Morton spent the last two seasons as the pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos under Sean Payton. However ... affording him the opportunity to work with quarterback Jared Goff while Johnson ran the offense. Morton believes that familiarity will ...
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.
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.
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.