Locker room buzz: St. Brown on trolling shirt, Joseph's TD, Branch's ejection and former teammate shares what Lions would be getting in Za'Darius Smith
Green Bay — Here’s what I learned bouncing around the Detroit Lions’ locker room following the team’s 24-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Fashion choices
Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown arrived at Lambeau looking to make a statement, stepping off the team bus in a black hoodie with plain white wording that read, “Greenbay (sic) sucks.”
For anyone who has ever watched St. Brown’s podcast with his brother, Equanimeous, you understand how much they enjoy banter. Asked what kind of statement he was trying to send with his fashion decision, Amon-Ra cracked a wry smile.
“Just having fun with it,” St. Brown said. “I got beer poured on me last year, so, you know, giving a little something, something back to them.”
St. Brown did a victory lap after the game, celebrating with the healthy contingent of Lions fans who showed up for the road matchup. But he was thrilled to get into the locker room and out of the cold and the rain. He marveled at how well quarterback Jared Goff was able to operate in the conditions.
“It was super impressive,” St. Brown said. “I'm out there freezing my ass off and I don't know how he can possibly throw it in that weather, in the rain, the wind. Credit to him, he's put the work in.”
The duo’s connection has reached new heights as of late. The last 30 throws Goff has made to St. Brown have resulted in completions, while the receiver matched the franchise record with six consecutive games with a receiving touchdown.
“That's pretty crazy, huh?” Goff said. “He's the friendliest target I've ever thrown to and I'm lucky to play with him. I hope to play with him for quite some time. He's a hard worker, he does everything right. I love him.”