By Blessing 
John Morton Brings Calm Confidence and Creative Firepower to Lions Offense
Detroit’s new offensive coordinator, John Morton, might be new to the Lions’ sidelines, but you wouldn’t know it from how he talks about the team. During a recent training camp interview, Morton spoke with the ease and belief of someone who’s been part of the culture for years. And while he’s not looking to flip everything upside down, his fresh approach might be exactly what Detroit needs to keep climbing.
“We’ve got a smart, tough football team… I’m real happy where we’re at right now,” Morton shared via the Lions’ official X (formerly Twitter) account.
That kind of steady optimism is a perfect fit for a team hungry to take the next step after a promising playoff run in 2024. With key weapons like Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs already in place, Morton’s goal isn’t to rebuild — it’s to maximize.
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Gibbs + Montgomery: A Dual Threat Backfield?
One of the more exciting things Morton hinted at was finding creative ways to utilize both running backs — Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery — on the field together. While they each had significant roles last season, Morton’s vision could see the duo wreaking havoc side by side in 2025.
“We can throw it, we can run it, we can do whatever we want,” he said confidently, describing the versatility of his personnel packages.
His system emphasizes flexibility and unpredictability — traits that could allow Detroit to blur positional lines. Gibbs’ pass-catching skills combined with Montgomery’s inside-running toughness create an ideal pairing that could force defenses into uncomfortable decisions.
Jameson Williams Drawing High Praise
Wide receiver Jameson Williams, now heading into his fourth season, is also catching Morton’s eye. After a breakout year with over 1,000 yards, Williams seems poised to take an even bigger leap.
“You see the skillset… He’s very explosive. He’s gotten better every year. I want to take that skillset and now isolate him. I think he’s been phenomenal. He’s going to help us win some big games,” Morton said, speaking to the potential Williams brings to the offense.
With defenses likely focused on containing St. Brown underneath, Williams could become the team’s go-to deep threat — and a nightmare for secondaries if Morton gets him the space he needs.
Calling Plays from the Booth
Another interesting detail? Morton plans to run the offense from upstairs — the coach’s booth — instead of the sideline. And he’s not shy about why.
“I just love the whole aspect of just sitting in my laboratory by myself and trying to dissect the defense, I think that’s fun,” he said.
It’s a perfect fit for Morton’s calculated, strategic approach. His high-level view from the booth may bring an even sharper edge to Detroit’s already aggressive style under Dan Campbell.
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The Bottom Line
Morton isn’t here to tear things down — he’s here to make what’s already working even better. With playmakers at every level and a veteran QB in Jared Goff, this offense doesn’t need a rebuild. It needs execution, and Morton sounds ready to deliver.
Training camp will show how this vision plays out. But one thing’s clear: the Lions’ offense might be even scarier in 2025.