Notes: Lions’ QB Jared Goff part of group bidding to bring WNBA to Detroit

Lions quarterback Jared Goff is among those working to bring a WNBA team back to Detroit.

While the chants may cool off for a while (maybe it’s time to give it a little break anyways), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff continues to endear himself to the city. This time by being part of the group that is bidding to bring a WNBA team back to the city of Detroit.

Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press has the story, and coincidentally—asked Goff about the possibility of NFL ownership back in October.

“No. Not right now,” Goff said at the time. “Maybe 20 years from now, 30 years from but not right now. I don’t have enough money to do that.”

Goff would join a growing list of former athletes who have waded into the franchise ownership waters, and being part of the group that could possibly bring a WNBA franchise back in a city where it belongs would be a great way for he and his wife, Christen, to learn how things work.

Goff posted the following message in his Instagram stories this week:

“I’m thrilled to join this inspiring group of leaders as we work to bring a WNBA team to Detroit! This is an incredible opportunity for our vibrant community and the most passionate fans in the country!”

You can read the entire article from Birkett right here.

And now, onto the rest of today’s notes:

• Honestly, what can’t Lions’ running back Jahmyr Gibbs do?

• Lions’ offensive coordinator John Morton has a fully-stocked war chest in Detroit. Shane Mickle of TheNoise.com breaks down how Morton is the guy to keep things rolling in the Motor City.

• After interviewing for the Lions’ defensive coordinator role, Larry Foote ultimately is staying put in Tampa Bay.

• Hopefully the Lions are resting this time next year, preparing for a game in Santa Clara, California.

• Ben Raven of MLive has five questions facing the Lions’ new coordinators.

• NFL.com writers made their picks for the NFL Honors show, which airs on Thursday this week. Notably, Dan Campbell came in third in Coach of the Year voting.