John Middlekauff is joined by Jay Gruden, former Washington head coach, for an in-depth discussion about the world of NFL football. They kick things off by exploring why arena league football came to an end before diving into how much football Jay and his brother, Jon Gruden, actually talk. Jay shares insights on the quarterbacks he's worked with in the NFL, including how Kirk Cousins has come into his own as a top QB with the Atlanta Falcons. The conversation shifts to the challenges rookie quarterbacks face, with Jay offering his take on the recent benching of Panthers QB Bryce Young. They also discuss the qualities that make for an ideal backup quarterback and what coaches are really writing on their play sheets during games. Jay reveals his thoughts on the West Coast offense and breaks down the intricacies of the Shanahan offensive scheme. He also reflects on the reactions when he made Sean McVay his offensive coordinator and what he thought when McVay landed the Los Angeles Rams head coaching job. Additionally, Jay discusses his decision to hire Kevin O’Connell and what it was like working under Daniel Snyder.

0:00 // Intro
0:18 // Jay Gruden joins the show
0:43 // Why did arena league football end?
2:53 // How much football do Jay and Jon Gruden talk?
3:41 // Jay talks about the QBs he worked with in the NFL
6:50 // Kirk Cousins has come into his own
9:42 // Is too much asked of rookie QBs?
11:58 // Jay's take on Bryce Young benching
15:06 // What's an ideal back-up QB look like?
18:03 // What are coaches writing on their play sheet during a game?
20:16 // Is Jay a West Coast offense guy?
21:26 // Breaking down the Shanahan offense
25:43 // How did people react when Jay made McVay his OC?
28:05 // What Jay thought when McVay got Rams head coaching job
29:34 // Why Jay hired Kevin O'Connell
31:12 // Working for Daniel Snyder

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