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Campbell likens Goff’s processing speed to Drew Brees
9/4/2026, 4:15:05 AM
Coach Campbell’s background with Brees
Dan Campbell served as an assistant head coach and tight-end coach for the New Orleans Saints from 2016 through 2020. During that span he worked directly with Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees, observing the veteran’s preparation and decision-making. Campbell has repeatedly referenced that experience when evaluating Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
Goff’s recent performance metrics
In the most recent season, Goff completed 68.0 % of his passes for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns and eight interceptions, helping Detroit finish with a 9-8 record. He ranked second in the league in both passing yards and touchdown passes and posted a passer rating of 105.5, earning his fifth Pro Bowl selection. The previous year, his overall completion rate was 72 % and his accuracy under duress stood at 63.9 %, placing him among the NFL’s top three in that category.
Public reaction and coach’s response
Campbell’s comparison sparked a wave of commentary on social media.
Verbatim Quotes
- “His processing speed reminds me of (Drew)Brees. He sees,” — Dan Campbell, detroit lions coach
- “He'll take it on the chin,” — Dan Campbell, detroit lions coach
- “But as we know, it doesn’t matter. I mean, we can’t change that. Like, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is we keep winning,” — Dan Campbell, detroit lions coach
