Overview

• Dan Campbell invited Gruden to Allen Park this week to observe practices and collaborate with Lions offensive staff.
• Gruden reunited with mentee John Morton, praising the new offensive coordinator’s relentless work ethic and inventive play designs.
• He compared quarterback Jared Goff’s pre-snap movement and pocket poise to Joe Montana’s style and competitive drive.
• Gruden highlighted his RCE framework—recognition leads to communication leads to execution—as a cornerstone of the Lions’ offensive approach.
• He openly declared he’s “about to make a comeback” and said he remains open to coaching opportunities at any level.