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Lions offensive coordinator John Morton to lean on Jared Goff: 'It all starts with the quarterback'

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Upon leaving for Chicago, former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson noted that the "runway has been built" in Detroit. New OC John Morton believes his familiarity will help foster that clear runway.
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John Morton Leverages Familiarity with Jared Goff to Maintain Lions’ Offensive Consistency

When former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left for Chicago, he acknowledged that the foundation for success had been laid in Detroit. Now, with John Morton stepping in as the new offensive coordinator, he believes his previous experience in the city will help him navigate the well-established path Johnson left behind. Morton’s familiarity with Detroit and his prior work with the team, especially with quarterback Jared Goff, are seen as…

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9 takeaways from new Detroit Lions coordinators’ first media appearance

Photograph by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New Lions OC John Morton and new Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard spoke to FOX 2 Detroit this week. Here are the biggest takeaways. The Detroit Lions officially announced the hiring of their new coordinators—John Morton as the offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator—on January 30. It’s been nearly three weeks, and we had yet to hear from the coaches, but the two br…

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Lions offensive coordinator John Morton to lean on Jared Goff: 'It all starts with the quarterback'

Upon leaving for Chicago, former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson noted that the "runway has been built" in Detroit. New OC John Morton believes his familiarity will help foster that clear runway.

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John Morton Reveals Who Will Call Plays for Detroit Lions in 2025

The Detroit Lions have their offensive play-caller for the 2025 season, and it’s none other than newly appointed offensive coordinator John Morton. During an interview with FOX 2, Morton wasted no time confirming that he will be the one calling the plays for Detroit's offense in 2025. John Morton Takes the Lead There had been some speculation about whether Morton or head coach Dan Campbell would assume the role of play-caller. However, Morton ma…

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Detroit Sports Nation broke the news in on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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