John Morton is making a familiar return to the Denver Broncos as their passing game coordinator, a role he's excelled in before. This move reunites him with head coach Sean Payton, under whom he previously thrived both with the Broncos and the New Orleans Saints back in 2006.
Morton's journey back to Denver comes after a challenging stint with the Detroit Lions, where he faced hurdles like questionable play-calling and communication issues. Despite a promising start with a high-scoring offense, the Lions struggled with consistency, leading to Morton being relieved of his play-calling duties mid-season.
Now, Morton steps back into a Broncos team that finished 14-3, showcasing a young quarterback who's taken them to the playoffs in his first two seasons. The expectations are sky-high, but Morton won't be burdened with play-calling or running the entire offense, as those responsibilities remain with Payton and newly promoted OC Davis Webb.
Morton's wealth of experience-nearly three decades in coaching-will undoubtedly be a boon for the Broncos' young offense. While the Lions and Broncos won't face off this season unless it's in Super Bowl LXI, all eyes will be on how Morton influences Denver's passing game and how it stacks up against the Lions under their new leadership.