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" I coached the Bucs with a Florida State quarterback named Brad Johnson. Things worked out all right. "
Jon Gruden
Florida
Out
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" I show up in a playoff game, I have my sideline sheet. I can't even spit plays out, I get so excited. I mean, you get nervous. These are critical, do-or-die situations. Third down and 1, Red Zone, what do I call? Two minute drill? Are we going to go no huddle? These are decisions that you wrestle with. "
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" I got a lot of the greatest values in life from playing sports, from playing football - teamwork, sportsmanship, my work ethic, resiliency, dedication - I got it all by being on a team. "
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" I think there is a huge ceiling in Derek Carr. I think he has proven that. "
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" I compete with myself. I try to get more done than you. I don't know why. "
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" I kind of like to be one of the guardians of the game. "
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" I hate to predict my future. I never really thought I would be a head coach at 34 years old. I never thought I would be traded to Tampa. I never even really thought I would be fired, even though I probably deserved it. I try not to predict things. "
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" Nobody talks about Shaq Thompson. I don't know what he is. He's like a nickel corner/linebacker. "
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" I just try to get the most out of every day and be prepared for anything. "
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" I miss high school football. "
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