Lions Jared Goff Embraces 'Putting More on My Plate' in 2025

With a new offensive coordinator, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is set to take on an even bigger role within the offensive scheme in 2025.

The Lions hired John Morton, who spent a season on the coaching staff under Dan Campbell previously in 2022, to replace offensive mastermind Ben Johnson after he departed to become the Chicago Bears' head coach.

Campbell noted during the hiring process that Goff's input would play a big part in making a decision. Because of this, it is apparent that Goff will have an important say in the operation of Detroit's offense.

Speaking Friday at the conclusion of the team's third organized team activities practice, Goff expressed that he will continue to embrace adding more responsibility.

“As time goes on, I will certainly have a lot of control," Goff said. "And something that, if it helps our team be better, helps our offense score points, I’m going to ask for more and keep putting more on my plate. 

Goff is coming off a season in which he finished fifth in MVP voting while leading the Lions to a 15-2 finish. He threw for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns last season, with both numbers being the highest total he's produced in a Lions uniform.

With a large number of the key pieces around him on offense returning, expectations are once again high for the group despite the loss of Johnson.

With some concerned about the coordinator's departure potentially leading to a dip in production, Goff's focus is instead on taking the group a step forward.

“No, of course not, no," Goff said. "We want to take a step forward. If anything, we’re trying to get better and trying to learn from our mistakes last year and find ways to get better off of them. And yeah, we’ve got guys that are a year older and a little bit more mature and are coming into their own. And it’s fun.”