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Jon Gruden justifies his Raiders salary by trolling what movie star?

If you feel the need to deny you’re overpaid, you may be overpaid.

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden recently issued such a denial to NBC Sports’ Peter King. Not that being overpaid is a mortal sin. In fact, it’s on my bucket list.

When Gruden agreed to return to the Raiders, it was reported he signed a 10-year, $100 million contract that continues to be a source of fascination.

“I’m not making $100 million, just so you know,” Gruden told King, before taking a left turn. “I never thought Tom Cruise, never thought his movies were any good but he’s making plenty of money.