Gruden visited Detroit Lions training camp Monday in Allen Park, where his good friend and protege John Morton is the team's new offensive coordinator. Gruden reiterated his desire to return to the sidelines as a coach.

Gruden also had a lofty comparison for the talented veteran, who has revived his career with the Lions. The number Goff wears, 16, and his playing style brings memories of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana to Gruden's mind.

It was not long ago when you'd see a lot of Detroit Lions fans get on social media and talk about how they wanted the Detroit Lions to hire Jo Gruden as their new head coach. That move never happened and probably never will,