3 Lions Players Who Could Shine Under New Offensive Coordinator John Morton
With Ben Johnson leaving for the Chicago Bears’ head coach position, the Detroit Lions have hired John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Morton, who has a wealth of experience working alongside top offensive minds, will bring his own touch to the Lions’ offense while keeping key aspects in place. Here are three players who stand to thrive under Morton’s guidance:
1. RB Jahmyr Gibbs
Gibbs had an impressive second season, but there’s more to unlock, especially in the screen game. In 2022, the Lions excelled in screen passing, and with Morton’s background, Gibbs could see a major boost in his pass-catching role, enhancing his already strong yards after catch.
2. QB Jared Goff
Goff’s resurgence over the past few seasons was partly due to Morton’s influence, and there’s no reason that relationship won’t continue to thrive. As the Lions’ offense remains potent, Goff could further develop with Morton’s help, maintaining his impressive performance despite the coaching changes.
3. WR Jameson Williams
Williams has shown growth as a receiver, but Morton could help refine his deep game, especially with play-action vertical routes. With Goff’s best plays often coming off play-action, Williams could become a more significant deep threat under Morton’s offensive scheme.
