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Jon Gruden made a nervy but electrifying return to the broadcast booth this past Saturday, calling Tampa Bay’s preseason game against Kansas City — his first time on air since 2018. Stepping in for Chris Myers, he teamed up with Ronde Barber in an unorthodox, conversational dynamic that felt more like the ManningCast than traditional play-by-play. Gruden, who rose to fame as a color analyst and is now navigating legal drama with a trial set for May 2027, embraced the chance to educate fans and hype the season — even if he didn’t take the lead mic. Barber, adapting on the fly, leaned into the role, making for a surprisingly smooth and insightful broadcast.

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