When Jon Gruden left the raiders following the disclosure of emails in which the former coach used racist, sexist and homophobic language, Carl Nassib, Las Vegas player and the only openly gay element in the NFL, he remained silent. Now, the Nevada team has shown its support on defense.
Mike Mayock, general manager of the franchise, indicated that Nassib received permission to be absent from Raiders practice on October 13.
“Nassib and I spoke yesterday a couple of times, we spoke today and we will meet later,” the executive developed. “He asked me for the day. He said he has a lot to process, A lot has happened and of course we support your request. “
The leak could have more than affected Nassib by considering two factors. Drafted into the 2016 Draft, the Penn State graduate came to the Raiders in 2020, when Gruden I was already a coach from Las Vegas. In addition, in June of this year it became the first player in NFL history to come out as gay while in service.
Mark Davis, in silence
As the Raiders begin to mobilize after the shock of Gruden’s departure, Mark Davis, owner of the club, has not set an official position. “I have no comment. Ask the NFL. They have all the answers.” explained as ESPN.
Despite the hostile response from Davis, Mayock assured that the magnate has not spoken about the Gruden case because you will have to bear the consequences of the statements.
“I think Mark Davis is coping with this and I think that even though I don’t want to speak for him, that there is a lot of responsibility that you have to take care of“, detailed the GM of the Raiders, who was the first member of the club to speak to the media after the resignation of” Chucky. “
