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Lions Had 'Dialogue' with Jared Goff's Agent about New Contract

Detroit Lions and Jared Goff's agent are in a good place currently.

John Maakaron

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Detroit's Lions quarterback Jared Goff is entering a pivotal season for an organization looking to take significant strides forward. 

Speaking with 97.1 The Ticket following the draft, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes was asked if the organization was nearing a new contract extension with Goff.  

"We've had (internal) dialogue there," said Holmes. "We've had dialogue with his agent, and we're in a good place right now." 

Goff, 28, still has two years remaining on his current deal. 

Detroit could decide to start the process of reworking a deal for its current signal-caller. 

According to the Free Press, it is believed the organization is trending towards awarding Goff a new contract in the next 15 months. 

Speculation regarding Goff's future has started to increase, especially after the team decided to draft Hendon Hooker. 

One aspect that could expedite his transition into becoming an NFL starter is his age. 

"I mean you’re mindful of it," said Holmes. "You don’t ignore it, but we look at the positive part of that, and the quarterback position, it entails maturity. I think that’s the positive thing you’re getting when you’re dealing with a quarterback, is that him being 25, he’s a mature young man, and he showed us that throughout this process. You’re aware of it, and you understand it. But, it really wasn’t a deterrent in our decision.”

Holmes has reiterated on numerous occasions that Goff is the team's starter and there is not any added pressure on Hooker to perform or play before he is ready. 

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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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