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Jameson Williams Gets Real on Biggest Area of Growth Under New Lions Offensive Coordinator John Morton

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 4:41 PM ET

The Detroit Lions' final preseason game took place at Ford Field in downtown Detroit on Saturday against the Houston Texans with star quarterbacks CJ Stroud and Jared Goff in street clothes.

Goff warmed up in his full Lions uniform before the game but ceded his starting job to former Panthers and Texas A&M quarterback Kyle Allen, the Lions' backup signal caller, while watching from the sidelines.

Lions star receiver Jameson Williams also took in the action from the sidelines at Ford Field and was given the opportunity to speak to the Lions faithful in a late game interview.

Williams sounded optimistic about the Lions' offense with new offensive coordinator John Morton, sharing his thoughts on his biggest area of personal growth this offseason.

"I think mentally," Williams said on Saturday's broadcast when asked about the biggest area he has improved in.

"You gotta go through the mental part sometimes and put both (physical and metnal) together," he added.

"So I've been working on my mental a lot, staying calm and going next play mentality or not," he continued, stressing the importance of blocking in Morton's system.

"So my main thing has been mental, next play mentality."

Williams appeared to speak more assertively and confidently than in previous years, perhaps a sign of his maturity and familiarity with the Lions' franchise and standards going into his fourth NFL season on the heels of 58 catches and 1,001 yards with seven touchdowns in 2024-25.

Williams Earns Coaches' Trust

Williams has earned the coaches' trust this offseason and cemented himself as a player who does the right things in practice.

Head coach Dan Campbell singled out Williams for his "grind" earlier this offseason, saying that the "sky's the limit" for the former first round pick out of Alabama.

Williams' revelations came as the origins of Aidan Hutchinson's new nickname were revealed. A promising new Lions offensive line combination was given practice hype in the wake of Frank Ragnow's retirement.

Teslaa, Others Could Improve Lions' Offense

Williams is expected to team with 2025 draft pick and fellow former SEC star Isaac Teslaa this season, giving the Lions a dangerous duo for catching deep passes.

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta are among the best pass catchers in the NFL as far as their ability to move the chains and get first downs at the sidelines or over the middle of the field, adding to Detroit's versatility.

Morton will face a white hot spotlight to start the season with Detroit scheduled to face Green Bay in Week 1.

With so much talent at his disposal, including a rapidly ascending Williams, he might not have to be a genius to propel the Lions to the top of the NFC again this year.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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