It was never really a question, but the Detroit Lions confirmed Jared Goff is their quarterback with a four-year, $212 million contract extension this offseason. For the next four years, if not the full five counting this year, Goff isn’t going anywhere barring something completely unforeseen.
At some point, as Goff’s contract nears an end, it will become time for the Lions to consider who their next quarterback will be. But that time is not now, next year, the year after that….and names who aren’t Goff can’t even be fully known or comprehended right now.
In this industry, “hot takes” emerge. Some sports networks have dedicated sections of their programming to debate. On the textual front, items that don’t necessarily merit it are referred to be “click bait” by individuals who prefer to use that crutch instead of simply stating their dislike for anything.
But there’s one wacky idea out there that I and others can’t get our heads around.
A wild, incomprehensible take for who the Lions quarterback should be in 2025
Marissa Myers of TWSN appears to have overlooked all the Lions have stated about Goff, which is supported by their contractual investment. After seeing this tweet from Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit (NSFW in one place), I knew I had to find the article.
Myers discussed Goff’s well-known and plainly identifiable flaws (he suffers under pressure unlike any other quarterback and lacks mobility). Referring back to the fact that Goff will be 30 in October, she went all out.
“...Goff will be 30, and for the Lions to keep their recent string of success going, they need to get a young quarterback under center that will lead the team for the foreseeable future. The quarterback that will have the most success in doing so will come from free agency in Justin Fields.”
“With Fields being 26 by next year’s free agency, he has the potential to become the Lions’ franchise quarterback for the future. With his new skills that go beyond what Goff provides, the offense under Ben Johnson would fully be opened up. Not to mention, Fields paired with Amon-Ra St. Brown would create a new top duo, and with his rushing ability and Jahmyr Gibbs, the backfield would become as strong as ever. Overall, making Fields the ideal quarterback for the team.”
