Netflix released a new sneak peek at the upcoming season of “Quarterback” on Monday, featuring a snippet of Jared Goff talking about his warm welcome with the Detroit Lions.
“This is what it feels like to truly be wanted and to have these guys behind you,” Goff said.
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The clip posted on Monday on Instagram features commentary from Goff, head coach Dan Campbell, and general manager Brad Holmes talking about the initial conversations the three had when Goff knew he was coming to Detroit in 2021. The Los Angeles Rams traded Goff, a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2021 third-round pick to the Lions for Matthew Stafford.
“I answer the phone and Brad sounds like he’s out of breath,” Goff said. “And you know, he’s “Jared! Thank God we got you on the phone. We’re so excited to have you here.'”
Holmes called the opportunity to get Goff in the trade a “no-brainer,” saying they needed someone as resilient as Goff for the struggles they were about to go through that upcoming season. The Lions finished that season 3-13-1.
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“I remember the call and I remember my excitement, and I just wanted to make sure he understood how excited we were — how excited I was,” Campbell said. “‘You’re going to be part of the foundation… You’re ours. You’re going to belong with us.'”
Goff has led the Lions to back-to-back NFC North championships and the team’s first playoff win in three decades. The new season of “Quarterback,” featuring Goff, Joe Burrow, and Kirk Cousins releases July 8.
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: ‘Quarterback’ preview: Jared Goff reflects on first call with Lions