No panic button being pressed in Detroit Lions camp after disappointing Week 1, per OC John Morton

Following a disheartening 27-13 defeat in the first week against the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton made it clear that the team is not "in panic mode" at the Lions' facility.

The offense was off, and the running game was quite poor, with the carry average being only around 2.1 yards. However, Morton points out that the majority of issues are fixable and result from talking and executing plays correctly, rather than the team experiencing systemic breakdowns.

John Morton says Week 1 struggles are fixable

Morton referred to actual, touchable problems instead of unclear conceptual issues. The barely nonexistent running game was a showcase of one of the major fears the team had: they managed only 46 rushing yards on 22 attempts.

When there is no standard ground attack, things like play-action become hard to create, which is causing trouble for quarterback Jared Goff and the receivers.

Although Morton thinks that the offensive errors were a result of things such as missed assignments, bad communication, and lack of sharpness, which are aspects that can be improved through practice, he still maintains that the negative performance is not something to be worried about. He stated, “It’s being addressed, it’s being fixed,” Morton said.

“Again, taking some of these plays out where there’s not a lot of communication, you know, going on the road, we didn’t do a lot of shifting and things like that. It’s going to be fixed.” The opinion of the coaches is that they are on the same page when they say that a terrible game does not tell the whole story about the team's potential.Also Read: Watch: Lions rookie Isaac TeSlaa delivers insane one-handed touchdown catch against Green Bay Packers

Dan Campbell stresses accountability and fundamentals

Dan Campbell, the head coach of the Lions, also stressed that knowing the basics well is very important before going into more complicated projects.

The criticism the offensive line received, which was their inability to make space for both the running and passing plays, has been their most recent issue.

They are currently considering backup plans in case there are more injuries affecting the line. For instance, a new player, Giovanni Manu, might take over if left tackle Taylor Decker is out. The team is still focusing on improving their communication, execution, and getting everyone on the same level, rather than drastically changing the playbook or making big changes.The first game of the season did not go well and revealed several weaknesses in the team; however, John Morton and the Lions' coaching staff seem to be quite confident. They see the problems as solvable and are mentally prepared to go through their playbook and work through these issues even faster than other teams. The confrontation next week against the Chicago Bears will be a crucial moment to see if the changes will be effective when put into practice, but from what we hear from the inside, there is a strong determination instead of a state of alarm.