John Morton and Jared Goff worked together for a season in 2022. Now, the two will reunite as the Lions look to replace Ben Johnson.
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.
The Lions did not promote from within to replace offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, but they did choose someone with ties to the team's offensive scheme.
After Ben Johnson's departure, the Detroit Lions brought in John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Morton has now revealed how he plans to work with Jared Goff ahead of the 2025 NFL season. The Detroit Lions‘ strong campaign last season led several key figures to pursue new opportunities.
John Morton admitted he was not ready for the opportunity he got back in 2017 to run the Jets' offense under former coach Todd Bowles.
John Morton was part of the core that helped build Detroit's offense. Lions coach Dan Campbell hopes Morton's return can help keep the offense elite.
New Lions offensive coordinator John Morton was on Dan Campbell's staff in 2022 as an offensive assistant where he helped create a lot of the concepts that has led to the Detroit Lions having one of the best offenses in the NFL over the last two seasons.
Morton didn't shy away from the excitement of taking over an offense with an elite reputation and star players across the board.
Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton, left, chats with running back Jaleel McLaughlin as he takes part in drills at an NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the team's headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP
Dan Campbell granted that assignment to John Morton, who spent the 2022 ... Suffice it to say that both Morton and Jared Goff are excited about the possibility of teaming up again.