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The Buccaneers, in their statement regarding Gruden's reinstatement, emphasized his valuable contributions to the franchise. “John Gruden was initially inducted into the Bucks Ring of Honor based on his many accomplishments during his seven seasons as our head coach and he remains a significant figure in the history of our franchise,” they stated. This public acknowledgement of his history raises the question: did the Buccaneers' initial reaction demonstrate a necessary accountability, or was it a capitulation to media pressure?