Jared Goff’s journey with the Detroit Lions has been anything but conventional, filled with adversity and doubt. However, one person has stood by him through thick and thin: head coach Dan Campbell. Goff praises Campbell for never losing faith in him, even during the most difficult periods of his career.

A deep gratitude for Dan Campbell’s faith

Reflecting on their time together, Goff admitted that there were moments when Campbell could have easily given up on him, particularly during the early fights. Goff recalled the team’s disastrous 0-10-1 start to 2021, followed by a 3-13-1 finish, and how Campbell held his own. Despite outside pressure, including fans and the media calling for heads to roll, Campbell never turned his back on his quarterback.

“He was the head coach of a team that was 0-10-1, and at the end of the season we had a record of 3-13-1,” Goff told Michael Silver of The Athletic. “Then I could have done it; could have made it in the middle of the first season; We could have done it the next year when we started 1-6. And he never did that. And I’m grateful for that.”

That unwavering support from Campbell played a crucial role in Goff’s ability to overcome doubt and succeed in Detroit, and he continues to express his gratitude for his coach’s loyalty.

Motivation behind Jared Goff’s Super Bowl dream

As Goff continues his redemption story, now leading the Lions to one of their most successful seasons in recent memory, he reveals his motivation goes beyond just proving the doubters wrong. While the criticism he has faced over the years has certainly added fuel to his fire, Goff’s primary motivation is wanting to win for the city of Detroit.

“The last four years of everyone telling you you weren’t good enough, and you kind of turned away from that and said, ‘Hey, take care of me.’ Let’s see. Let’s see what happens,” Goff said. “And that motivates me. But that doesn’t motivate me so much as the desire to win for this city.”

Goff’s desire to bring a championship to Detroit is palpable. As his journey continues from being traded by the Los Angeles Rams to leading the Lions to the playoffs, Goff’s heart belongs to the city of Detroit and its passionate, appreciative fan base.

A grateful quarterback and the city’s hero

As the Lions now push toward their first Super Bowl appearance in decades, Goff continues to embody what the city of Detroit holds dear: resilience, courage and a burning desire to help the people who believe in you succeed. His bond with Campbell, coupled with his unwavering commitment to the Lions and their fans, only strengthens his mission to lead the team to the ultimate prize.

As Goff’s name is chanted around the world this Thanksgiving and his comeback story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Jared Goff is exactly where he wants to be and he is determined to bring a Super Bowl to Detroit.