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The Detroit Lions could have lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the coaching carousel this offseason or last. Instead, he chose to stick around, keeping a crucial component of their ascent into a winning team. There was plenty of outside interest for Johnson, who has helped the Lions become a high-scoring offense over his two […]

The Washington Commanders are moving forward with Dan Quinn as their new head coach and are naturally embracing him as one of the people entrusted to lead the franchise out of the doldrums and back into the playoffs. Though, the process to getting him to the nation’s capital was definitely not a smooth one. One […]

For the second straight year, Ben Johnson is returning to the Detroit Lions. In both years he was available as a coaching option, Johnson was a strong favorite for many teams. As the architect behind the Lions’ devastating offense, Johnson was considered a near-lock to be a coach. Both years, though, Johnson instead returned to […]

The Washington Commanders were the final team looking for a new head coach, and on Thursday morning, they finally picked who their new leader will be. After an extensive hiring process, the Commanders have picked former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to be their new head coach, meaning all 32 teams in the NFL […]

For a second straight season, one of the hottest up-and-coming head coaches in the league is turning down offers. The Detroit Lions’ second-year offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, is deciding to stay with where he has now called home for the last five seasons, where he originally started as an offensive quality control coach before making […]

Recently, head coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions saw their magical 2023-24 NFL season come to an end with a soul-crushing loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, causing the team to miss out on a chance for its first-ever Super Bowl. The Lions actually led this game by 17 […]

While the Washington Commanders had been linked to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, the news that Johnson is staying put in Detroit means that the Commanders will have to look elsewhere for their next head coach. Johnson’s name started circulating more after the Lions lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title […]

The NFL head coaching carousel is coming to an end slowly with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders as the only openings left. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was expected to be a finalist for both jobs. However, Johnson has decided to stick around in Detroit for at least one more year, per Tom […]

There are a lot of rumors surrounding the head coaching openings with the Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks, with Ben Johnson heavily connected to the Commanders, and Dan Quinn heavily connected to the Seahawks. Many believe that those hires are nearly foregone conclusions, but ESPN insider Adam Schefter poured some cold water on that […]

The Detroit Lions’ surprising season came to an end with a tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Now, the rumors will pick up again regarding Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson as both coordinators have been popular names in the head coaching cycle. The Washington Commanders appear to be the […]

The Washington Commanders are playing the long game in search of their newest head coach. Two candidates still in the picture are Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Washington is casting a wide net, although ESPN insider Adam Schefter mentions Johnson is seen as the favorite to land […]

After moving on from Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are searching far and wide for their next head coach. Watching the Detroit Lions’ playoff run has given the Falcons some ideas. Atlanta has requested second in-person interviews with both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, via Michael Rothstein of ESPN. The Falcons can’t officially conduct those […]

The Detroit Lions are having one of the best seasons in the history of their franchise, but the negatives are starting to outweigh their success. After a grueling road with head coach Dan Campbell and his staff carrying the Lions from the bottom of the league to Super Bowl contenders, both coordinators for Detroit may […]

The Detroit Lions are back in a painfully familiar scenario. No, we’re not talking about the playoffs: this is the first time in over 30 years that this team has won a postseason game. We’re talking about Detroit’s offensive coordinator Ben Johnson once again being lured by opposing teams in the offseason. Ben Johnson was […]

Recently, the Seattle Seahawks shocked the football world when they announced that they would be parting ways with long time head coach Pete Carroll. Carroll had been patrolling the sidelines in Seattle dating all the way back to 2010 and had found immense success with the franchise, guiding the Seahawks on multiple deep playoff runs, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles completed their stunning late season collapse on Monday night when they were eliminated from the playoffs thanks to a 32-9 loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As a result, the Eagles will now head into an offseason filled with question marks, and the biggest question mark of them all […]

The Washington Commanders have hired a new general manager, bringing in the San Francisco 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters, and with that hiring, the rumors that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be the Commanders’ next head coach are heating up. “The expected hire all the way through. Peters will now work to tab […]

Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots have to do something they haven’t done in two dozen years after parting ways with head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots are in the market for a head coach, with Kraft telling reporters Thursday the team plans to swiftly find Belichick’s successor. So, here are the top-seven replacements […]

After Bill Belichick departed from the New England Patriots, a quarter of the NFL’s 32 franchises are without a head coach. One of those eight teams has been here before, as the Carolina Panthers are searching for their third coach in five seasons after firing Frank Reich less than a year into his tenure. Compared […]

The Carolina Panthers are amongst a wide range of NFL teams looking for a head coach. After a 2-15 season in 2023, the Panthers are going to take the process slow and make sure they bring in a leader with long-term potential. The Panthers have been an average to bottom-tier NFL team for years, but […]

Whether it came as a surprise or not, Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams decided to fire head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday, one day after the dreaded Black Monday, which is typically when coaches are let go. Vrabel is out of Nashville after six seasons, where he posted a 54-45 record and was the 2021 […]

The Carolina Panthers have requested interviews with nine potential candidates to become the team’s next head coach. Before any further information on Carolina’s expansive coaching search is gleaned, though, three highly respected NFL assistants have emerged as betting favorites to succeed Frank Reich on the Panthers’ sidelines. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Baltimore […]

The Washington Commanders are searching for their next head coach and there is no shortage of candidates. Ron Rivera was dismissed after four seasons in charge and Washington will now appoint its sixth head coach since its last playoff win in 2005. Odds have been updated and there’s a new leader in the clubhouse as […]

When Daniel Snyder sold the Washington Commanders to the new ownership group led by Josh Harris and Magic Johnson, it was widely expected that they would put their imprint on the franchise and look to make changes. After a 4-13 season, those expected changes in Washington are beginning to take shape. Both head coach Ron […]

Outside of the Jacksonville Jaguars, there may not be another team in the NFL who squandered a chance at the postseason harder than the Atlanta Falcons. After a 13-8 win over the New York Jets in Week 13, the Falcons had a 6-6 record and a one-game lead over the entire NFC South and a […]

After receiving interest from the Carolina Panthers last offseason (and earlier this season), Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is again reportedly drawing the eye of Panthers owner David Tepper, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Writes Breer, “A lot of folks internally in Carolina think that owner David Tepper will hand Lions OC […]

Who will the next coach of the Los Angeles Chargers be? Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, who’s currently focused on leading the Wolverines in the national championship game, has been linked to the position. However, another candidate has reportedly emerged, per Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN. The ESPN article states that Detroit Lions […]

Typically, when a new ownership group buys a professional sports franchise, they tend to clean house and start from scratch with their coaching staff and front office personnel. While it isn’t a guaranteed lock the new Washington Commanders ownership group led by Josh Harris and Magic Johnson will look to do that and move on […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is one of the top head coaching candidates heading into 2024. Johnson has schemed up a Lions offense that is top-5 in total yards, passing yards rushing yards and points per game. His results and the ability to get the best out of players like Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. […]

Some owners around the NFL reportedly have been told that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is looking for at least or around $15 million for a head coach, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. Johnson’s agent Richmond Flowers III quickly fired back at this report: “I’m told personnel around the league are discussing […]

The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich earlier this week after a brutal 1-10 start to the season. Now, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is expected to receive interest from the Panthers, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports: “Lions OC Ben Johnson is currently expected to receive interest from the Panthers again […]

When they drafted quarterback Bryce Young No. 1 overall, the Carolina Panthers thought they were on track to turn their franchise around under new coach Frank Reich. Twelve weeks into the 2023 season, and less than a year after bringing in Young and Reich, the Panthers are back at square one. Carolina dropped to 1-10th […]

The Carolina Panthers’ circle of ineptitude under new owner David Tepper continues with yet another coaching firing. David Tepper bought control of the Panthers back in 2018. Excluding interim head coaches, the Panthers will be on their fourth head coach in six years after the announcement on Monday that head coach Frank Reich got fired […]

The Frank Reich era is over for the Carolina Panthers, who decided to part ways with the head coach after a 1-10 start to the 2023 NFL regular season. While Carolina has already named an interim replacement for Reich, the Panthers are still expected to search for a permanent man for the job. Panthers move […]

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs didn’t get quite as many touches as some expected in his debut game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first game, Gibbs put up 42 yards on seven carries, and two receptions for 18 yards. It’s not uncommon for a rookie to be eased into more playing […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson received a lot of interest in head coaching jobs this offseason, but he decided to stay with the Lions for another year, and he said that quarterback Jared Goff is one of the reasons that he decided to stay. “He’s one of the biggest reasons why I didn’t want […]

The Detroit Lions’ future looks great. They have many highly talented players and a coaching staff that knows how to get the most out of the team highlighted by head coach Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson saw plenty of interest from teams with head coaching vacancies but opted to stay with Detroit. […]

The Detroit Lions’ offense was the main reason why they came oh-so-close to breaking their playoff drought. Much has been made about offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s work in turning this unit into one of the best in the league. His excellence led to him getting head coaching interest, but he decided to stay in Detroit. The […]

Despite interest from multiple teams, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is not going to make a switch to another franchise. Instead, he will be staying with the Lions to try to help Detroit sustain its momentum following an inspiring run in the 2022 NFL season (via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network). #Lions OC […]