Lions Offense Finding Its Rhythm Under John Morton

Questions about the Detroit Lions’ offense transitioning from Ben Johnson to John Morton will linger at least until the regular season. Fans are naturally curious if the explosive unit from recent years will maintain its edge or take a step back.

After a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins, in which Detroit reportedly dominated, star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said the offense is beginning to find its rhythm.

“We’ve had some struggles in camp,” St. Brown said via the team’s official site. “But that’s normal with new coaches, different moving parts, and going against a really good defense every day. We know the ability we have — the playmakers, the quarterback, the O-line. It’s just a matter of time. Keep getting better and improving is the name of the game right now.”

St. Brown stood out in Wednesday’s session, dragging veteran cornerback Jack Jones up and down the field, showing he’s ready to lead the offense.

The bigger questions are structural rather than schematic. While Morton will tweak the playbook and adjust the script, the players themselves will determine the offense’s success. The unit is loaded with weapons: a dynamic backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, elite receivers St. Brown and Jameson Williams, tight end Sam LaPorta, and promising third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa.

The true test may be the interior offensive line. With Frank Ragnow retired, Detroit must protect Jared Goff and open lanes in the run game. Without that, no play-calling wizardry will matter.

Detroit’s offense has all the pieces to thrive. The question is whether they can come together quickly enough to keep up the standard of the past three seasons.