Hour 4: Worst Take of the week and should Jon Gruden come back to the NFL

Shan and RJ40mApril 10, 2026

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In this episode of Shan and RJ, the hosts dive into a fiery discussion on the 'Worst Take of the Week,' starting with a scathing critique of Fox Sports' list of top North American rivalries, which they argue prioritizes outdated or irrelevant matchups over passionate, current rivalries like Michigan-Ohio State and Texas-Oklahoma. They lambaste the inclusion of Lakers-Celtics and Yankees-Red Sox as current rivalries, calling them relics of the past. The segment escalates with nominations for Drake Toll’s criticism of Fernando Mendoza, Kevin Coogler’s controversial Taylor Swift call for the NCAA basketball title, and a deeply inappropriate comment by a Tennessee school board member to a high school student. The hosts unanimously condemn the latter as a firing offense. The conversation then shifts to a deep dive into The Athletic’s exposé on John Gruden’s disastrous second stint with the Raiders, highlighting his toxic leadership, manipulation of draft tapes, disrespect for personnel, and the dysfunction under Mark Davis. The episode closes with lighthearted banter about Rangers gear, golf personalities, and a playful 'who are you' game based on golfers' traits, all while teasing upcoming crosstalk with the KNC Masterpiece.

Key Takeaways
1

Rivalries should be judged on current intensity and fan passion, not historical legacy.

2

Coaches should not control personnel decisions due to inherent bias and lack of objectivity.

3

Manipulating highlight reels to discredit players is a toxic and unethical practice.

4

Leadership failures at the top (like Mark Davis) can create a culture of dysfunction that spreads through an organization.

5

Public officials must maintain professional boundaries—especially when interacting with minors.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Worst Take of the Week: Fox Sports' Rivalry List

Lakers-Celtics is not a rivalry today. They're desperate like all these stupid lists are of throwing the big name teams into it.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Worst Take: Drake Toll & the Fernando Mendoza Controversy

The hosts roast Drake Toll for criticizing Fernando Mendoza’s decision not to attend the NFL Draft, calling it hypocritical and tone-deaf. They argue that not attending the draft is not a sign of arrogance but a personal choice, and highlight that numerous top players have skipped the event without backlash.

20:00
10 min

Worst Take: Kevin Coogler’s Taylor Swift Final Call

RJ and Sean mock Kevin Coogler’s dramatic 'Taylor Swift final call' for the NCAA men’s basketball national champion, calling it a lazy, over-the-top commentary that undermines the legitimacy of the game. They emphasize that such theatricality doesn’t belong in sports broadcasting.

30:00
10 min

Worst Take: Tennessee School Board Member’s Inappropriate Comment

This dude better get fired. 877-881-1053. Franklin LaFranco Fan Text to hit us up every single Friday at this time for Worst Take.

Highlight
40:00
10 min

Deep Dive: John Gruden’s Raiders Reign of Dysfunction

John Gruden decided that he would make kill tapes to override scouts, and these highlighted only the player's worst moments. That's amazing! It's amazing, and it's also toxic as hell.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
This dude better get fired. 877-881-1053. Franklin LaFranco Fan Text to hit us up every single Friday at this time for Worst Take.
RJ11:39
Viral: 90.0
John Gruden decided that he would make kill tapes to override scouts, and these highlighted only the player's worst moments. That's amazing! It's amazing, and it's also toxic as hell.
Sean20:03
Viral: 88.0
You had to be held back by Vontaze Perfect. And the quote here is, John didn't respect a player's football background or football character enough. That is why he whiffed on so many guys.
RJ24:23
Viral: 87.0
Speakers

Hosts

SeanRJ

Guests

Bobby BellBrian Ray
Topics Discussed
NFL leadership and culture95%public official conduct90%sports rivalries90%coaching and personnel conflict88%media criticism85%sports media ethics80%antitrust and sports broadcasting75%player draft and professionalism70%
People & Brands

Sean

person

45xPositive

RJ

person

40xPositive

John Gruden

person

25xNeutral

Mark Davis

person

12xNeutral

NFL

organization

12xNegative

Mike Mayock

person

8xNegative

Fox Sports

organization

6xNegative

Rangers

other

5xMixed

Fernando Mendoza

person

5xNeutral

Drake Toll

person

4xNegative

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