Overview
- Morton said he hopes to remain with Detroit and does not require a return to play-calling to stay.
- Campbell took over play-calling after a Nov. 2 loss to the Vikings, with Morton retaining the OC title and focusing on the passing game.
- Morton continues to prepare as if he is calling plays and says he has learned from Campbell’s approach to blending the run game and tendencies.
- Assessments of the offense differ, with MLive noting efficiency gains under Campbell and the Free Press reporting better record and scoring when Morton called plays (5-3, 29.9 ppg vs. 3-5, 26.8 ppg).
- The Lions were eliminated from playoff contention after a 23-10 loss to Minnesota, and Morton cited persistent offensive line shuffling as a factor in the unit’s inconsistency.