Depending on whom you inquire, the impact of the transition from Ben Johnson to John Morton as the play caller on the Detroit Lions’ offense will be significant or completely irrelevant. We won’t be certain until significant games are underway, and we are quite far from that point. Morton will undoubtedly leave his mark on matters, but he will also stay close to the groundwork of what has been successful.
What we are aware of is the components the Lions possess on offense. Several are also essential members of the team and will remain for the foreseeable future. A plan for replacing aging offensive linemen might be in consideration, but one of the top offensive lines in the league is expected to remain strong, as maintaining that status is a priority.
The Lions possess the top running back pair in Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. With the third-year rise of Jameson Williams alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, they now boast one of the top wide receiver duos in the NFL by various metrics.
No matter what opinions people have about Jared Goff and the imperfections he sometimes displays, he remains a top
Ranking demonstrates the quality of the Lions’ offensive core both now and in the future.
Maurice Moton from Bleacher Report has recently evaluated and ranked the foundational offensive players of each NFL team as they approach the 2025 offseason. In some instances, having several players who met that criteria was beneficial, but regarding both quantity and quality, the Lions ranked No. 1.
Essential Components: QB Jared Goff, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, OT Penei Sewell, TE Sam LaPorta
“The Detroit Lions may have lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears, yet they still possess the top offensive core.”
Following his commendation of the five offensive foundations for the Lions, Moton addressed the main reason behind his ranking of the group as he did.
The Lions secured the top position over the Philadelphia Eagles since all five of their key players received Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors in the past two