It seems like a foregone conclusion that at some point in the near future—whether it be this year, next year or a couple down the round—the Detroit Lions must develop a young quarterback. You could even make the argument that Jared Goff, still just 27 years old, has room to grow in his game.
Developing a quarterback is an essential part of the game in today’s NFL, and it’s natural to wonder if the Lions—with a first-time offensive coordinator in Ben Johnson and a quarterbacks coach in Mark Brunell, who is just in his second year of coaching at the NFL level—are capable of effectively grooming a young passer.