Overview

• He observed practices at Detroit’s Allen Park facility, reconnecting with John Morton, his first NFL coaching hire.
• Gruden lauded Morton’s work ethic as “freaking nuts,” praising his creative shifts and motions in Detroit’s new offensive scheme.
• He introduced his RCE framework—recognition, communication, execution—as a guiding principle for quarterback Jared Goff at the line of scrimmage.
• Gruden compared Goff’s playmaking style and toughness to Joe Montana, underscoring his ongoing influence on Detroit’s signal-caller.
• He openly stated he is working toward another NFL coaching opportunity after resigning from the Raiders in 2021.