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One of the larger questions looming over the 2025 Detroit Lions is how the team will fare after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The new Chicago Bears head coach helped author the NFL's most potent offense over the last three seasons.
Replacing Johnson is new OC John Morton, though Morton is not new to the Lions. He was an assistant in Detroit in 2022, the year Johnson took over. Morton's familiarity with head coach Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff and several position coaches helped him land the gig after being an assistant with the Denver Broncos the last two seasons.
It's still too early in OTAs to note any real significant changes to the offensive scheme on the practice field. However, Goff notes that there are new wrinkles and adaptations as Morton puts his own stamp on the Detroit offense.
"I'm sure the casual fan will notice some of (the changes)," Goff said after Friday's practice. "Some of it is different. Some of it is the same. He's got a long background of stuff he's liked that he's done, and he was here for a year through a lot of our success. There will be a lot of that carryover and some new."
Goff continued,
"To be honest, I don't think that would have been any different if you're returning with the same offense. You always kind of add some wrinkles. But, certainly, he has his flavor on the offense and has been doing a good job."
The veteran quarterback has also taken more responsibility in the offense, helping to ease the transition from Johnson to Morton (and new passing game coordinator David Shaw).
“Yeah, I feel like I’m at a point in my career now where I can handle quite a bit above the ears and kind of take of that role they’ve given me," Goff said.
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Jared Goff pleased with the changes from new Lions OC John Morton
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Replacing Johnson is new OC John Morton, though Morton is not new to the Lions. He was an assistant in Detroit in 2022, the year Johnson took over. Morton's familiarity with head coach Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff and several position coaches helped him land the gig after being an assistant with the Denver Broncos the last two seasons.
It's still too early in OTAs to note any real significant changes to the offensive scheme on the practice field. However, Goff notes that there are new wrinkles and adaptations as Morton puts his own stamp on the Detroit offense.
"I'm sure the casual fan will notice some of (the changes)," Goff said after Friday's practice. "Some of it is different. Some of it is the same. He's got a long background of stuff he's liked that he's done, and he was here for a year through a lot of our success. There will be a lot of that carryover and some new."
Goff continued,
"To be honest, I don't think that would have been any different if you're returning with the same offense. You always kind of add some wrinkles. But, certainly, he has his flavor on the offense and has been doing a good job."
The veteran quarterback has also taken more responsibility in the offense, helping to ease the transition from Johnson to Morton (and new passing game coordinator David Shaw).
“Yeah, I feel like I’m at a point in my career now where I can handle quite a bit above the ears and kind of take of that role they’ve given me," Goff said.
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Jared Goff pleased with the changes from new Lions OC John Morton
Continue reading...
