Lions return a piece of their foundation with John Morton

John Morton Ready for Second Shot at Being Offensive Coordinator
The Detroit Lions' new offensive coordinator is now confident that the proper ingredients are in place for him to have success. John Morton admitted he was not ready for the opportunity he got back in 2017 to run the Jets' offense under former coach Todd Bowles.
'He was part of this': Lions return a piece of their foundation with John Morton
John Morton was part of the core that helped build Detroit's offense. Lions coach Dan Campbell hopes Morton's return can help keep the offense elite.
Lions offensive coordinator John Morton to lean on Jared Goff: 'It all starts with the quarterback'
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 eager for second chance as NFL play-caller: "I wasn't ready back then"
A football story that started in Auburn Hills has led Morton to this moment. A coaching path shaped by Gruden, Harbaugh and Payton has reached its defining stop.
Sean Payton Has Nothing But Praise for Longtime Assistant John Morton, New Lions OC
One coach on the move is new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton, who takes over the role from new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Before getting his promotion in Detroit, Morton spent the past two seasons alongside Sean Payton as the pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos.
New Detroit Lions OC John Morton: 'It'd be a little bit crazy' to overhaul playbook
John Morton worked closely with QB Jared Goff as a senior offensive assistant with the team in 2022. He won't be overhauling everything for Lions.
John Morton gives his answer on whether or not the Lions will move away from trick plays and gives three big things you can expect from the offense
Things haven't had to change for the Detroit Lions in a while. They've been one of the lucky teams that have been good and managed to keep all their coaches. That is until this offseason when they lost a whole slew of guys.
Why Lions OC John Morton is confident in play-calling this time around
New Lions OC John Morton admitted he wasn’t ready the first time he was offensive coordinator. He explained at the NFL Combine why he’s confident this time around.
Dan Campbell explains coordinator hires in Kelvin Sheppard and John Morton
Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years, and feels new offensive ...
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Who is John Morton? What new Lions offensive coordinator brings to high-powered team
Here’s Campbell in October 2023: “John Morton ... As a longtime offensive mind and passing game coordinator, Morton is expected to play into those strengths. Downfield attempts: One ...
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What to know about John Morton, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator
On Monday, ESPN reported the Lions are close to hiring Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton to be the team's next offensive coordinator. Then on Tuesday, the team officially made ...
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John Morton hired as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, to replace Ben Johnson
The Detroit Lions have a new offensive coordinator, and it’s a familiar face to Jared Goff. The Lions hired longtime NFL assistant John Morton as their offensive coordinator Tuesday ...