In the newly released trailer for the Netflix series NFL Quarterback Season 2, Jared Goff makes a striking comeback to Tom Brady’s earlier praise of the Detroit Lions offense. The trailer dropped on Monday, drawing attention as Brady’s voice can be heard admiring the Lions from the FOX broadcast booth last season.
During the preview, Brady says,
“I’d love to be the quarterback of this offense. It’s just so much fun.”
Seconds later, the spotlight shifts to Goff, who responds directly:
“Yeah, too bad, Tom. You’re retired.”
Season 2 is set to premiere on Tuesday, July 8, featuring Jared Goff alongside Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow and Atlanta Falcons’ Kirk Cousins. The series offers an intimate view of their individual 2024 campaigns, which unfolded very differently for each quarterback.
Profiles of Three Quarterbacks and Their 2024 Seasons
Joe Burrow’s season was disrupted early by injury, limiting his time on the field, while Kirk Cousins faced a major challenge in Atlanta after losing his starting role to rookie Michael Penix Jr. Meanwhile, Jared Goff led the Detroit Lions to an impressive 15-2 record, securing the top seed in the NFC and positioning the team as strong Super Bowl contenders.
Jared Goff Embraces a New Offensive Challenge with Detroit
As Detroit’s leader, Goff has transformed the Lions into a true championship threat. With key offensive contributors such as Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta, Detroit’s offense ranked among the NFL’s most exciting. This marks Goff’s 10th year in the league as he works with newly appointed offensive coordinator John Morton.
The Lions have traditionally balanced their attack, but offseason adjustments suggest the passing game will play a bigger role in 2025. Goff described adapting to Morton’s system during minicamp:
“It’s a fun challenge,” Goff said during minicamp, referring to learning Morton’s system. “It’s new stuff. It’s new communication.”
Goff’s on-field results support his impact, with 4,629 passing yards and 37 touchdowns last season, maintaining a consistent performance level near 4,600 yards in recent years. Considering opposing defenses will focus on containing Detroit’s strong running attack, the passing game could become even more critical for the team’s success next season.
This season also marks the second consecutive year a Detroit star appears in a Netflix NFL documentary. In 2024, Amon-Ra St. Brown was featured in the series Receiver, underscoring the Lions’ rising national profile.