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Jared Goff is ‘Fired Up’ to ‘Bring a Super Bowl’ to Detroit

Author Anne Erickson
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Jared Goff is going to be the Detroit Lions’ quarterback for years to come, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. In fact, Goff wants to do something no other Lions quarterback has ever done: bring a Super Bowl to Detroit. Goff gushed about his love for the city and Detroit Lions fans during a press conference on Thursday (May 16), which was aimed at having the quarterback talk about his new, big deal with the franchise.

Jared Goff Wants to ‘Bring a Super Bowl’ to Detroit

Goff recently took the Detroit Lions to their first NFC championship game in 30 years and also brought home a NFC North championship win. He and the Lions were so close to making it to the Super Bowl but folded under the pressure against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game. Now, the veteran quarterback has signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the Lions, plus a $73 million signing bonus. He’s the second-highest player in the NFL, just behind Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Goff came from the Los Angeles Rams, and he remembers signing a big deal with them, too, years ago. Back then, it was a four-year, $134 million contract with the Rams under Sean McVay. But, this time, Goff says it’s much more special. “Absolutely. A lot more,” Goff said about what his contract extension means in Detroit verses Los Angeles in a press conference. “Doing it in a place like this, where the fans are so passionate and care so much, and how honored I am to be their quarterback and be their leader. And to play for Dan and play for Ben, Brunell, and all the other coaches, and play with these teammates, it is really special. It’s something I’ll remember forever.”

So, what is Goff’s ultimate goal in Detroit? It’s simple: Bring a Super Bowl to the Motor City. “It’s a good chapter closing of the last three years if you want to say, but now I’m more driven and more fired up than ever to go even harder and put the pedal to the metal even more to bring a Super Bowl to this city,” Goff said in the press conference. “And that’s what’s most important. One day, I won’t be the quarterback here, and (I want to be) able to look back on those days that I am and that I was with no regrets and knowing that I did everything I could to try and make that happen.” Listen to my interview with Jared Goff on my podcast, “The Squad with Anne Erickson.”

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

7 Super Early Super Bowl Contenders for Next Season

  • 7. Seattle Seahawks

    One thing I like about this list is that I’m not necessarily even picking teams that made it to the playoffs this year. I’m picking teams that I think could be strong enough next season. The Seattle Seahawks are one of those teams. Their new coach, Mike Macdonald, is the former defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. Enough said. This guy is golden. Seattle’s defense is going to improve drastically with him at the helm, and they could go all the way very soon.

  • 6. Buffalo Bills

    The Buffalo Bills missed the playoffs by a hair. They played so well against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it just wasn’t enough. Josh Allen is a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback, but he hasn’t taken them there. Will next year be the year? Maybe.

  • 5. Houston Texans

    The Houston Texans will be the team to beat very soon. They pulled off an incredible season with a rookie coach and quarterback. They’re just getting started. The team got first place in AFC South this season but lost in the divisional round to the Baltimore Ravens.

  • 4. Baltimore Ravens

    Speaking of the Baltimore Ravens, I’m still shocked that they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. I think pretty much everyone was surprised. But, Lamar Jackson is back next year, and he’s not going to let it slip away again. Next year could be their year.

  • 3. Philadelphia Eagles

    It was a massive decline for the Philadelphia Eagles towards the end of last season. Everything fell apart at the seems. But, the Eagles have legacy, and they have Jalen Hurts. As long as he’s healthy, the Eagles will be back next year ready to fight.

  • 2. Green Bay Packers

    Yikes. Can the Green Bay Packers really be this good already? They almost upset the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs this year. Jordan Love is the real deal. Watch out for this young team next year.

  • 1. Detroit Lions

    Okay, yes, I’m a Detroit Lions fan, born and raised. But, I think there’s reason to believe that the Detroit Lions can and will be back next year. They’ve had a taste of victory, and they liked it. Plus, golden guy Ben Johnson is coming back to Detroit, and he wants to take the Lions all the way. Jared Goff is playing fantastic football, too. The Lions could really make it to their first Super Bowl next season. What do you think? Let me know here.

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