Piff Perkins
Veteran
I'm not worried about Goof. He's had some duds each of the past two seasons and winds up fine in the long run. There's enough of a track record not to be concerned about him.
Ben Johnson is another thing. I'd like to add that for all the worries about Tampa's run defense, Detroit wound up averaging 5.1 yards per carry today (Gibbs at 6.5; Monty at 3.2).
I think the increase in deep shots for Jamo may be convincing Goff to attempt more throws he usually passed on last season. One of the few endzone shots today as to Jamo being double covered and one of the INTs was in double coverage as well. He's not taking check downs as much as he used to. I refuse to believe it's solely due to Josh Reynods being gone because LaPorta can run the same routes. He's just making bad decisions...I expect he'll calm down.
Johnson though....ehh. I don't think the scheme has been figured out. I just think he's getting too cute while also refusing to establish the run. And the tempo and flow of the offense is trash. LaPorta is a top 5 TE in the league, there is no real reason not to get him involved. Same with Amon Ra last week. Some of the routes he ran today were right there last week but the focus wasn't there from Johnson. My question...how many Ls are we gonna pile up before something changes. Because clearly last week didn't change a damn thing in his mind.
I watch the coordinator interviews and it's hilarious how Glenn always gets more antagonism and challenge from the media, whereas Johnson goes up there smiling and having fun without facing tough questions. It's like the press, fans, etc are so enthralled by having a coordinator other teams want to hire that nobody sees what's going on. I'd bet money sports radio will include all types of complaints about Baker "throwing it all over" the Lions (he didn't), not being able to stop the run (we did), etc while Johnson goes untouched.
is it shots fired , facts or all the above
