Amon-Ra St. Brown, a wide receiver with the Detroit Lions, is a huge fan of Jared Goff and isn’t afraid to admit it. In a recent appearance on ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III’s podcast “RG3 and The Ones,” St. Brown candidly answered a slew of questions about the team’s culture, the Lions’ recent playoff journey, and his quarterback’s future with the team.
Griffin asked St. Brown whether Goff’s forthcoming contract with the organization is worth more than $45 million per year.
Reports state that Goff and the Lions are in the middle of ongoing contract negotiations, looking to hammer out a deal that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise. St. Brown answered the question, happily co-signing Goff to earn a big deal.
“He’s accurate, he commands the offense, all the stuff you want in a quarterback. When you look at the Detroit Lions’ history, I mean, when’s the last time we went this deep in the playoffs, won this many games? When we first got there, like I said, we only won three games. So to see what he’s done with this Detroit football team from two years, three years ago to now; he’s winning games.
“I think winning is a big part of this sport, especially for a quarterback. So that’s what he’s doing. He’s winning games. And you go look at his stats too, they’re up there with some of the best quarterbacks in this league. He’s worth every dollar that he gets and I can’t wait for him to get paid and be a part of his future for a very long time.”
Last season, Goff led the Lions to their first 12-win season since 1991. He also helped lead the Lions to their first two postseason victories at Ford Field, defeating his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wildcard and divisional rounds, respectively. However, their playoff run ended with a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC final.
