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Jared Goff Brushes Off Concerns — But Is John Morton the Right Fit to Lead Detroit’s Offense?
The Lions might have a new voice in charge of the offense for the 2025 season, but if you ask Jared Goff, things feel far more familiar than people might think.
With Ben Johnson now leading the Chicago Bears as head coach, all eyes in Detroit turned to John Morton — the man promoted to offensive coordinator after spending last season as the Lions’ passing game coordinator. Many outside the building wondered if the Lions’ explosive offense might stumble under a new play-caller.
But Goff? He’s not losing sleep over it.
“He just sounds different in my ear, I guess,” Goff told reporters. “We’re running a lot of the same stuff. Some of the stuff’s different, some of the stuff’s new. But I don’t think it’s any bit abnormal from every other team adding new stuff. That’s kind of what we’re doing, and it’s been a good process.”
🔄 Same Playbook, New Voice
Goff made it clear that while Morton might bring his own voice to the offense, the playbook hasn’t been torn apart. The foundation that helped Detroit go 15-2 last season — and turned Goff into a top MVP candidate — remains largely intact.
Sure, Morton has a different presence on the mic, but Goff emphasized that much of what made the offense click under Johnson is still very much in play.
“A lot of the stuff we’re doing, in those eight things I just named, it is the same, and some of it’s different,” Goff explained, referencing things like formations, cadences, and motions. “So, it’s hard to answer that question, you know, ‘What’s different?’”
That kind of continuity might be exactly what the Lions need. Instead of hitting the reset button, they’re leaning into what worked — with just enough tweaks to evolve without disrupting the core.
🧠 Inside the Transition
There’s always some natural anxiety when a team replaces a coordinator after a record-breaking season. Johnson was more than a play-caller — he was an architect of one of the NFL’s most exciting offenses. But Morton isn’t coming in blind. He was in the building last season, working closely with Goff and the offensive staff.
That prior experience is paying off, Goff says, making the transition smoother than outsiders might expect.
“I think the transition from what we were doing last year to him is a lot lesser than you guys are making it seem.”
Morton understands the system. He understands Goff. And he’s not walking in with a desire to blow things up — he’s building on success, not trying to reinvent it.
🦁 The Big Picture: Super Bowl or Bust?
With the team returning its core weapons — Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, and Jameson Williams — Detroit has every reason to believe it can pick up right where it left off. The offensive talent is still there. The chemistry is still strong. And according to Goff, the leadership remains steady.
Last season, Goff put up career-best numbers and helped turn the Lions into legitimate Super Bowl contenders. And while Johnson’s departure was a headline-grabber, Morton stepping up feels more like evolution than disruption.
If the scheme remains sharp and the execution stays crisp, the Lions have no reason to slow down.
🔚 Bottom Line
Fans and analysts might be bracing for change, but Jared Goff sees stability. John Morton may have a new title, but he’s not trying to fix something that isn’t broken. The Lions offense is still built around rhythm, trust, and execution — and Goff’s confidence in the system hasn’t wavered one bit.
Detroit’s offense was elite in 2024. If Morton can keep the train on the tracks — and maybe even add a few new wrinkles — there’s no reason the Lions can’t be right back in the Super Bowl conversation.
Goff’s message to fans and critics alike? Stay calm. He’s got this.