Jameson Williams reveals how John Morton may unlock another level for him

The 2024 season was a big one for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams. To his credit he grew exponentially, with the on-field results to back it up as he topped 1,000 yards with the second-best yards per-catch average in the league (17.3).

Still, there is room for Williams to grow in Year 4 as he eyes proving himself worthy of a lucrative second contract. While Ben Johnson was clearly a top-notch offensive coordinator, there's a case for new offensive coordinator John Morton being able to reach Williams in a different way based on having some history as a wide receivers coach.

Despite Williams' emergence last season, the Lions actually continued a decline in EPA on play-action vertical routes since Morton was on the offensive staff in 2022.

Williams spoke to the media after Tuesday's training camp practice, and he was asked about how Morton is doing things.

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"He (Morton) attacking every aspect of the game," Williams said. "He real aggressive. I just like that about him. I love about him the way he coaches, the way he calls plays, you know, how he attack the game and everything.”

Williams sounds and looks more confident in what he's doing than he ever has, as could be expected with experience.

"Year 4, training camp, no distractions. Just out here playing football," Williams said. “That’s my main focus, just playing football, getting out there, making plays, doing what I could do for my team.”

Jameson Williams reveals how John Morton may unlock another level for him in 2025

Williams was asked where he feels like a more polished receiver entering his fourth season.

"My route running. Coach Johnny Mo (Morton) is letting me run more routes," Williams said. "I knew I could run more routes and he's putting me in position to run more routes. I'm getting better with cuts and angles and how to run this route and that route. I'd say I'm more polished in my route game."

Williams' virtually unrivaled speed means downfield routes will always be a core part of his repertoire. But he flashed on crossing routes and such last season, where his speed translated to big yards after the catch at times. If Morton is expanding his route tree even further this year, along with some natural growth and increased confidence, Williams could have another level of breakout in him this season.

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