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Jared Goff catching on at Lions camp, but receivers must catch up

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Taking over for one of the greatest quarterbacks in franchise history in Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff reported to Detroit Lions training camp with few expectations from the outside world.

Inside the Lions' training facility though, he’s starting to win teammates over -- even in the large shadow that Stafford left behind.

“I’m no quarterback expert by any means, but you hear about guys having good arms and then to actually see them throw it in person,” said Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker. “You see a guy throw a ball and he throws it well and you’re like ‘aw that’s what it’s supposed to look like’ and put it on a dime where it’s supposed to be.