want to say you're better than your brother. He's probably better than me. He's won a lot more games than I have. I haven't won a game in almost 10 years. So I'm going to go with Jay. He's won championships as a head coach in Arena Football. He won an NFC East title and I think this is the best Redskins team that he's had."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kenny Vaccaro says he believes fellow safety Eric Reid should be on a team playing in the NFL. Needing a job himself, the veteran is very happy that the Tennessee Titans signed him instead.
Vaccaro signed a one-year deal with the Titans on Saturday morning and was with them for individual drills at practice at Nissan Stadium hours later. He had been waiting for a team to sign him since his contract with New Orleans expired in March.
“This has been a long time coming for me,” Vaccaro said. “I was waiting on the right opportunity. I was fortunate that one opened up here and that we could get a deal done. I’m ready to work.”
The Titans also signed safety Jason Thompson after placing safety Johnathan Cyprien on injured reserve Friday with a torn left ACL.
Reid, who has been looking for a job since March himself, remains unsigned since his own rookie contract expired in March with the San Francisco 49ers. He filed a claim this spring after visiting with Cincinnati Authentic Travis Kelce Jersey , arguing he was unsigned as a result of collusion by NFL owners over his protests of police brutality and racial inequality by kneeling during the national anthem.
“He’s a great man,” Vaccaro said of Reid. “He’s a good family man, and a great dude. He needs to be on a team. He’ll get on a team. I believe in him.”
Reid was headed to Nashville to work out for the Titans on Friday but reportedly had flight issues. Titans coach Mike Vrabel said he’d leave questions on what happened to Reid’s workout to Reid and his agent and general manager Jon Robinson.
“Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see him,” Vrabel said. “So that’s really all I can comment on. I’ll let Eric and his camp comment, and I’ll let Jon take care of it on our end.”
The 6-foot Vaccaro spent the past five years as a starter with New Orleans, starting 67 games with eight interceptions, 7 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles. The Saints drafted him 15th overall in 2013 out of Texas. Vrabel said Vaccaro didn’t look at times last year like the safety had earlier in his career but had a great workout for the Titans.
“So what we expect is that he’s a pro, and he comes in and learns what to do quickly,” Vrabel said. “We’ll work him in there and see where he can help us. He’s made plays in the National Football League, and it seems like he’s starting off with a great attitude.”
Vaccaro said he’s a competitive person who knows he has to catch up with his new teammates in a secondary featuring All-Pro safety Kevin Byard and cornerbacks Malcolm Butler Bryce Callahan Jersey , Logan Ryan and Adoree Jackson.
“There’s a lot of good players here,” Vaccaro said. “They’re loaded. Dean Pees’ defense, the stuff we’re going to run, it’s just a good fit. I’ve got a good feeling about it. I haven’t got to practice yet. I did a lot of different things at NOLA — nickel, dime, safety, back deep at some point, I’ve been in every situation.”
Thompson has spent time with New England, Chicago, Seattle and Dallas since coming into the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Utah in 2017.