Dan Campbell: 'You're Good Enough for Detroit, Jared Goff'
All week, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff attempted to downplay the significance of playing against his former team and the importance of Detroit attempting to capture its first playoff win in decades.
The current roster has repeatedly expressed it does not shoulder the burden of years of futility, but understands why the Lions' past still haunts fans and is brought up by pundits.
After Goff left the field victorious against the Los Angles Rams Sunday, a locker room chanting his name awaited.
Detroit's veteran signal-caller is among the most popular members of the roster, due to his demeanor and competitive spirit.
Prior to the game, fans chanted his name, seemingly wanting to credit the veteran for the team being in its current position while dismissing the national narrative that the game was about the return of Matthew Stafford to Ford Field.
“Yeah, they’re amazing, man. They’re amazing. I’m very fortunate to be playing for these people here and to be playing for this city and this organization, and to be able to enjoy special moments like that. I don’t take it for granted," said Goff, when asked about the fans sticking around after the game "And, things happen in weird ways, and it’s been a three-year road to get to this point to enjoy that moment, and it was a sweet one. But, with that being said, we’ve got some more games that we want to win now.”
On Sunday, Detroit's third-year head coach gave the 29-year-old a game ball, after discussing why general manager Brad Holmes also deserved one for the work he has done to build a competitive roster.
"You're good enough for Detroit, Jared Goff," Campbell expressed.
A celebratory video closes with Goff excitedly pumping up his team, reminding his teammates there is still more to accomplish.
