ALAMEDA — Jon Gruden isn’t oblivious to public opinion.
“Can I sense outside negativity piling on who, me?,” Gruden said Monday at his weekly press conference. “I mean, it’s justifiable. I have a pretty good idea of what this business is all about. But I’m also realistic. I’m also very optimistic.”
So while the Raiders have sputtered to an 0-3 start with the Cleveland Browns coming to town Sunday, their head coach believes he’s looking at a potentially a good team, competitive through three quarters against opposition with a combined record of 8-1.
The latest loss came 28-20 to the Miami Dolphins, a team which doesn’t necessarily have a big talent advantage but a 3-0 record.