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Dan Campbell Calls Out Pass Protection in Defense of Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions' offensive line could help out quarterback Jared Goff more, according to head coach Dan Campbell.

John Maakaron

Calls for Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff to be benched have started to increase. 

On a damp and dreary Sunday afternoon, Lions head coach Dan Campbell wanted to emphasize the run against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

The oblique injury to Goff in the first half likely forced the coaching staff to turn to the run even more in the second half, especially given the success D'Andre Swift, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson had on the ground. 

In the first quarter, Detroit's new signal-caller recorded -1 yards of passing. 

In regulation, Goff's statistical numbers continue to be anemic, as he went 11-of-20 for 54 yards, prior to the start of the overtime period. 

"It’s hard to say that he shouldn’t be the guy right now," Campbell told reporters on Monday. "It’s hard to say that, man. Because, ah man, there again, every time we tried to throw it in dropback, just about, our protection breaks down." 

Also, pass-protection breakdowns have contributed to tight end T.J. Hockenson not being as productive in the offense as he should be. 

Campbell has acknowledged in recent interviews that plays have been draw up for the third-year tight end, but breakdowns in pass protection have impacted Goff's ability to get the ball to Hockenson.

With Campbell likely calling plays again this weekend, it will be interesting to note how much the passing attack is modified, following a Week 10 tie on the road. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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