There has been a lot of talk lately about Jared Goff’s future with the Detroit Lions. Despite his past, he’s been playing the best of his career.
This season, Goff has 3,352 passing yards, 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He’s fourth in the league in ‘air yards’ from play action, (526), he’s tied with Joe Burrow for second most 20+ yard completions, with 46, and he has the tenth best passer rating in the league, 97.9. The Lions are rolling!
Goff has been able to operate at a high-level within offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s system. It’s important to note that this offense has two of the best offensive linemen in the league in right tackle Penei Sewell and center Frank Ragnow. The Lions also have a dynamic rushing attack in which they can successfully execute inside & outside zone and gap-schemed runs; making it difficult for defenses to stop.
With Goff’s contract — a $31.5 million cap hit in 2023, and a dead cap hit of $40.5 million, the Lions will have him on the roster in 2023, but the question is whether he’s played good enough this year to keep him beyond that. Or if the Lions should look to the draft for their next franchise quarterback.
Let’s dive into the film!