Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has developed a deep bond with quarterback Jared Goff since joining the team, and his admiration for Goff’s leadership continues to grow. From his very first day in Detroit, Goff has had Williams’ back, showing unwavering trust in the young wide receiver even when he made mistakes.
Goff’s Trust and Confidence in Williams
Williams recalls the early days when Goff’s confidence in him was made abundantly clear. After Williams dropped the first pass Goff threw him last season, Goff didn’t hesitate to reassure him. “Just come back the next play,” Goff said, showing his faith in Williams’ ability to bounce back. “It’s not going to deter me from throwing him the ball. It never will. As long as he keeps getting himself open, I’m going to keep delivering him the ball and he’ll make those plays.”
This trust has remained constant throughout Williams’ career, and it has only grown stronger. In this season’s win over the Texans, when Williams dropped a pass early in the game, Goff went right back to him, targeting him on the same route for a key first-down on Detroit’s first touchdown drive. Later, even after Williams was too shallow on a deep route that led to an interception, Goff didn’t hesitate to give him another shot, hitting him for a big gain on a touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Williams rewarded Goff’s faith with what he called the best catch of his career.
Goff’s Influence on Williams’ Growth
Williams credits Goff not just for his faith in him, but for teaching him a valuable lesson about maintaining focus through adversity. “I used to drop the ball a lot, I used to just go out there and drop the ball and then drop my head,” Williams admitted. But Goff, with his poise and steady leadership, taught him to reset. “He told me, ‘If I throw an interception or something, I can’t go drop my head. I gotta go to the next play.’”
This mindset has made a profound impact on Williams’ game, helping him stay mentally strong when things don’t go according to plan. “I think that just carries off and falls onto his other teammates and everybody looks at it as just like, next play, if something bad happens,” Williams explained. “He’s our leader, he’s our quarterback and we got a lot of faith in him.”
Williams Backs Goff’s MVP Case
Williams also expressed his support for Goff in the MVP debate, believing that the stats speak for themselves. “Just look at the stats. It’s there. 12-1 team. I don’t know how many yards he got, 25-plus touchdowns in three (straight years), I just think he’s a great player,” Williams said. “He’s more the reason why we’re winning games, because he just takes control of the game.”
With the Lions’ stellar record and Goff’s steady hand at quarterback, Williams believes the MVP discussion should undoubtedly include his QB. And when it comes to his personal preference, Williams has no doubt: “I just like my quarterback better,” he added with a smile.
Goff’s leadership and faith in his teammates, including Williams, have been key to the Lions’ success this season. As the team marches toward the playoffs, Goff’s impact continues to be felt in a big way, both on and off the field.
