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After the Washington Commanders eliminated the Detroit Lions from the playoffs in the divisional round, the Chicago Bears became the week’s biggest winners. Throughout their offseason—as a team that didn’t make the playoffs—the Bears and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been a pairing that many believed could happen. And on Monday afternoon, the two sides […]

While four teams are still battling it out to make it to the Super Bowl and take home the Lombardi Trophy, the other 28 teams have all turned their attention to next season. For some franchises, the means picking out who their next head coach will be. Some of those teams are competing for the […]

Following their 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, the Detroit Lions’ season has come to an end. This means the departures of Lions’ offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are imminent as both coaches have been top candidates for head coaching jobs this cycle. Lions head coach Dan […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. That may sound odd after Detroit got crushed by Washington on Saturday and was eliminated from the playoffs, but it’s true. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise […]

With the Detroit Lions now out of the playoffs, coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are now free to do in-person interviews for head coaching vacancies. Johnson has seemed to be a hot commodity around the league, and he was recently linked to the Las Vegas Raiders because of who they’re interviewing for their general […]

While it does appear that the Chicago Bears’ search for their next head coach has been whittled down to just two candidates — former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson — that doesn’t mean that Bears general manager Ryan Poles would pass on the opportunity to swing for the […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is viewed by many to be a highly coveted candidate for many of the open head coach jobs in the NFL. However, Mike Florio believes there is only one team that has a shot at landing him: the Las Vegas Raiders. Florio spoke to Dan Patrick on the Dan […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a head coach vacancy after a brutal four-win season. With Antonio Pierce out, they are interviewing the top candidates to lead the team with Tom Brady helping call the shots. Ben Johnson is the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator and a top head coaching candidate. Former NFL player Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones […]

The Chicago Bears have probably one of the more intriguing head coaching jobs in the league, and they have a few candidates who have a good chance of being their next leader, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “The Chicago job is a two-horse race between Mike McCarthy and Ben Johnson,” Schultz said on The […]

After playing coy all season about the future of Mike McCarthy and then delaying the inevitable for no comprehensible reason, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys let their veteran head coach go. The Chicago Bears are in need of a new coach after firing Matt Eberflus and the team is interested in McCarthy. But is […]

The Detroit Lions are in the headlines for all of the right reasons. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn have done a masterful job with the 15-2 Lions. However, the duo has been involved in numerous head coaching rumors. Funny enough, Glenn has been the front-runner to be the New Orleans Saints […]

Following the unexpected decision to fire Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders are nearing the selection of their next head coach. The team’s front office will unlikely find this new Raiders head coach. Instead, it could come from NFL legend and Raiders minority owner Tom Brady, who has actively participated in the search. During the […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the teams in the running to land Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching opening, but the presence of incumbent general manager Ryan Poles is complicating things, and Mike Florio believes the team would likely have to part with the general manager to land Johnson, mentioning […]

The Chicago Bears are taking a slow and calculated approach to their head coaching search, and it seems this patience could be related to their interest in Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. As Adam Hoge reported in the CHGO newsletter, the Bears’ methodical process suggests that Johnson is the team’s top choice. Johnson, widely […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Chicago finished the regular season 5-12 and at the bottom of the NFC North division standings. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving and now is on the hunt for a new head coach. Now it seems that […]

The Detroit Lions received a bye in the first round of the playoffs, and they are now getting set to host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round. The Lions are hungry for a Super Bowl and this is a crucial time for the team, but there are some outside distractions. Both Detroit coordinators are […]

Before the Detroit Lions can even play their first 2025 playoff game, teams continue to pursue coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn for vacant head coaching positions. Of them, the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly emerging as strong candidates to land Johnson as their next head coach. One week after firing Antonio Pierce, the Raiders […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been involved in a variety of NFL rumors. He’s led the top offense in the NFL, and many have taken interest. The Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars are at the top of the list. Interestingly enough, the Raiders were ‘enamored’ with Johnson, according to an […]

Although the Dallas Cowboys have not advanced to the NFC Championship in nearly 30 years, they still know how to stay interesting. For better or worse, owner Jerry Jones is a master headline-maker. His franchise is among the most valuable in professional sports. But his team’s fan base probably also ranks high in cardiologist appointments. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Las Vegas finished the regular season with a record of 4-13, which resulted in ownership firing first-year head coach Antonio Pierce. Now the Raiders are searching for a new head coach, which could create an awkward situation […]

As the Chicago Bears begin their head coaching search after firing Matt Eberflus midseason, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is one of the top names for the job. As an incredibly profound offensive play-caller, pairing Johnson with Caleb Williams is something many Bears fans are hopeful for. However, on Friday night, a group of […]

Even though the Detroit Lions earned the top seed on the NFC side of the NFL Playoffs bracket and have a bye during the Wild Card Round, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has had a very busy week. The 38-year-old play-caller is surely busy putting a game plan together for Detroit’s eventual Divisional Round game, but he’s […]

The New England Patriots seem to have their eyes on Mike Vrabel as their top choice for their head coach, but they are still keeping all options open. They’ll soon have an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and he might be the tipping point on if they go with Vrabel as their […]

The Detroit Lions had an incredible 2024-25 regular season. It was historic by their standards, and a 15-2 regular season with a 6-0 record against the NFC North and an 11-1 record against the rest of the NFC is nothing to scoff at. There are organizations all across the NFL that would give up nearly […]

The Chicago Bears are casting a wide net as they look for their next head coach. But even as names get added to the search, one candidate is seen in a higher class than the rest. Current Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is the favorite (+100) to be named next head coach of the […]

After a disappointing season, the Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson as they look for a new voice to lead the locker room. There will be several names to look out for when talking about the Jaguars vacant spot, and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was at the top of the list. Now, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired Doug Pederson after a brutal 4-13 season. A Super Bowl Champion with the Eagles, Pederson made the playoffs his first year in Jacksonville but could not get back the last two years. But many around the league thought Trent Baalke would lose the general manager job. Now, as the head coach […]

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson turned down head coaching opportunities last offseason, and while many expect him to take a job this offseason, it remains a possibility that he could stay in Detroit under Dan Campbell once again, according to a new ESPN report. “Even with all that was reported above, some people I […]

The New England Patriots are in the market for a head coach again this offseason, as they fired Jerod Mayo after just one year with the team. Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has immediately emerged as the frontrunner to land this gig, but there’s another candidate in Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson […]

It sure sounds like former Seattle Seahawks and USC Trojans head coach Pete Carroll wants to get back on the sidelines, and the Chicago Bears just so happen to have an opening that could be a good fit. Ironically enough, the Bears’ greatest hope right now is a former USC quarterback, No. 1 overall pick […]

The offseason is here for the NFL teams that didn’t make the playoffs, and some of those teams are looking for a new head coach. The hottest name in the market right now is Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Johnson has been a major part of the recent Lions surge, and […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Jacksonville finished the regular season with a 4-13 record and now holds a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. As a result, the Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday. Now the Jaguars are on the […]

After ending their regular season with a bang, the Chicago Bears are now re-focusing on filling their head coach vacancy. One of the biggest names interviewing for the job is current Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Quarterback Caleb Williams will be keeping a close eye on who the Bears interview. His rookie season saw […]

After making their decision on Doug Pederson, the Jacksonville Jaguars bewildered NFL observers by keeping GM Trent Baalke. However, Jaguars fans are dreaming of Ben Johnson after Shad Khan’s harsh “predictable” take. Khan said the team’s approach turned stale, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. #Jaguars owner Shad Khan in an ongoing […]

In a move that isn’t surprising to most, Doug Pederson has been fired as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Under Pederson, the Jaguars finished the 2024 campaign with a 4-13 record after suffering a 26-23 overtime defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. While it’s surprising that Jacksonville general manager […]

The list of teams who will be on the hunt for their next head coach will be growing over the next 24 to 48 hours, but since November, when Matt Eberflus was fired a year too late, the Chicago Bears have known that this is the position they would find themselves in on January 6th. […]

Jerod Mayo is no longer the New England Patriots head coach as Robert Kraft and the front office are set to begin their first real head coaching search in 25 years. The Patriots fired Mayo shortly after their win in Sunday’s season finale against the Buffalo Bills. The victory was just the fourth of Mayo’s […]

When the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, there is a lot on the line. The winner will get the No. 1 seed in the NFC and head out to a bye week, while the loser will head to Tampa Bay or Atlanta to play a road playoff game against the […]

The Chicago Bears might be at the lowest point in their franchise’s history. That spans a long length of time. Mired in a 10-game losing streak, there’s a good chance that their skid extends to 11 when they play at the Green Bay Packers Week 18. Thursday’s 6-3 loss to the visiting Seattle Seahawks was […]