Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions' Head Coach, Throws Coach Out Under Center.
A midseason coaching change has no effect on the ultimate performance of the Detroit Lions' offense. The team's top scoring unit, which set a franchise record in its first five games this season, remains intact and continues to thrive despite an overhaul at play-calling duties.
Campbell, who took over as head coach in 2021 after stripping his coordinator of play-calling responsibilities, did the same again last week. This time, he made the switch before the Lions had struggled too much on offense. The team was still posting impressive numbers and boasting a winning record.
The new play-caller, John Morton, has been retained as an assistant coach but won't be taking over as head of the offense just yet. Campbell indicated that he is willing to give Morton another chance in 2026, suggesting that the shake-up may have been more about getting a fresh perspective rather than a drastic overhaul.
The Lions' offense had shown flashes of brilliance early in the season, with quarterback Jared Goff praising the comfort and rapport that Goff had built with Morton before they parted ways. The team's running back duo has struggled to find their footing, but Goff credits the loss of play-calling duties to Campbell for helping to ease the workload.
Campbell cited developing a "feel" for when to push and pull on offense as one reason he felt the need for change. While some may view this move as a sign that things are about to take a turn for the worse, Goff is confident in Campbell's leadership abilities and believes that the new approach will ultimately benefit the team.
For now, the Lions continue to fly high under their revamped play-calling setup, leaving fans wondering what other surprises Campbell has up his sleeve.
A midseason coaching change has no effect on the ultimate performance of the Detroit Lions' offense. The team's top scoring unit, which set a franchise record in its first five games this season, remains intact and continues to thrive despite an overhaul at play-calling duties.
Campbell, who took over as head coach in 2021 after stripping his coordinator of play-calling responsibilities, did the same again last week. This time, he made the switch before the Lions had struggled too much on offense. The team was still posting impressive numbers and boasting a winning record.
The new play-caller, John Morton, has been retained as an assistant coach but won't be taking over as head of the offense just yet. Campbell indicated that he is willing to give Morton another chance in 2026, suggesting that the shake-up may have been more about getting a fresh perspective rather than a drastic overhaul.
The Lions' offense had shown flashes of brilliance early in the season, with quarterback Jared Goff praising the comfort and rapport that Goff had built with Morton before they parted ways. The team's running back duo has struggled to find their footing, but Goff credits the loss of play-calling duties to Campbell for helping to ease the workload.
Campbell cited developing a "feel" for when to push and pull on offense as one reason he felt the need for change. While some may view this move as a sign that things are about to take a turn for the worse, Goff is confident in Campbell's leadership abilities and believes that the new approach will ultimately benefit the team.
For now, the Lions continue to fly high under their revamped play-calling setup, leaving fans wondering what other surprises Campbell has up his sleeve.
, like he's gonna make it worse or something... but from what i've seen, the team is still killin' it 
on offense! dan said he wants to give john morton another shot in 2026 tho, so maybe its all about fresh perspectives and not a total overhaul 
? also, jared goff seems confident that this new setup will benefit them, which is all we can ask for 
. gotta keep an eye on these guys! 
like seriously who makes these decisions? is he trying to win a bet or something? i mean the dude's offense was on fire and then suddenly he throws out the play-caller? what's the thought process here?
but then again, this whole midseason coaching change thing has got me questioning whether we're just getting more of the same old same old.
i'm rooting for him to get another shot in 2026. i love how goff is hyping up the new approach and all, but can't we just enjoy this momentum while it lasts? let's see what next season brings... or should i say "what's got dan campbell's goat?" 
. I mean, who needs a full-on coaching change when you can just shake things up and try new stuff? It's like he said himself, giving John Morton another chance in 2026 is all about getting that fresh perspective, maybe even help the team avoid a midseason slump 
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i mean im glad he gave john morton another chance tho, didnt wanna lose that rapport with jared goff 
. anyway, it's always great to see coaches trying new things and hoping for the best 
. but seriously, who needs continuity in the play-calling department? just make sure the QB doesn't get too confused and forgets their plays 
plus, its not like they r gonna stop scoring now 
. Like, can't they just stick with what's working? The Lions were killing it before and after Campbell made the switch, but now everyone's all excited about this new play-caller... I don't get it 
. And what's up with Campbell doing this again? It feels like a gimmick 
. Is he trying to prove something? Newsflash: if it ain't broke, don't fix it 
. Give the Lions' offense some stability and let them keep winning! 
They're doing alright on offense so far, I guess 
. I'm not really sure what's going on with the new play-caller, but if it's gonna help Jared Goff perform better then cool, i guess 
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so the Dan Campbell drama is still going on... I mean, I get it, you wanna try some new things, but come on, dude! 
I'm kinda glad they kept John Morton on board tho, he seemed like a solid choice. And Jared Goff is def one of the most chill QBs in the league right now 
. As for Campbell's decision-making, I'm not sure if it's all good or bad... maybe he just needed to shake things up before they started to get stale? The Lions are killin' it on offense, so fingers crossed that this new setup keeps 'em rolling 
. The question remains: what's next for this coaching carousel? 
The fact that Jared Goff is still confident in the team's direction and that the offense is still killing it suggests that this might be a smart move. I mean, who needs stability when you can have innovation, right? 
But at the same time, it's a bit of a cop-out to blame the play-calling duties for their running back struggles... maybe they just need some TLC instead? 
Anyway, I'm curious to see how this new setup plays out in 2026. Will it be a game-changer or just another flash in the pan? Only time will tell! 